Rafael Nadal rolled in his first match at what may be his final Madrid
Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is nearing its end. Here's what we know about his 2024 French Open status.
Rafael Nadal could miss the French Open this year in what could be his final season on the tennis circuit, the Spaniard has revealed. Nadal has said previously that 2024 would be his last year on the ATP Tour and at the majors, with many expecting the 22-time Grand Slam champion to bow out after []
Rafael Nadal was downbeat on his chances appearing at the French Open next month despite playing this week's Madrid Open. "The sensations haven't been perfect this week," Nadal said before facing the 16-year-old wildcard Darwin Blanch on Thursday. "If it wasn't Madrid, maybe I wouldn't play I'll keep fighting and doing the things that I think I need to do to play in Paris." The 37-year-old Nadal has said this is likely to be his final year on tour.Rafael Nadal reveals fear for French Open hopes...
Spaniard’s downbeat assessment of possible Paris farewellPlayer preparing to take part in Madrid Open on ThursdayRafael Nadal says he will not return to the French Open for a final appearance unless his physical condition improves significantly in the coming weeks, but he will do everything within his power to be ready to compete in Paris next month.“I don’t know what is going to happen in the next three weeks,” said Nadal. “I am fighting and doing everything I can in order to try to play Paris....
Rafael Nadal’s career is winding down and 2024 could be his final year on tour.
Rafael Nadal said that he is trying to enjoy each moment he gets on a tennis court as he looks to extend his career while battling ongoing injury issues. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Madrid Open, Nadal – who has played only five matches this year – was doubtful about whether he will compete at next month’s French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. “I will be fighting and doing the things I think I have to do to be able to play in Paris and if I can play, good, and if I...
Rafael Nadal dominated promising 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch to claim a masterful 6-1 6-0 victory in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday. Lefty Blanch was making just his second ATP Masters 1000 appearance in the space of five weeks after his tour-level debut on home soil in Miami. But his 37-year-old idol Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion and a record five-time winner in Madrid, was in no mood for handing out gifts as he wrapped up victory in just 63 minutes. How...
The 2024 French Open will take place at Roland-Garros in May with the world’s best tennis stars competing for the Grand Slam title. World No 1 Novak Djokovic returns as the reigning champion
Rafael Nadal is expected to make his return to the ATP Tour this week at the Barcelona Open in his home country of Spain.
World number one and record 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will not play at the Madrid Open this week. Media reports said the 36-year-old Serbian star had pulled out of the tournament and he was not included in the draw on Monday. The 36-year-old is yet to win a
The 37-year-old returns to clay this week for the first time since winning