Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
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Rafael Nadal Parera is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 209 weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal won 22 Grand Slam men's singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles. He won 92 ATP-level singles titles, including 36 Masters titles and an Olympic gold medal, with 63 of these on clay courts. Nadal is one of three men to complete the career Golden Slam in singles. His 81 consecutive wins on clay constitute the longest single-surface win streak in the Open Era.
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The 'genius' behind 'one of best images' in tennis Two players could claim to be the world's best – but on different surfaces. How could the Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal debate be settled? One man had an idea.BBC Sport - Published | |
Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career.BBC Sport - Published | |
Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".BBC Sport - Published | |
'Gracias Rafa' - why retiring Nadal means so much Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".BBC Sport - Published | |
'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Nadal on career Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport.BBC Sport - Published | |
Rafael Nadal bows out in emotional farewell in front of adoring fans Rafael Nadal soaked up the emotion of a memorable but bittersweet evening in Malaga as his professional career came to an end.Sky News - Published | |
Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | |
Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis CupRafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands.BBC Sport - Published | |
Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career' Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement.BBC Sport - Published | |
I am not worried about the next chapter - Nadal Rafael Nadal says he is "not worried about the next chapter" as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares to retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga.BBC Sport - Published | |
'The emotions will be for the end' - Nadal Retiring superstar Rafael Nadal says he will not be distracted by emotion as Spain look to win the Davis Cup in the final tournament of his career.BBC Sport - Published | |
23 years, 22 Grand Slams - the stats behind Nadal's success BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind Rafael Nadal's success as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final tournament.BBC Sport - Published | |
Nadal farewell most special tournament of my career - Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz says winning next week's Davis Cup for Rafael Nadal is a "huge motivation" and will mark the "most special" tournament of his career.BBC Sport - Published | Name the year of retiring Nadal's French Open wins Rafael Nadal won the French Open singles title an astonishing 14 times - can you name the years?BBC Sport - Published |
Nadal included in Spain squad for Davis Cup finals Former world number one Rafael Nadal is included in Spain's squad for the Davis Cup Final Eight in November.BBC Sport - Published | Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup Rafael Nadal says he thinks there are "other players who can help the team deliver the win" for Europe as he withdraws from this month's Laver Cup.BBC Sport - Published |
Nadal 'not 100%' as he pulls out of US Open Rafael Nadal pulls out of this month's US Open, saying he would not "be able to give my 100% at this time".BBC Sport - Published | Nadal and Alcaraz knocked out of men's doubles Watch highlights as Spain's Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are knocked out of the men's doubles after being beaten by the USA pair of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram 6-2,6-4 at the Paris 2024 Olympics.BBC Sport - Published |
'Wonderfully entertaining' Nadal & Alcaraz reach doubles quarter-finals Watch the best shots from Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal's "wonderfully entertaining" straight sets win over the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof on day four of the Paris 2024..BBC Sport - Published | |
