Rafael Nadal said he was “saddened” to miss Wimbledon after opting to prioritise preparing for the Olympics in Paris. The two-time former champion strongly hinted after his first-round French Open defeat that he would stay on clay rather than risk the physical demands of changing to grass and back again. That was all but confirmed […]
Rafael Nadal is set to miss Wimbledon to prepare for the Olympic Games, where he will team up with Carlos Alcaraz in a dream doubles partnership. The expected news was confirmed by Spain’s Olympic team captain, David Ferrer, on Wednesday, with Nadal having said last month that it would not be good for his body […]
Rafael Nadal said he did not want a French Open leaving party, but he got one anyway as he bowed out to Alexander Zverev in the first round at Roland Garros. The 14-time champion, known as the ‘King of Clay’, was roared on by family, friends and rivals at the scene of his greatest triumphs. […]
The now unseeded Rafael Nadal plays No. 4 Seed Alexander Zverev this Monday at Roland Garros. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) The 2024 French Open at Roland Garros is now in full swing, and Rafael Nadal is about to begin what could be his final attempt to take the Roland Garros title. Nadal, the record […]
The now unseeded Rafael Nadal plays No. 4 Seed Alexander Zverev this Monday at Roland Garros. (Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images) The 2024 French Open at Roland Garros is now in full swing, and Rafael Nadal is about to begin what could be his final attempt to take the Roland Garros title. Nadal, the record […]
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. (KRON) – People who live in an encampment in San Rafael say music was playing loudly three nights in a row from a nearby business. A federal judge finally stepped in, ordering the business to stop the music. “It was painful,” said Bruce Gaylord, who lives at the encampment. “That’s how loud […]
Rafael Nadal’s bid to win the Italian Open for a record-extending 11th time ended with a second-round defeat to Hubert Hurkacz in Rome. On Thursday, Nadal fought back from a set down against Zizou Bergs to qualify for the next stage of a tournament he last won in 2021. But the 37-year-old Spaniard was outclassed […]
Rafael Nadal bade an emotional farewell to his home fans after losing to Jiri Lehecka on his final appearance at the Madrid Open. The great Spaniard is playing his final season on tour and had battled into the fourth round but young Czech Lehecka proved too strong, winning 7-5 6-4 to dash the hopes of a […]
Rafael Nadal battled into the fourth round of the Madrid Open with a hard-fought win over Argentina’s Pedro Cachin. The 37-year-old is still playing within himself as he bids to build his fitness for the French Open next month. He cruised through the first set but lost a scrappy second in a tie-break before eventually […]
Rafael Nadal eased to victory over teenage wildcard Darwin Blanch at La Caja Magica as he aims to prove his fitness in time for the French Open. In what is set to be his final appearance at the Madrid Open, Spaniard Nadal made light work of his 16-year-old opponent with a comfortable 6-1 6-0 win. […]
Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on the likelihood of a farewell appearance at the French Open. The 14-time champion returned to action in Barcelona last week after suffering another hip issue at his comeback tournament in January following a year out. Nadal defeated Flavio Cobolli before losing to Alex De Minaur in the second round […]
Rafael Nadal will make his eagerly-anticipated return to clay on Tuesday after he confirmed his participation in the Barcelona Open and provided a further hint that 2024 will be his last on tour. Nadal has been ravaged by injuries in recent years and announced last May his intention to retire at the conclusion of this […]