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Nadal: ‘I didn’t deserve to finish like that’

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Tennis

BREAKING: Rafael Nadal OUT of French Open, will retire in 2024

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Tennis

BREAKING: Rafael Nadal calls press conference to confirm he’s OUT of French Open

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Nadal: ‘I didn’t deserve to finish like that’

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

BREAKING: Rafael Nadal OUT of French Open, will retire in 2024

Rafael Nadal French Open
Tennis

BREAKING: Rafael Nadal calls press conference to confirm he’s OUT of French Open

Rafael Nadal Roland Garros
Tennis

Game recognises game: Tom Brady pays tribute to Rafael Nadal

By James Richardson25-05-2022 22:57

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has been named among Time Magazine’s 100 most infuential people of 2022.

Rafael Nadal Roland Garros
Tennis

Roland Garros LIVE scores: Rafael Nadal vs Jordan Thompson

By James Richardson23-05-2022 12:47

Fifth seed and 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal opens his 2022 Roland Garros campaign against Australia’s Jordan Thompson.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Rafael Nadal tests injury in front of packed French Open stands

By AFP19-05-2022 07:35

Rafael Nadal tested out his injured foot in his first practice at the French Open on Wednesday without any obvious discomfort.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Ailing Rafael Nadal crashes out of Italian Open

By AFP13-05-2022 07:06

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Italian Open in the third round with the record 10-time Rome winner complaining of a recurring foot problem.

Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz upsets idol Rafael Nadal to set up Novak Djokovic in Madrid

By AFP06-05-2022 20:19

Carlos Alcaraz overcame an injury scare on his way to victory over Rafael Nadal to set up a semi-final against Novak Djokovic in Madrid.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

French Open hikes prize money to pre-Covid-19 levels

By Garrin Lambley04-05-2022 15:47

The winners of this year’s singles events at the French Open stand to earn €2.2 million (R36.6 million) each, organisers have announced. 

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Tennis

Rafael Nadal finally breaks silence on Wimbledon ban on Russia, Belarus players

By AFP02-05-2022 18:38

Rafael Nadal has called Wimbledon’s decision to ban Russian and Belarusian players from taking part in the Championships “unfair”.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Rafael Nadal spotted training after rib injury layoff – PICTURES

By AFP19-04-2022 08:08

Rafael Nadal returned to training on Monday following a four-week rib injury layoff, with just over a month to go before the French Open.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Rafael Nadal’s French Open plans in disarray after rib injury

By AFP22-03-2022 22:27

Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday he would be out of action for between four and six weeks with a stress fracture of the rib.

Taylor Fritz Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Taylor Fritz hands Rafael Nadal first 2022 defeat to lift Indian Wells trophy

By AFP21-03-2022 08:41

Taylor Fritz stunned Rafael Nadal to win the Indian Wells Masters and end the 21-time Grand Slam champion’s perfect 20-0 run to start 2022.

Wimbledon
Tennis

Tennis Grand Slams to trial radical final-set tie-breaker changes

By AFP17-03-2022 07:40

Tennis’ Grand Slam tournaments will all trial using a first-to-10 tie-break in final sets this year, the four competitions announced.

Rafael Nadal Australian Open
Tennis

Rafael Nadal calls for tougher punishment after Alexander Zverev case

By AFP11-03-2022 08:06

Rafael Nadal called for tougher sanctions against players who abuse officials in the wake of the sentence handed down to Alexander Zverev.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Rafael Nadal to play in Barcelona ahead of French Open

By AFP02-03-2022 14:41

Rafael Nadal will play at the Barcelona Open in April as the Spanish tennis legend builds up to the French Open in Paris.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Rafael Nadal wins Mexico Open title, remains unbeaten in 2022

By AFP27-02-2022 09:01

Rafael Nadal continued his perfect start to 2022, beating Cameron Norrie to lift the Mexico Open ATP title in Acapulco.

Rafael Nadal
Tennis

Rafael Nadal too good for world No 1 Daniil Medvedev at Mexico Open

By AFP26-02-2022 08:48

Rafael Nadal beat Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Mexico Open to insure the Russian will not celebrate his rise to No 1 with the Acapulco trophy.

Roger Federer Rafael Nadal Laver Cup
Tennis

‘Fedal’ are back! Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal to team up at Laver Cup

By AFP03-02-2022 14:28

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are set to team up for Europe against the rest of the world in the fifth edition of the Laver Cup this year.

Rafael Nadal Australian Open
Tennis

Rafael Nadal: 21 Grand Slam titles is not enough!

By AFP03-02-2022 09:49

Rafael Nadal said he is still not satisfied with his 21 Grand Slam titles following his historic triumph at the Australian Open.

Roger Federer
Tennis

Roger Federer to make retirement decision by ‘April-May’

By AFP03-02-2022 09:11

Tennis great Roger Federer believes he will know by “April-May” whether or not he will be able to return to the court.

Rafael Nadal Australian Open
Tennis

Rafael Nadal edges ahead of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic in GOAT debate

By AFP31-01-2022 18:02

Rafael Nadal stands alone on 21 Grand Slam titles in the race to be crowned the greatest male tennis player of all time.

Novak Djokovic Australian Open
Tennis

Novak Djokovic stays world No 1, but his days are numbered!

By AFP31-01-2022 17:18

Novak Djokovic remains world No 1 in the latest ATP Tour rankings, but his days at the top of the pile are numbered!

Rafael Nadal on live TV. Photo: Twitter
Tennis

WATCH: Nadal drops F-bomb on live TV

By Craig Lewis31-01-2022 14:09

Rafael Nadal provided an unexpected reaction to a question posed to him on live television after winning the Australian Open on Sunday.

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Tennis

From Novak to Nadal: FIVE talking points from the Australian Open

By AFP31-01-2022 09:08

The 2022 Australian Open ended in the early hours of Monday morning with one of the all-time great men’s finals.

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Tennis

Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic praise ‘great champion’ Rafael Nadal for Slam record

By AFP30-01-2022 22:28

Rafael Nadal’s record 21st Grand Slam title was hailed by both Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic who had been tied with him on 20.

Spain's Rafael Nadal Photo: AFP
Tennis

MUST-READ: Federer sends heartfelt message to Nadal

By Craig Lewis30-01-2022 18:02

Swiss great Roger Federer has posted a gracious message congratulating Rafael Nadal on his historic 21st Grand Slam title.

Rafael Nadal Australian Open
Tennis

BREAKING: Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam at Australian Open

By AFP30-01-2022 16:22

Rafael Nadal won a historic 21st Grand Slam title after coming from two sets down to stun Daniil Medvedev and win the Australian Open.

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