HarenWhy the stereotypes associated with Rafael Nadal are not exactly what they seem
It is frivolous to use imagery of war to describe elite sport. The idea that multi-millionaire athletes who knock around a ball for a few hours have anything to do…
Rafael Nadal retires: In his last match, Spaniard produces another ‘is he going to play every point like that?’ moment
When you think of Rafael Nadal’s incredible ability to fight for every point like his depended on it, you think of the famous Nike advert. The one where it is…
Rafael Nadal loses at the Davis Cup in what could be his last match before retirement
Rafael Nadal lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup on Tuesday in what may have been the last match of the Spaniard’s career. Nadal is…
Roger Federer writes emotional farewell note for Rafa Nadal: ‘You made me enjoy game even more’
Roger Federer wrote an emotional letter for Rafael Nadal as the Spanish tennis ace gets ready to bid adieu to the sport. Federer and Nadal have been rivals on the…
Rafael Nadal won’t play Davis Cup singles if he’s not feeling good enough
Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga if he feels he is not good enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell…
Rafael Nadal, the ultimate ‘paisa vasool’ sportsperson | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal always kept his side of the bargain with the paying public. No one ever walked out of a stadium that Nadal had graced, feeling cheated. Statistically, he might…
Rafael Nadal announces retirement: ‘Hoped this day would never come,’ says Roger Federer; Cristiano Ronaldo pays tribute | Tennis News
22-time grand slam winner Rafael Nadal announced that he will be retiring after the Davis Cup finals next month. Nadal, who has been on the professional circuit since 2001, took…
QUICK COMMENT: Rafael Nadal must go down as an all-court great, not just a clay king
It is hard to argue that there has been a greater sporting achievement to come out of tennis – in terms of size, longevity, or fame – than Rafael Nadal’s…
Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal on Thursday has announced his retirement from professional tennis. The 38-year-old will make his final appearance for Spain at November’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Mil gracias a…
