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.
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 retirement. Nadal is participating in the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week before saying goodbye to the sport he has played professionally since 2001.
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
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,
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 Zandschulp in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup. Nadal, 38, announced last month that he would retire after the tournament.
Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
Rafael Nadal's tennis career includes 22 Grand Slam trophies, a record 14 French Open titles and plenty of other significant numbers.
Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony based on his wishes, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation on Sunday as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been a sporting servant and avatar for Spain in one of its most successful eras ...
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 ...
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Babolat Unveils Tennis Racket for Rafael Nadal's Retirement
Of course, Nike helped take over the Davis Cup in Málaga, Spain. However, Nadal's official tennis racket sponsor, Babolat ...
Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team ...
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Ex-multiple French Open champ highlights one thing about Rafael Nadal's RG success
Nadal finished his career with an all-time record of 14 French Open titles and also won 112 of his 116 matches played at ...
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Botic van de Zandschulp answers what changed after ending Rafael Nadal's career
Van de Zandschulp was the last player to beat Nadal after beating the Spaniard in Netherland's 2-1 victory over Spain.
Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years ...
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Non-tennis tributes to Rafael Nadal's career: Pau Gasol toasts his 'amigo,' while Rory McIlroy hails his 'hero'
The greatest tennis players of all-time weren't the only ones paying tribute to the Spaniard in the aftermath of his final career match.