Farewell Rafael Nadal, it was my pleasure to know one of sport’s most gracious champions
Finally he can get out the golf clubs and the fishing rod and relax under the Mallorcan sun
Rafael Nadal
Rafa Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat
As stellar tennis career ends, Spanish former world number one says he was ‘just a kid that followed their dreams’
‘It just didn’t work’: Rafael Nadal beaten at Davis Cup finals in potential farewell from tennis
The 38-year-old is playing in his farewell tournament in front of an adoring public
Rafael Nadal ‘in peace’ before curtain falls on legendary career at Davis Cup
The 22-time grand slam champion is not mentally burned out but his physical limitations have forced him to bow out
Rafael Nadal’s retirement draws a line under golden era of men’s tennis
Becoming a true superstar after his 2008 Wimbledon triumph, the Spaniard has been the ultimate role model
‘A difficult decision’: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis at 38
Tennis great announces that next month’s Davis Cup final will be his last tournament, after winning 22 grand slam titles in a glittering career
Novak Djokovic survives wobble to ease past error-prone Rafael Nadal in Paris
Serbian beats Nadal 6-1 6-4 to qualify for third round in Olympics
Rafael Nadal to take on Novak Djokovic in mouthwatering Olympics second-round clash
Spanish star makes light of thigh injury to beat Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics
Novak Djokovic questions Olympic entry rules after one-sided opening round win
Australian doubles player Matthew Ebden was playing his first competitive singles match in two years
Rafael Nadal ‘saddened’ to miss Wimbledon as he focuses on Paris Olympics
Spanish star will stay on clay rather than risk the physical demands of changing to grass and back again
Johnny Watterson: Tennis has to figure out where it wants to go from here
Names such as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are making way for a younger generation of players
Rafael Nadal loses to Alexander Zverev in what may be his French Open farewell
Spaniard had told tournament organisers last week that he did not want a farewell ceremony as he would not ‘close the door’ on a return
Rafael Nadal to miss Australian Open after new muscle tear
Spaniard made long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after a year on the sidelines with injury
Rafael Nadal suffers doubles defeat on his return to competitive action
Spanish star has been out of action for almost a year after suffering a hip injury at the Australian Open
Rafa Nadal’s coach unsure how he will cope with Grand Slam demands on comeback
Spanish star will return to action in Brisbane later in December before playing in Australian Open
Rafael Nadal set to return to grand slam tennis at Australian Open
The 22-time major champion has not played in a year
Rafael Nadal expected to miss five more months after surgery on his left hip
The 22-time grand slam champion underwent the procedure on Friday evening at a clinic in Barcelona
Rafael Nadal will not be defending his French Open title and he will probably retire in 2024
The 22-time grand-slam champion has not played since his second-round exit at the Australian Open in January
Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open after failing to recover from hip injury
‘It’s not a decision I made, it’s a decision my body made,’ he told reporters at his tennis academy in Mallorca
Rafael Nadal a big doubt for French Open after pulling out of Madrid with hip injury
The Spanish star, a 14-time winner at Roland Garros, admits treatment he received on injury has not worked
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ends tennis career with emotional French Open farewell
37-year-old French star loses to No 8 seed Casper Ruud in his final singles match
French Open: Djokovic and Nadal on course to meet in quarter-finals
Draw: The pair have won 15 of the last 17 titles at Roland Garros between them
Rise of Carlos Alcaraz shows his potential to go right to the top
Madrid Open success included impressive victories over Nadal and Djokovic
Madrid Open: Emma Raducanu finishes strongly to reach second round
UK player set to face fellow teenager Marta Kostyuk from Ukraine next
Rafael Nadal to miss up to six weeks with rib fracture
Spaniard ruled out of chunk of clay season as he aims to reclaim French Open title
Medvedev’s top ranking under a cloud following demands for Russia ban
