Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Rafael Nadal already shows his skills away from tennis
Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, November 19, after Spain was eliminated by Netherlands on Day 1 of the Davis Cup Finals. The 22-time Grand Slam champion dreamed of finishing in style in Malaga, but nothing went in the right direction.
Federación de tenis sobre despedida de Nadal: ‘Hicimos la ceremonia que Rafa quería’
La ceremonia de retiro relativamente discreta de Rafael Nadal en la Copa Davis fue defendida por el presidente de la Federación Internacional de Tenis, argumentando que se hizo según los deseos del campeón de 22 Grand Slams.
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga.
Rafael Nadal wanted low-key retirement ceremony, ITF prez says
Rafael Nadal's relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation on Sunday.
With Rafael Nadal retiring, what's the future of men's professional tennis?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sports journalist Reem Abulleil, Rafael Nadal's impact on men's tennis and what the sport could look like as top players retire.
Davis Cup Organisers Hit Back At Critics Of Nadal Retirement Ceremony
Davis Cup organisers said tennis superstar Rafael Nadal had the retirement ceremony that he wanted this week in Malaga, despite some criticism of the event from people close to the player.
Novak Djokovic reveals his best Rafael Nadal story after rival’s retirement
Novak Djokovic has shared his favourite off-court story about Rafael Nadal, while he also revealed his favourite on-court memory involving his great rival. Nadal retired from tennis after playing the last match of his staggering career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga last week.
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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Meliá Hotels and Rafael Nadal to Expand Zel Hotels to the Caribbean
Zel, a collaborative lifestyle brand from Meliá Hotels International and tennis player Rafael Nadal, has announced its first ...
The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands beat Germany to reach the Davis Cup final
Rafael Nadal in professional tennis, 80th-ranked Botic van de Zandschulp, converted his 10th match point Friday to finally ...
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Rafael Nadal's total career earnings revealed
Many fans wonder how much Nadal has earned during his long and glorious career. The 14-time Grand Slam champion received ...
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In Pictures: Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel poses beside his poster at Spaniard's academy in Kuwait; tries out tennis and padel at the facility
Rafael Nadal's sister Maribel posed beside her brother's poster in her recent visit to the Spaniard's academy in Kuwait. She tried out tennis and padel with the academy members at the facility.
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Rafael Nadal’s iconic career ends with emotional Davis Cup loss
MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s last match as a professional was a 6-4, 6-4 loss to No. 80 Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands on Tuesday.
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'I took on Nadal, Federer and Djokovic – I know who is true greatest of all-time'
Novak Djokovic is tennis’ last ‘GOAT’ standing following Rafael Nadal’s tearful farewell at the Davis Cup. Roger Federer was the first of the sport's ‘Big Three’ to hang up his racket ...
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'Rafael Nadal came over for a chat and I was worried we'd ruin our friendship'
Rafael Nadal’s long-time coach Carlos Moya has opened up on the start of their working relationship after his charge officially retired. The 22-time Grand Slam champion ended his career in front ...
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Rafael Nadal was more than a genius with a racket – his eccentric style made him an icon
of the summer – had been in the pipeline for some time. On Tuesday, aged 38, Nadal called time on his astonishing career, acknowledging “a difficult last two years” playing “with ...
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 ...