End of an era: Reflecting on Rafael Nadal’s storied career in tennis
When Rafael Nadal retired from the game last week, he left a remarkable two-decades legacy in his wake. He was beloved on the court, and off, by players and fans alike. The holiday season is a time of reflection,
Who is Rafael Nadal? Early Life, Career and Success
Rafael Nadal Parera, commonly known as Rafa Nadal, is a retired Spanish professional tennis player who achieved some of the most astonishing accomplishments in the sport. He was born on June 3, 1986,
Rafael Nadal: Farewell to the ‘King of Clay’
Nadal then propelled himself from world No. 199 to No. 49 in 2003, winning Challenger titles and matches at Masters 1000 events, as well as recording his first two wins over top 10 opponents – including his current coach, Carlos Moyá. The following year would be Nadal’s breakthrough on tour and cement his place as a Spanish hero.
Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
Rafael Nadal is heading into retirement after Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old Nadal announced in October that he would retire from professional tennis after the team event, which is being played in southern Spain.
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
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Ex-Slam finalist details why he doesn't see Rafael Nadal pulling off an Andy Murray
Former two-time French Open finalist Alex Corretja pretty much thinks there is zero chances of Rafael Nadal pulling off an ...
Guardiola urges Man City hierarchy to give him time to fix faltering team as Nadal visits
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has urged the Abu Dhabi hierarchy to give him the chance to revive his faltering team ...
Louis Vuitton faces ridicule over heavily-edited photo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for new campaign
It was a scene ripped from a John le Carré novel. According to firsthand accounts and court documents, a man is told to go to ...
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Andy Roddick shares how he'd react if his kids had Rafael Nadal's personality
Andy Roddick praised Rafael Nadal as "an absolute gentleman" and added he would be thrilled and proud if he ever saw his kids ...
Rafael Nadal retires after Spain is upset by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal’s remarkable 23-year career came to an end after Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup ...
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been a sporting servant and avatar for Spain in one of its most successful eras ...
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The 5 best Rafael Nadal's wins of the season
Rafa's fifth-best triumph of the season came at his beloved Roland Garros during his last Olympic Games. The king of clay ...