The 37-year-old was playing just his second tournament in 15 months.
The 37-year-old returns to clay this week for the first time since winning
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....
Taking it easy after months away from competitive tennis, Rafael Nadal was good enough to earn a comfortable first-round win at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday. Nadal looked injury-free in a 6-2, 6-3 win over Flavio Cobolli to advance to the second round in his first tournament in more than
Rafael Nadal will continue his quest for a record 13th title in Barcelona against Alex de Minaur in the second round on Wednesday, April 17th.The 22-time Grand Slam champion made a triumphant return to the tour on Tuesday. Playing in his first match on the red clay since his triumph at the 2022 French Open final, Nadal rolled back the years in a simply superb display of hitting as he brushed aside Italian youngster Flavio Cobolli in the first round to seal a convincing 6-2, 6-3 victory.He won an...
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 begins his Madrid Open farewell with a comfortable
Rafael Nadal's first tournament since January lasted only two matches, with the Spaniard losing 7-5, 6-1 to Alex de Minaur at the clay-court Barcelona Open on Wednesday.
This is why it’s so hard to quit and so easy to dream. When Rafael Nadal’s tennis career ends, there is absolutely nothing he will experience that compares to battling on an acre of red clay, in front of more than 12,000 Spanish loyalists (and Zinedine Zidane) who are hanging on his every shot. And then comes the moment when, after an hour-and-a-quarter, that crucial first set down to its pivotal moment, he sees the ball coming to his backhand side with just enough float. Advertisement He knows...
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...