Roger Federer pens emotional letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of final tournament Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams. will retire after this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
You made tennis world proud – Federer pays tribute to friend and rival Nadal Nadal is making his farewell appearance at this week’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Roger Federer pays tribute to Rafael Nadal ahead of retirement with emotional message Federer said Nadal challenged him more than any other player he faced Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
Davis Cup Finals 2024: Focus on Rafael Nadal in farewell tournament Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is preparing for his final professional tournament at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Despite potential limitations due to recent injuries, Nadal's presence is eagerly anticipated. The Times of India · Nov 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal more focused on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie than retirement The 38-year-old is saying goodbye to tennis at the Davis Cup in Malaga. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
End Of An Era As Nadal Aims For Winning Davis Cup Farewell Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal will cap his emotional farewell from tennis at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga this week even if he admits he may not make it onto the courts. International Business Times · Nov 18, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz turns attention to Rafael Nadal farewell after ATP Finals exit Alcaraz exited in the group stage after losing 7-6 (5) 6-4 to Alexander Zverev. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2024
Orlando Pride's Rafaelle Souza Ruled Out of NWSL Playoffs Due to Injury Orlando Pride's Rafaelle Souza placed on season-ending injury list ahead of NWSL playoffs. Sports Illustrated · Nov 5, 2024
Davis Cup Aiming For 'Special' Nadal Retirement Celebration The Davis Cup will provide a special farewell to retiring tennis great Rafael Nadal at the November final eight, tournament director Feliciano Lopez said on Tuesday. International Business Times · Nov 5, 2024
Rafael Leao moving towards January exit, with Arsenal and Chelsea on alert: report Barcelona and Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Leao’s relationship with AC Milan boss Paulo Fonseca FourFourTwo · Nov 4, 2024
Rafael Nadal's real love: More than just fandom, it's the spirit Rafael Nadal once famously said he wants to be the next president of Real Madrid. As and when it happens, even Florentino Perez shouldn't mind it --- the Spanish Matador is undoubtedly the greatest non-playing ambassador the club ever had. The Times of India · Oct 11, 2024
Novak Djokovic praises Rafael Nadal’s ‘greatest achievement’ in emotional tribute Djokovic and Nadal met a record 60 times and shared 46 grand slam titles in a record rivalry The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2024
Rivalries and more: How Rafael Nadal's duels with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic shaped men's tennis for over a decade and a half While the Federer-Nadal rivalry was a clash of styles, the Spanish legend's duels with the Serbian master were nothing short of gladiatorial. Nadal leads Federer 24-16 on head-to-head and Djokovic edges Rafa 31-29. The Times of India · Oct 11, 2024
Rafael Nadal: The man who never quit, quits Vamos forever: 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal says he'll retire after next month's Davis Cup finals The Times of India · Oct 11, 2024
Sports Illustrated · Oct 10, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz and His Team Emotionally React to Rafael Nadal's Retirement News Alcaraz idolized his fellow countryman when he first started playing tennis.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024 Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak…
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024 Rafael Nadal to end illustrious tennis career after Davis Cup Finals in Spain Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz were among those praising the Spaniard after his announcement.
AAP · Oct 10, 2024 'Don't retire': Kyrgios tells 'inspirational' foe Nadal Even old foes were left sad to hear of Rafa Nadal's retirement, with long-time sparring partner Nick Kyrgios hailing him an "inspiration".
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024 ‘I hoped this day would never come’: Federer leads tributes to retiring Nadal News of Rafael Nadal’s retirement has prompted an outpouring of affection across the sporting world and beyond
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024 Rafael Nadal to retire: What you need to know about the tennis great Nadal’s retirement announcement marks the end of an era. Here’s all you need to know about his superlative career.
Evening Standard · Oct 10, 2024 OPINION - What Rafael Nadal meant to this Roger Federer obsessive Few individuals have brought me greater misery than Rafael Nadal. His viciously top spinning forehands rearing up high to Roger Federer's single-handed backhand marked my childhood. And early adulthood. And, given both athletes’ longevity, managed to haunt my relentless creep into pre-middle age too.
The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024 Roger Federer reacts to Rafael Nadal retirement: ‘I hoped this day would never come’ The duo enjoyed a legendary rivalry at the top of men’s tennis and Federer retired playing with Nadal in 2022
The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2024 Rafael Nadal makes announcement confirming whether he will participate at US Open Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming US Open.
The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024 Rafael Nadal suggests he will skip US Open and hints at impending retirement Nadal was knocked out of the Olympic men’s doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.
The Times of India · Jul 30, 2024 Paris Olympics: Rafael Nadal loses to Novak Djokovic, but gives memories to cherish Nadal shows flashes of his fighting spirit at 'home' court but it's not enough to stop Novak