Rafael Nadal
Spanish tennis player (born 1986)
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Rafael Nadal Parera is a Spanish professional tennis player, currently ranked world No. 4 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He has been ranked world No. 1 for 209 weeks, and has finished as the year-end No. 1 five times. He has never left the top ten of the ATP rankings since his first appearance in April 2005. Nadal has won 22 Grand Slam men's singles titles, the most in history, including a record 14 French Open titles. He has won 92 ATP singles titles, including 36 Masters titles, with 63 of these on clay. Nadal's 81 consecutive wins on clay is the longest single-surface win streak in the Open Era.
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![Rafael Nadal Wins 14th French Open Title [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20220606/1336753782-Rafael-Nadal-Wins-14th-French-Open-Title.jpg) Rafael Nadal Wins 14th French Open Title Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published | |
![Roland Garros: Nadal wins record 14th French Open, 22nd Grand Slam [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20220605/1336715068-Roland-Garros-Nadal-wins-record-14th-French-Open.jpg) Roland Garros: Nadal wins record 14th French Open, 22nd Grand Slam Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published | |
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![Tennis Star Nadal Says He Is in Pain 'Every Single Day' From Injuries [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20220509/1335475924-Tennis-Star-Nadal-Says-He-Is-in-Pain.jpg) Tennis Star Nadal Says He Is in Pain 'Every Single Day' From Injuries Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published | |
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Rafael Nadal Relaxes W/ Pregnant Wife Aboard Yacht After French Open WinRafael Nadal took a well-deserved break after winning his 14th French Open ... hitting the Spanish seas with his pregnant wife and friends on an insane mega-yacht! The No. 4 ranked tennis star was..TMZ.com - Published | |
French Open: Rafael Nadal won't play Wimbledon if he needs foot injectionsRafael Nadal says he won his record-extending 14th French Open title with "no feeling" in his chronically injured left foot.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Casper Ruud for 14th Roland Garros titleRafael Nadal reclaims his crown as the king of the French Open, winning a record-extending 14th title by beating Norway's Casper Ruud in straight sets.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Rafael Nadal feels 'very sorry' for Alexander ZverevRafael Nadal says reaching a 14th French Open final because opponent Alexander Zverev retired injured is "not the way" he wanted to win.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Rafael Nadal aims to move step closer to 14th title against Alexander ZverevRafael Nadal will aim to reach a 14th French Open final when he faces German third seed Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros on Friday.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic say quarter-final was 'too late'Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic say their French Open quarter-final started too late after a four-hour match ended at 1:16am local time in Paris.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic in late-night Paris thrillerRafael Nadal demonstrates why he is the greatest player in French Open history by beating Novak Djokovic in a late-night thriller to reach the semi-finals.BBC Sport - Published | |
Iga Swiatek column: French Open favourite on Rafael Nadal, Real Madrid and ParisWorld number one Iga Swiatek has returned as a BBC Sport columnist and, in her latest piece at the French Open, discusses Rafael Nadal, Real Madrid and Paris as a tourist.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Novak Djokovic & Rafael Nadal into last 16 at Roland GarrosDefending champion Novak Djokovic produces another outstanding display as he moves into the French Open fourth round without dropping a set this week.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Emma Raducanu, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Iga Swiatek ready to start in ParisEmma Raducanu says she is "learning to be effective" on clay as she makes the final preparations for her senior debut at the French Open on Monday.BBC Sport - Published | |
French Open: Carlos Alcaraz aiming to seize Rafael Nadal's crown at Roland GarrosCarlos Alcaraz is seen as "the best player right now" in men's tennis - can he land his first Grand Slam at the French Open?BBC Sport - Published | |
Madrid Open: Novak Djokovic into semi-finals & could face Rafael NadalNovak Djokovic reaches his second semi-final of the year with victory over Hubert Hurkacz at the Madrid Open.BBC Sport - Published | Rafael Nadal out for up to six weeks with rib injuryRafael Nadal will be out of action for between four and six weeks with a stress fracture of the rib.BBC Sport - Published |
