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Rafael Nadal

Read the latest news on the retired tennis great who won 22 majors during his career

Rafael Nadal at the Laureus World Sports Awards in Abu Dhabi in 2011. Rich-Joseph Facun / The National

When sporting greats descended on Abu Dhabi for Laureus Awards 2011

SportJanuary 24, 2025

Rafael Nadal gives a coaching clinic at King Abdullah Sports City in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Saudi Tennis Federation

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Nadal on post-retirement goals and promoting tennis in Saudi Arabia

TennisDecember 26, 2024

Rafael Nadal, centre right, and Roger Federer with their trophies after the 2006 Dubai Tennis Championships final. Photo: Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

A Dubai classic: When Nadal beat Federer in the 2006 final

TennisNovember 21, 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd during his farewell during the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, Spain. Getty Images

Incredible stats and memorable finals of Nadal's fine career

TennisNovember 20, 2024

MALAGA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 19: Rafael Nadal of Team Spain celebrates a point in his singles match against Botic van de Zandschulp of Team Netherlands in the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19, 2024 in Malaga, Spain. (Photo by Matt McNulty / Getty Images for ITF)

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Rafael Nadal helped me maintain a connection to my ailing father

TennisNovember 20, 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts in the quarter-final singles match between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at the Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena arena in Malaga, southern Spain, on November 19, 2024. (Photo by Jorge GUERRERO / AFP)

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Retiring Rafael Nadal loses in Davis Cup farewell match

TennisNovember 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal will call time on his remarkable tennis career after Spain's Davis Cup tie against the Netherlands. AP

Nadal focus on Spain win in Davis Cup with emotions being saved 'for the end'

TennisNovember 18, 2024

Rafael Nadal, centre, talks to Pedro Martinez during a practice session in Malaga ahead of Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands. Getty Images

Big farewell begins for Nadal as he ends career with Davis Cup finale

TennisNovember 17, 2024

Tennis - 6 Kings Slam - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - October 19, 2024 Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spain's Rafael Nadal pose after their third place match REUTERS / Hamad I Mohammed

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Djokovic finishes ‘amazing rivalry’ with Nadal after win in Riyadh

TennisOctober 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal is set to retire from tennis next month. Reuters

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Nadal announces retirement from tennis

TennisOctober 10, 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after his defeat in the doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz. AFP

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Nadal hints career will soon be over after doubles exit

OlympicsAugust 01, 2024

Rafael Nadal of Spain congratulates Novak Djokovic of Serbia on his win in their Men's Singles second round match at the Tennis competitions in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, at the Roland Garros in Paris, France, 29 July 2024. EPA / FRANCK ROBICHON

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Djokovic too strong for Nadal, Pidcock earns stunning gold

OlympicsJuly 29, 2024

Paris Olympics: Nadal sets up Djokovic showdown

OlympicsJuly 28, 2024

Rafael Nadal skipped Wimbledon to be ready for the Paris Olympics. EPA

Nadal 'not comfortable' but glad to avoid injury ahead of Olympics

OlympicsJuly 22, 2024

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 27: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand against Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men's Singles first round match on Day Two of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill / Getty Images)

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Nadal says playing at Wimbledon unlikely with focus on Paris Olympics

TennisMay 28, 2024

Spain's Rafael Nadal gestures as he leaves the court after losing against Germany's Alexander Zverev in their men's singles match on Court Philippe-Chatrier on day two of The French Open tennis tournament at The Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 27, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP)

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Nadal 'not sure' if he has played final French Open match after Zverev loss

TennisMay 27, 2024

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