Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Rafa

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

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

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

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

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

Carlos Alcaraz and His Team Emotionally React to Rafael Nadal's Retirement News

Alcaraz idolized his fellow countryman when he first started playing tennis.

Sports Illustrated

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

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.

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

'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".

AAP

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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 Independent UK

Rafael Nadal makes announcement confirming whether he will participate at US Open

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming US Open.

The National (Scotland)

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 Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

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

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic Won but It Was Nadal’s Moment at Paris Olympics on Roland Garros Clay

On a court where he has won 14 Grand Slam titles, the King of Clay was overpowered by his longtime rival but his efforts were a reminder of why he is so exalted.

Top News

Rafael Nadal Hints At Continuing Career, Potential Last Dance With Djokovic

Rafael Nadal's strong performance at Roland Garros hints at a potential clash with Novak Djokovic at the Olympics, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Times of India

French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz eager to take clay form into grass season

Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning French Open champion, is determined to continue his winning streak on grass courts following his remarkable victory at Roland Garros.

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz confident he can convert clay form to grass ahead of Queen’s

Carlos Alcaraz is back in London and ready to taste more success on the English lawn.

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz to play for Spain in Olympic doubles

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, both from Spain, will join forces to compete in the doubles event at the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, according to an announcement made by the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation (RFET) on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The profound way Bill Walton watched sports is the exact way everyone should do it

Rest in peace, Bill Walton.

The Independent UK

Why not? – Mats Wilander urges Rafael Nadal to return to French Open in 2025

The 37-year-old Spaniard says there is a “big chance” he will end his career after the Olympics, which will also be played at Roland Garros.

The Times of India

I hope to see you again, but I don’t know, says Rafael Nadal after French Open exit

PARIS: Rafael Nadal returned the love to Court Philippe-Chatrier, where the packed house chanted ‘Rafa, Rafa, Rafa’ for three-hours of his Roland Garros first-round match, as if to remind their 14-time champion of who he was.

Radio France Internationale

Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 2: Nadal's got no idea

So he's not going to come back? Or perhaps he is. Rafael Nadal was all coy about future visits to the French Open after losing in the first round for the first time.

1 … 3 4 5 6

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

UEFA Champions League

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.