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Former world No 1 and four-time grand-slam tournament winner Naomi Osaka will play in the WTA 250 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open this month, organisers confirmed on Tuesday. Japan’s Osaka joins a roster featuring another former world No 1 in Simona Halep, defending champion Leylah Fernandez, British No 1 Katie Boulter and former US Open […]
Match Report Struff withstands Shapovalov’s ace barrage, books Germany’s Davis Cup SF spot Altmaier beat Diallo in opening rubber, Germany to face Netherlands next November 20, 2024 Jorge Guerrero/AFP via Getty Images Jan-Lennard Struff celebrates after clinching Germany a semi-final spot at the Davis Cup Final 8. By ATP Staff A pair of crucial tie-break […]
Rafael Nadal The off-court Nadal: his foundation and much more A look at the Spanish great’s charity work November 20, 2024 Rafa Nadal Foundation Rafael Nadal established the Rafa Nadal Foundation in 2010. By ATPTour.com/es Staff To celebrate the end of Rafael Nadal‘s historic career at this week’s Davis Cup Final 8, ATPTour.com is publishing […]
Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal’s untouchable records The most impressive figures from the Spaniard’s historic career November 20, 2024 Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images Rafael Nadal won Roland Garros a record 14 times. By ATPTour.com/es Staff To celebrate the end of Rafael Nadal‘s historic career at this week’s Davis Cup Final 8, ATPTour.com is publishing a series of […]
Nov 20, 2024, 09:22 AM ET Rafael Nadal retired in 2024, marking the end to a historic tennis career that has spanned more than two decades. His final tournament was the Davis Cup, where he represented Spain at the Davis Cup finals. Nadal has won a number of trophies and accolades throughout his tenure in […]
Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has hung up his racquet in an emotional farewell to the sport and his fans. In his last professional match on Tuesday, after he was knocked out of the Davis Cup in Spain’s quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands in Malaga. Holding back tears during a nearly 15-minute-long speech, he thanked […]
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. […]
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal retired from tennis as Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. The 38-year-old, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, was emotional during the anthem. Over 10,000 fans chanted “Rafa, Rafa” in tribute after his final singles match, marking the end of an iconic career. Source link