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Carlos Alcaraz ‘doesn’t want to be called Rafael Nadal’s successor’ as he strives to write own legacy

Alcaraz has often said that Nadal was his childhood hero but is determined to write his own history

The Independent UK

French Open chiefs plan centre court fiesta for Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal will be hailed for his not insignificant achievements on the courts at the Roland Garros stadium at the start of this year's championships on 25 May, French Open bosses revealed on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

‘A love story’: Roland Garros to honour Rafael Nadal’s legendary legacy

Rafael Nadal is to be honoured for his achievements at the French Open with a ceremony at this year’s tournament.

The National (Scotland)

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French Open confirms plans for tribute to Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros

Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion, retired in November last year

The Independent UK

Who is Alexandra Eala? Rafa Nadal Academy graduate creating history at Miami Open for the Philippines

The 19-year-old, a former junior grand slam champion, has been making waves - and history - in Miami this week

The Independent UK

Rafa Benitez aware of Rangers manager job speculation

Rafa Benitez is aware of speculation linking him with the Rangers job

The National (Scotland)

Louis Vuitton faces ridicule over heavily-edited photo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for new campaign

‘Why does it look like they’re in heaven?’ One commenter asked

The Independent UK

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The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany

The last man to face — and beat — Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has given the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Germany in the Davis Cup semifinals

The Independent UK

Feliciano Lopez interview: ‘My friend Rafael Nadal is as good a human as tennis player – that’s remarkable’

Lopez tells Standard Sport about his friendship with Nadal, from his personality off the court to the impact he has had on it

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz Shares Gratitude for Rafael Nadal As Tennis Legend Retires

The young Spaniard has made it clear how big of an impact Nadal has had on his career.

Sports Illustrated

Vamos Rafael Nadal! It’s time to go for Spain's brave warrior

‘Shy and funny’ tennis great bows out as sport’s ultimate competitor

Evening Standard

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis serves as a reminder that for all of his Grand Slam titles and other successes, his greatest legacy might be the qualities that inspired Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and other younger players

The Independent UK

Farewell, Rafael Nadal: it was my pleasure to know one of sport’s most gracious champions

Quiet man from Mallorca didn’t stop the clock on his ageing body but what a life, what a career – truly tennis’s ‘real thing’

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The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal wants to be remembered as ‘kid that achieved more than I dreamed’

The 38-year-old bowed out after Spain’s Davis Cup loss to the Netherlands in Malaga.

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons

Nadal’s forehand left many opponents watching on in staggered disbelief.

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Rafael Nadal is heading into retirement after Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup

International Business Times

Nadal's Sensational Career Ends As Netherlands Defeat Spain In Davis Cup

Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.

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AAP

De Minaur gives Australia a mighty Davis Cup boost

World No.9 Alex de Minaur's surprise inclusion has significantly boosted Australia's hopes of beating the USA in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Spain.

The National (Scotland)

Retiring Rafael Nadal suffers defeat in Spain’s Davis Cup tie

The 38-year-old is playing in his farewell tournament.

The Guardian - UK

Rafael Nadal’s career ends with Spain’s Davis Cup finals defeat by Netherlands

Rafael Nadal’s career is over after the Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 in the Davis Cup finals in Málaga

USA Today Sports Media Group

Jerry Jones is only delaying the inevitable by waiting to fire Mike McCarthy

Jerry Jones. Buddy. Let's get the ball rolling.

The Guardian - UK

Rafael Nadal beaten at Davis Cup finals in potential tennis farewell – as it happened

Botic van de Zandschulp stormed to a 6-4, 6-4 win against Rafael Nadal in what may be the Spaniard’s final match

The Independent UK

Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years

USA Today Sports Media Group

Roger Federer’s Rafael Nadal tribute before retirement is just beautiful

This is beautiful.

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