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Nadal wins on long-awaited return from injury Rafael Nadal makes a winning return after almost a year out with injury with a straight-set win over Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International. BBC Sport - Published on January 2, 2024
I am not scared of retirement - Nadal Rafael Nadal says he is "not scared" of retirement as the 22-time Grand Slam champion continues his comeback from a hip operation. BBC Sport - Published on January 1, 2024
Nadal loses in doubles on return but may play beyond 2024 Rafael Nadal makes his return to tennis at the Brisbane International after almost a year out and his desire to play on remains strong. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2023
Djokovic says Nadal will 'want to be the best' again Novak Djokovic believes Rafael Nadal will be competitive at January's Australian Open, despite his long injury absence. BBC Sport - Published on December 27, 2023
Nadal included on Australian Open entry list Rafael Nadal receives a direct entry to the Australian Open after nearly a year out, while Nick Kyrgios will miss the tournament in January because of injury. BBC Sport - Published on December 7, 2023
Rafael Nadal set for tennis return after year out injured Rafael Nadal has announced when he will make his comeback after a year out injured. Sky News - Published on December 1, 2023
Nadal to return at January's Brisbane International Former world number one Rafael Nadal will return to tennis at the Brisbane International after nearly a year out with injury. BBC Sport - Published on December 1, 2023
Nadal to return at Australian Open, confirms Tiley Rafael Nadal will make his return to Grand Slam tennis following hip surgery at the 2024 Australian Open, according to tournament CEO Craig Tiley. BBC Sport - Published on October 11, 2023
Djokovic defeats Alcaraz to win Cincinnati Open Novak Djokovic says his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz is similar to the one he shared with Rafael Nadal. BBC Sport - Published on August 21, 2023
'I didn't look up to rugby players. I idolised Nadal' Ireland lock Ryan Baird on why he loves fishing, idolising Rafael Nadal, meeting Paul O'Connell and keeping an eye on South Africa. BBC Sport - Published on July 26, 2023
From 2008-2023: How Nadal & Alcaraz won Wimbledon Watch how Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon with an incredibly similar point in 2008 and 2023. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023
Djokovic wins men's record 23rd major to surpass Nadal Novak Djokovic shows his greatness once again by beating Casper Ruud to win the French Open and claim a men's record 23rd Grand Slam title. BBC Sport - Published on June 11, 2023
Djokovic beats Nadal record to reach Paris quarters Novak Djokovic ruthlessly swats aside Peru's Juan Pablo Varillas to reach a record 17th French Open men's singles quarter-final. BBC Sport - Published on June 4, 2023	Nadal out for five more months after surgery Rafael Nadal will be sidelined for another five months after having surgery on the hip injury that has kept him out since January. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2023
Absent Nadal has keyhole surgery for hip injury Rafael Nadal undergoes keyhole surgery for the hip problem that meant he missed the French Open for the first time in 19 years. BBC Sport - Published on June 2, 2023	Why Nadal's French Open absence so hard to imagine Why it's almost impossible to imagine the French Open without Rafael Nadal and what his absence means for the tournament and his rivals. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023
Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open and announces when he will retire Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the French Open due to an injury and has announced he plans to retire in 2024. Sky News - Published on May 18, 2023	'2024 will probably be my last professional tour' Fourteen-time French Open men's singles champion Rafael Nadal says he will not play at Roland Garros this year and explains how he plans to retire from the professional tour in 2024. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023
Nadal out of French Open with hip injury Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time in 19 years after a hip injury rules out the 14-time men's champion. BBC Sport - Published on May 18, 2023	Nadal withdraws from Rome but injury 'improving' Rafael Nadal withdraws from next week's Italian Open but says he has noticed an improvement in his condition in recent days. BBC Sport - Published on May 5, 2023
Nadal missing French Open would be hard - Mauresmo French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says it is hard to imagine the championships taking place without Rafael Nadal. BBC Sport - Published on April 21, 2023	Nadal does not know when he will return to action Rafael Nadal says he is in a "difficult" situation as he does not know when he will return with no deadline on his injury lay-off. BBC Sport - Published on April 20, 2023
Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open Rafael Nadal withdraws from next week's Barcelona Open, saying he is "still not ready" to return to the men's ATP tour. BBC Sport - Published on April 14, 2023	Nadal French Open doubt after Monte Carlo withdrawal Defending champion Rafael Nadal remains a doubt for the French Open after pulling out of the Monte Carlo Masters with an ongoing hip injury. BBC Sport - Published on April 4, 2023
Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells event Rafael Nadal withdraws from the Masters 1000 event starting next week in Indian Wells because of injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 28, 2023	Emotional Djokovic hails 'biggest victory of life' Novak Djokovic says winning a 10th Australian Open to equal Rafael Nadal's record 22 Grand Slam men's titles is "the biggest victory" of his life. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2023
