Written by Didn’t it fell flat? He deserved better. No high profile tennis legend was around apart from his Spanish compatriots, even Uncle Toni missed his retirement. There was no Federer, no Djokovic and no Murray. Likely because they all thought the ceremony would have been on Friday. The vibes were just a bit underwhelming. I also […]
Nadal Retirement Moya: The privilege of being with Rafa Coach and friend reflects on his time with Nadal November 20, 2024 AFP/Getty Images Carlos Moya is the longtime coach of Rafael Nadal and a fellow former World No. 1. By Carlos Moya I first met Rafa when he was 11 years old, in Stuttgart. He […]
Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as “a kid who followed their dreams” as the tennis great bid a poignant farewell to the sport. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s 23-year career came to an end in Malaga on Tuesday night after Spain were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. […]
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 19, 2024, 06:19 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 MÁLAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal‘s incredible tennis career came to an end after Spain lost its Davis Cup […]
Tom Hamilton, Senior WriterNov 19, 2024, 07:02 PM ET Close • Joined ESPN in 2011• Covered two Olympics, a pair of Rugby World Cups and two British & Irish Lions tours• Previously rugby editor, and became senior writer in 2018 MÁLAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal said he would only let his emotions break through at the end. That […]
The King of Clay might have made his final farewell as a pro. Editor’s Picks 2 Related Rafael Nadal played in what could be his last match Tuesday, falling 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the first singles competition of the Davis Cup and potentially capping a career that includes 22 Grand Slams. […]
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Match Report Alcaraz keeps Spain alive in Malaga: ‘I did it for Rafa’ 21-year-old defeats Grieskpoor to level Davis Cup QF tie with Netherlands at 1-1 November 19, 2024 Thomas Coex/Getty Images Carlos Alcaraz in action on Tuesday at the Davis Cup Final 8 in Malaga. By ATP Staff When the pressure peaks and the […]
Whether Britain win the trophy on Wednesday, sometime over the course of Raducanu’s career, or not at all remains to be seen. But she has again showed over the past week why Keothavong’s team need her fit and firing. Raducanu had not played for two months before the women’s team event because of a foot […]
Nov 19, 2024, 07:52 AM ET Emma Raducanu beat Viktoria Hruncakova to give the British team the lead in the Billie Jean King Cup semifinals. Nathan Stirk/Getty Images for LTA Emma Raducanu put together one of her best performances of the year to beat Slovakia’s Viktoria Hruncakova in straight sets and put Britain on the brink […]