Rafael Nadal

Spanish tennis player (born 1986)

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Rafael Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player. He has been ranked world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 209 weeks, and has finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam men's singles titles, including a record 14 French Open titles. He has 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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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 on September 23, 2024
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 on September 12, 2024
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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 on July 31, 2024
'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 on July 30, 2024
Watch: Djokovic too strong for old rival Nadal Watch highlights as Serbia's Novak Djokovic beats long-time rival Rafael Nadal in two sets on day three of the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2024

Djokovic beats Nadal to keep Olympic dream going Novak Djokovic outclasses long-time rival Rafael Nadal to win their Olympic second-round match and continue his bid to land an elusive gold medal. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2024
Best shots as Nadal beats Fucsovics to set up Djokovic match Watch the best shots from Rafael Nadal's 6-1 4-6 6-4 victory over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics, as the Spaniard sets up a meeting with Novak Djokovic in the second round. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2024
Nadal sets up Djokovic clash in Paris Rafael Nadal sets up a tantalising second-round contest with Novak Djokovic at Paris 2024 after coming through his opening Olympics singles match. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2024
Watch: Best shots from Nadal & Alcaraz against Argentina Watch the best shots from Spain's Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz in their match against Argentina on day one of the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2024

'Nadalcaraz' win on Olympics doubles debut Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz win in men's doubles after Novak Djokovic's bid for an Olympic gold medal begins in style. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2024
Best bits of Paris 2024 opening ceremony Watch the best bits of the Paris 2024 opening ceremony featuring cameos from Zinedine Zidane, Lady Gaga, Minions, Rafael Nadal and Celine Dion. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2024
Borges beats Nadal in Swedish Open final Nuno Borges says "I know we all wanted Rafa to win" after beating Rafael Nadal in the final of the Swedish Open. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2024	Nadal into first final since 2022 at Swedish Open Rafael Nadal books his place in the Swedish Open final by beating Duje Ajdukovic over three sets in Bastad. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2024
Nadal reaches first semi of season at Swedish Open Rafael Nadal reaches his first semi-final of the season as he comes from behind to defeat Argentine Mariano Navone at the Swedish Open. BBC Sport - Published on July 19, 2024	Nadal continues Olympic preparations with win against Norrie Rafael Nadal's preparations for the Olympics continue with an impressive straight-set win over Britain's Cameron Norrie in the second round of the Swedish Open. BBC Sport - Published on July 18, 2024