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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
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.
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,
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.
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.
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Rafael Nadal continues to receive extraordinary tributes
Although his career ended at the Davis Cup Finals last week, the tributes to Rafael Nadal continue. The former world number 1 ...
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal pose in Italy's Dolomites mountain for new luxury campaign
In the imagery, Federer and Nadal are on a mid-mountaineering expedition equipped with Louis Vuitton's signature travel ...
Tennis umpire Rafael Nadal wanted banned clears up his relationship with Spaniard
It was a funny coincidence given their history, as Nadal once asked for the Brazilian umpire to be banned from calling his ...
Rafael Nadal retires from tennis after 20 years of preparing his body to ‘die on the court’
Nadal's late career has been a story of injuries. The long ending is a reminder of the miracle that he lasted until now ...
Louis Vuitton Taps Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for New "Core Values" Campaign
Louis Vuitton ‘s latest “Core Values” campaign celebrates the multi-decade-spanning careers of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal ...
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Tennis legend Nadal visits the CFA
The best images from Pep Guardiola's men's meeting with tennis legend Rafael Nadal at the City Football Academy.
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 ...
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Fans Celebrate Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s Legendary Friendship as $303 Billion Worth Brand Extends Heartfelt Tribute
Rivalries in tennis often blossom into deep friendships, and few exemplify this better than Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.