Nadal

The 'Bull of Manacor' Hung Up His Racket in 2024, Tennis Left Orphaned by Nadal

After more than two decades on the professional circuit, Rafael Nadal chose to put away his racket. At the age of 38, during a final Davis Cup clash against Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga, the "Bull of Manacor" bowed out on the night of November 19-20, 2024. A Career Marked by Greatness A symbol of determination and resilience, ...

Nadal Leaves the Door Open to Playing Beyond 2024

Rafael Nadal left the door ajar Sunday to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia. Speaking ahead of his comeback from a 12-month injury absence at the season-opening Brisbane International, the 37-year-old Spaniard said he did not know for sure what the ...

Nadal, Osaka in Australia Comebacks as Djokovic Targets More Glory

Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth. It appeared last season that the veterans, with 46 Grand Slam crowns between them, may never share a competitive court again. But the prospect is ...