Rafael Nadal
Tearful Rafael Nadal bids farewell to fans as tennis career ends

Tearful Rafael Nadal bids farewell to fans as tennis career ends

Adios to a legend Rafael Nadal bid an emotional farewell to his adoring Spanish fans as the curtain came down on his glittering career last night. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career came to an end in Malaga after Spain were knocked out in the Davis Cup quarter-finals by the Netherlands. Nadal had opened the […]

1 year ago

Rafael Nadal retires from tennis aged 38

Rafael Nadal retires from tennis aged 38

Goodbye to a legend. Rafael Nada has officially retired from tennis aged 38. The Spanish tennis legend announced the news today on social media, posting a video to X captioned thank you to all. In the video he explained he is retiring from the sport as his body can no longer keep up with the […]

1 year ago

Nick Kyrgios apologises to ballboy after nearly hitting him with racket

Nick Kyrgios apologises to ballboy after nearly hitting him with racket

Never a dull moment. Even by Nick Kyrgios’ standards, Thursday’s Indian Wells quarter-final defeat to Rafael Nadal was eventful stuff. The Australian went down in three sets to Nadal. His notorious temper saw him argue with a fan before almost hitting a ballboy with a racket as he slammed it into the court. In the […]

4 years ago

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam in Australian Open victory

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam in Australian Open victory

Nadal now holds the record for most Grand Slam victories. Rafael Nadal became the all-time highest Grand Slam winner on Sunday after beating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open to win a record 21st title. Nadal defeated the Russian in six sets after coming from two sets down to secure the win in emphatic style. […]

4 years ago

Rafael Nadal slams Novak Djokovic for refusing to vaccinate ahead of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal slams Novak Djokovic for refusing to vaccinate ahead of Australian Open

‘If he wanted he would be playing here in Australia without a problem.’ Rafael Nadal has commented on the ongoing vaccine saga at the Australian Open as Novak Djokovic is set to be deported from the country. The 34-year-old Serbian tennis star was warned on multiple occasions that he would not be able to play […]

4 years ago

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