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Rafael Nadal reflected on an “amazing rivalry” with Novak Djokovic and said he “would not be the player he is today” after losing their final meeting as professionals. Nadal, 38, announced earlier this month that he will retire from tennis at the end of the season. Serbia’s Djokovic beat the Spaniard 6-2 7-6 (7-5) in […]
Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month’s Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is “ready to win”. The 22-time Grand Slam champion announced last week that he will retire from tennis after representing Spain in Malaga, where the Davis Cup will […]
As Rafael Nadal confirms his retirement from tennis, BBC Sport looks at his top 10 moments – and asks you to vote for your favourite. Source link
Serbia’s Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles – a men’s record – and claimed a long-awaited Olympic gold earlier this year. The 37-year-old will face American world number seven Taylor Fritz in Saturday’s semi-final as he bids for a landmark 100th title. Fritz, 26, comfortably beat Belgium’s David Goffin 6-3 6-4 on Friday to […]
Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam winner, says he is “shocked” and “overwhelmed” by the news that Rafael Nadal will retire at the end of the season. Reflecting on the exit of three of the ‘Big Four’, Djokovic said “a part of me left with them” as Nadal follows Andy Murray and Roger Federer in […]
Bill Connelly, ESPN Staff WriterOct 10, 2024, 12:36 PM ET Close Bill Connelly is a staff writer for ESPN.com. After an on-and-off season and an attempt to find an exit on his own terms, Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday that he would be retiring after one last Davis Cup go-round in November. It was confirmation […]
If you think of Nadal, you think of Federer – and also of Roland Garros. Nadal won the title there 14 times and has a permanent presence in steel form of a 3m tall statue. Nadal selected 2006 and 2010 as his two favourite triumphs when speaking to the BBC before the clay-court major in […]
World number one Jannik Sinner praises Rafael Nadal after the Spanish legend announced he will retire from tennis later this year. Source link
BBC Sport pays tribute to Rafael Nadal’s incredible career and looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final, after the 22-time Grand Slam winner announced he will be retiring at the end of the season. READ MORE: Tennis legend Nadal to retire after Davis Cup Finals Available to UK users only. Source link