Rafael Nadal
Nadal returns to Rome with hard-fought victory over impressive Zizou Bergs
The Spaniard continued his farewell tour with a challenging three-set win over Zizou Bergs to move into the second round in Rome
Jamie Malachy
May 9, 2024
“Facing Nadal at Roland-Garros is a paramount challenge” – Djokovic
During his media day in Rome ahead of the Italian Open, Novak Djokovic was asked about Rafael Nadal and his hoped-for participation in Roland-Garros
Mathieu Canac
May 8, 2024
May 8, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won a five-hour thriller against Coria for first Rome title
Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On May 8, 2005, Rafael Nadal won his first title in Rome after a five hour-fight against Guillermo Coria
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 8, 2024
May 2, 2007: The day that Federer and Nadal played the Battle of Surfaces
Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 2, 2007, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, the two best players in the world, played a unique exhibition match in Mallorca, called the Battle of Surfaces
Alexandre Sokolowski
May 2, 2024
Rafael Nadal waves farewell as magical run in Madrid ended by magnificent Lehecka
Jiri Lehecka overcame Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-4 on an emotional night in Madrid. He goes on to face Daniil Medvedev, the No 3 seed, in the quarter-finals
Jamie Malachy
May 1, 2024
2 weeks ago
April 29, 2002: The day a 15-year-old Rafael Nadal made a stunning ATP Tour debut
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Alexandre Sokolowski
3 weeks ago
April 22, 2012: The day Rafael Nadal won his eighth consecutive Monte-Carlo title
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Alexandre Sokolowski
4 weeks ago
April 20, 2006: The day Guillermo Coria won despite 23 double faults in Monte-Carlo
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Alexandre Sokolowski
1 month ago
ATP Barcelona: Nadal to face Cobolli in first round, could meet De Minaur in second
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the tournament due to a right...
Lucas Morlier
1 month ago
April 8, 2005: The day Igor Andreev became the last man to beat Rafael Nadal on clay for two years
On this day in 2005 the King of Clay suffered a rare defeat...
Alexandre Sokolowski
1 month ago
Belgium, Federer, history-maker: Everything you always wanted to know about David Goffin (but never had time to find out)
David Goffin is the only Belgian man ever to reach the world's top...
Jenny Drummond
1 month ago
April 3, 2005: The day Federer recovered to beat Nadal in the Miami Open final
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Alexandre Sokolowski
2 months ago
March 6, 2006: The birth of Hawk-Eye and the challenge system
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Alexandre Sokolowski
2 months ago
March 4, 2006: The day Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer’s 56-match hard court streak
On this day in tennis history, Rafael Nadal showed he was fully recovered...
Alexandre Sokolowski
2 months ago
“It’s a privilege to have him around” – Alcaraz relishing facing idol Nadal ahead of ‘Netflix Slam’
In an eagerly anticipated encounter, the Spanish duo will face off in an...
Jamie Malachy
3 months ago
February 2, 2013: The day Berdych and Rosol won the longest Davis Cup match in history
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Alexandre Sokolowski
4 months ago
January 29, 2012: The day Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in the longest Australian Open final
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Alexandre Sokolowski
4 months ago
January 29, 2017: The day Roger Federer stunned Rafael Nadal in Melbourne to win his first Grand Slam title for five years
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Alexandre Sokolowski
6 months ago
“I’m going to give it my all” – Arthur Fils personally invited to train with Nadal
The young Frenchman is set to train with Rafael Nadal in Kuwait during...
Jamie Malachy
6 months ago
“He’s a big warrior” – Djokovic relishing facing Nadal again as Spaniard confirms he will return
Nadal confirmed yesterday that he would be returning to competitive action, after nearly...
Jamie Malachy