Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
There Will Never Be Another Tennis Player Like Rafael Nadal
Nadal endured repeated injuries over his two decades, some substantial with long delays, but he always found his way back to familiar, brilliant
Rafael Nadal's Subdued Davis Cup Farewell: A Tribute to a Tennis Legend
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was low-key, honoring his wishes. ITF President David Haggerty emphasized the importance of respecting Nadal's desires for the event. Despite differing opinions,
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga.
Federación de tenis sobre despedida de Nadal: ‘Hicimos la ceremonia que Rafa quería’
La ceremonia de retiro relativamente discreta de Rafael Nadal en la Copa Davis fue defendida por el presidente de la Federación Internacional de Tenis, argumentando que se hizo según los deseos del campeón de 22 Grand Slams.
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony organisers critcised
According to El Espanol, this was because the retirement ceremony was expected to take place on Friday - on the assumption Spain would win their quarter-final. This has attracted
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
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Rafael Nadal retirement: Roger Federer pens heartfelt letter to longtime rival before his final tennis event
Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal on Tuesday before the Spanish star joins him in ...
Rafael Nadal's legendary tennis career comes to an end in loss at Davis Cup
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal played the final match of his professional career Tuesday, losing 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de ...
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Rafael Nadal makes first move after tennis retirement as statement is released
Just days after hanging up his tennis racket, Rafael Nadal has revealed the new location of his hotel chain. The tennis legend played his final match on Tuesday (November 19) following a singles ...
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Rafael Nadal sent Rory McIlroy heartwarming text before retiring from tennis
Sportsmanship was a big part of Rafael Nadal's professional career. The recently-retired tennis great was known for never smashing rackets and always paying opponents the respect they deserved ...
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Rafael Nadal, saving one point at a time
Rafa Nadal, one of the icons of men's tennis with 22 Grand Slam trophies, is hanging up his racket after more than two decades in the upper echelons of the sport. Among the sport's greatest ...
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Rafael Nadal’s wife’s tennis stance, furious response to marriage question, retirement plans
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has retired from the sport after playing his final match – and it will likely delight his wife and infant son who now get to spend more time with him. The tennis ...
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Rafael Nadal's uncle Toni pays sweet tribute to his humble nephew after tennis retirement
Rafael Nadal's uncle and long-time coach Toni Nadal feels "very happy about everything that he’s achieved" throughout his ...