Rafael Nadal

Spanish tennis player (born 1986)

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Rafael Nadal Parera, Marquis of Llevant de Mallorca, is a Spanish former professional tennis player. He was ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) for 209 weeks, and finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. Nadal won 92 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including 22 major titles, as well as 36 Masters titles and an Olympic gold medal. Nadal is one of three men to complete the career Golden Slam in singles. His 81 consecutive wins on clay constitute the longest single-surface win streak in the Open Era.

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Roland Garros bids emotional farewell to the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal Roland Garros bids emotional farewell to the 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal In a moving tribute, the 14-time champion took a final bow on the Court Philippe-Chatrier, the tennis court he dominated for.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:13Published on May 26, 2025

French Open: Sabalenka makes fast start, Nadal to bid Roland Garros farewell Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:02Published on May 25, 2025

French open begins: Rolland Garros pays tribute to Rafael Nadal Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:39Published on May 25, 2025

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Listen: 5 LIve Tennis - Gracias, Rafa As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, 5 Live Sport takes a look back at his career. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
Why retiring Nadal means 'everything' to Spain Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa". BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024

'Gracias Rafa' - why retiring Nadal means so much Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa". BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
'Just a kid who followed their dreams' - Nadal on career Rafael Nadal says he would like to be remembered as "a kid who followed their dreams" as the tennis great says a poignant farewell to the sport. BBC Sport - Published on November 20, 2024
Rafael Nadal bows out in emotional farewell in front of adoring fans Rafael Nadal soaked up the emotion of a memorable but bittersweet evening in Malaga as his professional career came to an end. Sky News - Published on November 20, 2024

Nadal's career over after Spain's Davis Cup defeat Rafael Nadal's illustrious career is over after his Spain team were beaten by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
Retiring Nadal loses at farewell Davis Cup Rafael Nadal loses in what might prove to be the final match of his career as Davis Cup hosts Spain fall behind against the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career' Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement. BBC Sport - Published on November 19, 2024
I am not worried about the next chapter - Nadal Rafael Nadal says he is "not worried about the next chapter" as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares to retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2024

'The emotions will be for the end' - Nadal Retiring superstar Rafael Nadal says he will not be distracted by emotion as Spain look to win the Davis Cup in the final tournament of his career. BBC Sport - Published on November 18, 2024
23 years, 22 Grand Slams - the stats behind Nadal's success BBC Sport looks at the statistics behind Rafael Nadal's success as the 22-time Grand Slam champion prepares for his final tournament. BBC Sport - Published on November 17, 2024
Nadal farewell most special tournament of my career - Alcaraz Carlos Alcaraz says winning next week's Davis Cup for Rafael Nadal is a "huge motivation" and will mark the "most special" tournament of his career. BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024	Name the year of retiring Nadal's French Open wins Rafael Nadal won the French Open singles title an astonishing 14 times - can you name the years? BBC Sport - Published on November 16, 2024
Nadal included in Spain squad for Davis Cup finals Former world number one Rafael Nadal is included in Spain's squad for the Davis Cup Final Eight in November. BBC Sport - Published on September 23, 2024	Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup Rafael Nadal says he thinks there are "other players who can help the team deliver the win" for Europe as he withdraws from this month's Laver Cup. BBC Sport - Published on September 12, 2024
Nadal 'not 100%' as he pulls out of US Open Rafael Nadal pulls out of this month's US Open, saying he would not "be able to give my 100% at this time". BBC Sport - Published on August 7, 2024	Nadal and Alcaraz knocked out of men's doubles Watch highlights as Spain's Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz are knocked out of the men's doubles after being beaten by the USA pair of Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram 6-2,6-4 at the Paris 2024 Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 31, 2024
'Wonderfully entertaining' Nadal & Alcaraz reach doubles quarter-finals Watch the best shots from Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal's "wonderfully entertaining" straight sets win over the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof on day four of the Paris 2024.. BBC Sport - Published on July 30, 2024