Djokovic wins in Melbourne to equal Nadal record Novak Djokovic wins a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men's title by seeing off Stefanos Tsitsipas. BBC Sport - Published on January 29, 2023	Djokovic wins Australian Open a year after deportation - equals Nadal's Grand Slam record Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open to equal Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record, a year after he was deported over his COVID vaccination status. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2023
Nadal's candid reaction to Australian Open exit An injured Rafael Nadal says he is "mentally destroyed" after his Australian Open title defence ends in the second round against Mackenzie McDonald. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2023	Nadal 'mentally destroyed' after exit Injured Rafael Nadal says he is "mentally destroyed" after his Australian Open title defence comes to an end in the second round. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2023
Injured Nadal out in Australian Open second round Rafael Nadal's Australian Open title defence is over after a second-round defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald. BBC Sport - Published on January 18, 2023	Australian Open: Struggling Nadal two sets down against McDonald Defending champion Rafael Nadal struggles with injury as he faces Mackenzie McDonald in the Australian Open second round - follow live text commentary. BBC Sport - Published on January 17, 2023
Nadal holds off Draper in Melbourne opener British rising star Jack Draper tests Spanish great Rafael Nadal before more physical issues lead to a four-set defeat at the Australian Open. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2023	Meet the young Briton hoping to shock Nadal Jack Draper discusses facing his 'hero' Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open, while those who know the rising British star best offer insight into his development. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023
Australian Open: Draper loses first set to Nadal - radio & text Follow live coverage as Britain's Jack Draper takes on defending champion Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open first round. BBC Sport - Published on January 15, 2023	Nadal 'vulnerable' but ready to face Draper Top seed Rafael Nadal says rising British star Jack Draper is "one of the toughest opponents possible" to start against in the Australian Open. BBC Sport - Published on January 14, 2023
GB's Draper lands Nadal in Australian Open draw Rising British star Jack Draper will play top seed Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open first round with Andy Murray also handed a tough draw. BBC Sport - Published on January 12, 2023	Norrie beats Nadal as GB take 2-0 lead over Spain Cameron Norrie beats Rafael Nadal for the first time before Katie Swan sees off Nuria Parrizas-Diaz in the United Cup. BBC Sport - Published on December 31, 2022
Nadal beaten by Auger-Aliassime in ATP Finals Rafael Nadal's hopes of a first ATP Finals title take a blow after he was beaten 6-3 6-4 by Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin on Tuesday. BBC Sport - Published on November 15, 2022	Nadal's bid for elusive ATP title starts with loss Rafael Nadal's latest bid to finally land the first ATP Finals title of his career starts with a defeat by American debutant Taylor Fritz in Turin. BBC Sport - Published on November 13, 2022
Roger Federer: 20-time Grand Slam champion retires after Laver Cup loss Roger Federer brings the curtain down on his illustrious career by teaming up with fellow great Rafael Nadal on an emotional night in London. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2022	Roger Federer to team up with Rafael Nadal for final match in Laver Cup doubles Roger Federer's final match will see him will play alongside old rival Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup doubles on Friday. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2022
Roger Federer's retirement is 'sad day' for sport, says rival Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal pays tribute to Roger Federer after the 20-time Grand Slam champion announces his retirement. BBC Sport - Published on September 15, 2022	Carlos Alcaraz: US Open champion says Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 'inspire me to catch them' New world number one Carlos Alcaraz tells BBC World Service that Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer "inspire me" after winning the US Open. BBC Sport - Published on September 13, 2022
US Open: Rafael Nadal not sure when he will return after loss to Frances Tiafoe Rafael Nadal says he does not know when he will play again after losing in the US Open fourth round. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2022	US Open: Rafael Nadal stunned by Frances Tiafoe in fourth round Frances Tiafoe stuns second seed Rafael Nadal in the US Open fourth round to end the Spaniard's bid for a record-extending 23rd major singles title. BBC Sport - Published on September 5, 2022
US Open: Rafael Nadal overcomes early struggles to beat Fabio Fognini Rafael Nadal overcomes a shaky start - and later hitting himself in the face with his own racquet - to beat Fabio Fognini in the US Open second round. BBC Sport - Published on September 2, 2022	Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal withdraws from the competition due to an abdominal injury. Rafael Nadal withdraws from his semi-final against Nick Kyrgios due to an abdominal injury that was troubling him during his quarter-final match against Taylor Fritz. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon before Nick Kyrgios semi-final with injury Rafael Nadal withdraws from his Wimbledon semi-final against Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal injury. BBC Sport - Published on July 7, 2022	Nadal expected to pull out of Wimbledon with injury - paving way for Kyrgios to compete in final Rafael Nadal is expected to pull out of Wimbledon - paving the way for Nick Kyrgios to get a bye into Sunday's final, Sky Sports News understands. Sky News - Published on July 7, 2022