Ukrainian Tennis Federation urges ITF to immediately expel Russia and Belarus
Serbian prosecutors: Novak Djokovic did not use fake positive Covid tests
The prosecution office said that it had received a request for criminal proceedings
How the Australian Open became the grand slam to rule them all
Ash Barty, Rafael Nadal and Dylan Alcott served up a dramatic, euphoric spectacle
Rafael Nadal’s hunger remains after historic 21st grand slam title win
The 35-year-old says the victories are more enjoyable the older he gets
Rafael Nadal breaks Grand Slam record and Medvedev in comeback for the ages
Spaniard wins Australian Open - his 21st Major title - after a stunning five-set epic
Nadal survives five-setter as Shapovalov claims officials ‘100%’ favour top players
Canadian player blasts ‘corrupt’ officials for allowing time-wasting
Rafael Nadal cruises past Hanfmann at the Australian Open
Spanish sixth seed the only former champion left in the men’s draw ahead of third round
Rafael Nadal up and running in Australian Open
Spaniard beats Marcos Giron in straights sets as he chases a record 21st Grand Slam title
‘Not good for anyone’: Tennis world reacts to Djokovic deportation
Serbian world number one deported on Sunday after final decision to cancel his visa
Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with Melbourne Summer Set title
Spaniard maintains run of winning at least one tour-level title every year since 2004
Novak Djokovic’s father claims his son’s been made a scapegoat
‘Novak filed same documents as 25 other players and they didn’t have any problem’
Novak Djokovic deserves criticism but so do others in this sorry saga
The world No 1 is often his own worst enemy, but he is not the only one to blame
Naomi Osaka a welcome arrival for nervy Australian Open
Tournament facing a lack of star power due to injuries and Covid-19 restrictions
Rapid spread of Omicron may ‘quickly overwhelm’ healthcare systems
WHO warning comes as fresh restrictions expected in Europe in run-up to Christmas
Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open participation in doubt after positive Covid test
20-time grand slam winner tests positive after returning from Abu Dhabi tournament
Raducanu and Medvedev signal new era and shift Grand Slam expectations
Younger generation of men’s players have been edging forward for some time
Del Potro an unfortunate example of the physical toll top-class tennis can take
Decimated US Open field suggests Djokovic can complete a calendar Grand Slam
Bill Murray is helping to flog Ireland. So what’s he getting out of it?
The friend of the old country is golfing his way around the island with help from Fáilte Ireland
Tokyo 2020: In the Olympic Village, everyone wants a piece of Novak Djokovic
Serbian world number one has no issue with his popularity among his fellow Olympians
Coco Gauff pulls out of Olympics after positive test for Covid-19
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Simona Halep have all withdrawn
Roger Federer latest to withdraw from Tokyo Olympics
‘During the grass-court season, I unfortunately experienced a setback with my knee’
Djokovic the first among equals as he reaches major landmark
Serbian joins great rivals Federer and Nadal on 20 Grand Slams – and looks poised for further success
Roger Federer may not have a fairy tale ending, but that’s fine
Maybe the 39-year-old is finally finished but he has earned the right to keep on swinging
Relentless Novak Djokovic storms into latest Wimbledon final
Serb one game away from three consecutive titles after straight set win over Shapovalov
The Irishman supplying Wimbledon: 'I knew nothing about events rental at first'
Greg Lawless of Arena Events Grop plots deals as sports schedule rebounds after a challening year
Like it or not, Novak Djokovic is set to be the best men’s tennis player ever
Fans don’t warm to Serb like they did Nadal or Federer but the numbers can’t be denied
Serena Williams joins list of tennis stars to rule out competing at Olympics
Four-time gold medallist reluctant to go because she wouldn't be able to take her daughter
Andy Murray faces tricky Wimbledon return against Basilashvili
Federer can’t face Djokovic until final; Serena Williams will play Aliaksandra Sasnovich
Defending champion Simona Halep ruled out of Wimbledon
She joins Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem in missing tournament
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