Rafael Nadal, tennis

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 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.
Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team
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
Rafael Nadal has made $134 million in career prize money, will retire as No. 2 highest-earning tennis player ever
The 38-year-old Nadal — whose 22 Grand Slam titles are second only to Novak Djokovic’s 24 — is one of the winningest players in the sport’s history.
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 retirement. Nadal is participating in the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week before saying goodbye to the sport he has played professionally since 2001.
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.
An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what could be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career.
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 responds to Novak Djokovic’s touching retirement tribute
Rafael Nadal has issued an eight-word reply to the classy tribute he received from his great rival Novak Djokovic following his retirement. The legendary Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the final match of his remarkable career at the Davis Cup Final 8 stage this week.
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Babolat Unveils Tennis Racket for Rafael Nadal's Retirement
Of course, Nike helped take over the Davis Cup in Málaga, Spain. However, Nadal's official tennis racket sponsor, Babolat ...
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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 ...
Nike pays tribute to Rafael Nadal with stunning 10-metre high projection next to the Eiffel Tower after his retirement from tennis
The 22-time Grand Slam champion's final act in the sport was a 6-4, 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Netherlands' Botic van de ...