New Delhi: In a heartfelt announcement, 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal confirmed that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the 2024 season. The 38-year-old Spaniard, who has previously hinted that this would be his final year in the sport, is set to compete in his last professional event at the…
Paris: Novak Djokovic took a significant step towards his first Olympic gold medal by defeating Rafael Nadal 6-1, 6-4 in the men’s singles event at the Paris Olympics on Monday. The highly anticipated match took place at the Philippe-Chatrier court, marking a pivotal moment in their storied rivalry. The last time these tennis giants met…
Paris: Tennis icon Rafael Nadal defeated Hungarian opponent Morton Fucsovics 2-1 (6-1, 4-6, 6-4) in the opening round of the 2024 Olympics. The 22-time Grand Slam winner and one of the greatest tennis players on the clay surface started in dominant fashion winning the first set 6-1. However, the 38-year-old star, who has been in and…
Bastad: World number 51 Nuno Borges defeated Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, at the Swedish Open to secure his first ATP title. This resounding victory came against the 22-time Grand Slam champion, who was playing his first final since 2022. Nadal, now 38, has been battling injuries for the past few years, causing his ranking to…
Bastad, Sweden: Rafael Nadal of Spain staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Croatian qualifier Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday afternoon at the Nordea Open, marking his first tour-level final appearance since winning the 2022 Roland Garros. Nadal’s victory came after a grueling four-hour quarterfinal match against Mariano Navone on Friday. Initially struggling to find…
Madrid: Rafael Nadal, a towering figure in the world of tennis, bid a heartfelt farewell to fans at the Madrid Open following his fourth-round defeat to Czech player Jiri Lehecka. The Spanish legend, a five-time champion at the tournament, faced a poignant moment as he concluded his remarkable journey at the ATP Masters 1000 event….
Madrid: Tennis icon Rafael Nadal showcased his resilience and skill as he outlasted Argentina’s Pedro Cachin in a thrilling three-hour encounter to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Madrid Open on Monday. The former world No.1 delivered a dominant performance in the opening set, securing a comfortable 6-1 victory. However, the…
Madrid: Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis maestro, showcased his resilience and determination as he triumphed over Australia’s Alex de Minaur in a thrilling encounter at the Madrid Open on Saturday. The match, held at the iconic Manolo Santana Stadium, saw Nadal emerge victorious with a hard-fought 7-6 (8-6), 6-3 win, taking just over two hours…
Barcelona: Rafael Nadal’s journey at the Barcelona Open came to an unexpected halt after he suffered a straight-sets defeat against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. Fourth-seeded de Minaur secured a spot in the third round with a commanding 7-5, 6-1 victory over Nadal, marking a significant upset in the tournament. The intense battle lasted one…
Barcelona: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal marked a triumphant return at the Barcelona Open, clinching victory against Italian Flavio Cobolli with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win. Nadal’s participation in the tournament marks just his second appearance of the year and his first since January, where he reached the quarterfinals of the ATP 250 in Brisbane. Reflecting…
