Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
Rafael Nadal says he doesn't want to retire from tennis — it's his body that 'doesn't want to play anymore'
"The truth is that nobody ever wants to arrive at this moment," said Nadal, who had announced his plans for retirement in October.
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga
Rafael Nadal's Subdued Davis Cup Farewell: A Tribute to a Tennis Legend
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was low-key, honoring his wishes. ITF President David Haggerty emphasized the importance of respecting Nadal's desires for the event. Despite differing opinions,
WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears for his tennis farewell
The Spanish champion ended his career at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga in front of his home crowd: during the Spanish national anthem he couldn't hold back his tears
Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
Rafael Nadal's tennis career includes 22 Grand Slam trophies, a record 14 French Open titles and plenty of other significant numbers.
Rafael Nadal ends legendary tennis career with Spain's defeat in Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest men's tennis players in history, closed out his legendary career playing for Spain in the Davis Cup.
Rafael Nadal Cries After Playing Final Match of His Legendary Tennis Career
Rafael Nadal officially ended his historic tennis career with tears as he played his final match, losing in the Davis Cup semifinals on Tuesday, Nov. 19.
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been a sporting servant and avatar for Spain in one of its most successful eras
Novak Djokovic reveals his best Rafael Nadal story after rival’s retirement
Novak Djokovic has shared his favourite off-court story about Rafael Nadal, while he also revealed his favourite on-court memory involving his great rival. Nadal retired from tennis after playing the last match of his staggering career at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga last week.
Rafael Nadal retirement: Roger Federer pens heartfelt letter to longtime rival before his final tennis event
Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal on Tuesday before the Spanish star joins him in ...
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'Like Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal': Gavaskar Compares The Stature of Virat Kohli To Big 3 of Tennis
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Ex-multiple French Open champ highlights one thing about Rafael Nadal's RG success
Nadal finished his career with an all-time record of 14 French Open titles and also won 112 of his 116 matches played at ...
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Botic van de Zandschulp answers what changed after ending Rafael Nadal's career
Van de Zandschulp was the last player to beat Nadal after beating the Spaniard in Netherland's 2-1 victory over Spain.
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Non-tennis tributes to Rafael Nadal's career: Pau Gasol toasts his 'amigo,' while Rory McIlroy hails his 'hero'
The greatest tennis players of all-time weren't the only ones paying tribute to the Spaniard in the aftermath of his final career match.
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'It was not easy,' David Ferrer explains his decision to play Rafael Nadal at the Davis Cup Finals
Rafael Nadal bid an emotional farewell to professional tennis after losing in straight sets to Netherlands’ Botic van de ...