Rafael Nadal beaten by Taylor Fritz in Indian Wells finalRafael Nadal suffers his first defeat of the year, beaten by Taylor Fritz in straight sets in the final at Indian Wells.BBC Sport - Published | Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal beats Carlos Alcaraz to set up final against Taylor FritzRafael Nadal overcomes Carlos Alcaraz in just over three hours to reach the final at Indian Wells, where he will face Taylor Fritz.BBC Sport - Published |
'Do I tell him how to act?': Nick Kyrgios drags Ben Stiller into row with fan Tennis star Nick Kyrgios dragged the American actor Ben Stiller into an angry exchange with a fan on his way to losing against Rafael Nadal.Sky News - Published | 'Do I tell him how to act? No' - Nick Kyrgios's running battle with crowdNick Kyrgios has a running battle with the crowd in his defeat by Rafa Nadal at Indian Wells.BBC Sport - Published |
Indian Wells: Carlos Alcaraz ends Cameron Norrie's title defence and sets up Rafael Nadal meetingCameron Norrie's Indian Wells title defence is ended by rising 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz, who will face the unbeaten Rafael Nadal next.BBC Sport - Published | Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal beats Reilly Opelka to reach quarter-finalsRafael Nadal seals his place in the quarter-finals at Indian Wells after beating Reilly Opelka in straight sets to claim his 18th straight win.BBC Sport - Published |
Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal too strong for Dan Evans as Daniil Medvedev losesRafael Nadal extends his unbeaten run in 2022 to 17 matches by beating Britain's Dan Evans at Indian Wells.BBC Sport - Published | Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal beats Britain's Cameron Norrie in finalWatch Rafael Nadal beat Britain's Cameron Norrie in straight sets to win the Mexican Open and maintain his unbeaten start to the 2022 season.BBC Sport - Published |
Rafael Nadal beats Cameron Norrie to win Mexican Open titleRafael Nadal maintains his unbeaten start to 2022 by beating British number one Cameron Norrie in straight sets to win the Mexican Open.BBC Sport - Published | Mexican Open: Daniil Medvedev to face Rafael Nadal, Cameron Norrie plays Stefanos TsitsipasDaniil Medvedev will face Rafael Nadal in a repeat of their epic Australian Open final after both reach the Mexican Open semi-finals.BBC Sport - Published |
Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal, Cameron Norrie and Daniil Medvedev into last eightRafael Nadal registers the best start to a season in his career as he breezes past Stefan Kozlov to reach the Mexican Open quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published | Andy Murray beaten by Jannik Sinner in Dubai; Rafael Nadal, Cameron Norrie win in AcapulcoAndy Murray suffers another second-round exit, beaten by world number 10 Jannik Sinner at the Dubai Tennis Championships.BBC Sport - Published |
Rafael Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 on return to SpainRafael Nadal tests positive for Covid-19 after returning home from the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.BBC Sport - Published | Andy Murray beats Rafael Nadal in straight sets at Mubadala World Tennis ChampionshipAndy Murray looks sharp as he beats old rival Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship, an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.BBC Sport - Published |
US Open 2021 preview: Djokovic chases history, Murray & Osaka play, Williams, Federer, Nadal missingNovak Djokovic is the centre of attention as he bids to win an historic 21st Grand Slam men's title at a US Open missing some of the big-name stars.BBC Sport - Published | Rafael Nadal: Spaniard ends 2021 season because of foot injurySpain's 20-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has ended his 2021 season because of a foot injury.BBC Sport - Published |
Rafael Nadal: Foot injury forces former US Open champion to pull out of Canadian OpenRafael Nadal withdraws from the Canadian Open with an ongoing foot injury, less than three weeks before the US Open begins.BBC Sport - Published | Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic says 'journey won't stop' after 20th Grand Slam titleNovak Djokovic says his journey isn't "stopping here" after beating Matteo Berrettini in the Wimbledon final to go level with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles.BBC Sport - Published |
Djokovic wins Wimbledon to match Federer and Nadal's record 20 major titlesNovak Djokovic has won Wimbledon to match Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal's record of 20 major titles.Sky News - Published | Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics to 'prolong career' Rafael Nadal has said he will not be taking part in Wimbledon or the Tokyo Olympics this year.Sky News - Published |
Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and the OlympicsSpanish world number three Rafael Nadal pulls out of this month's Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympic Games later this summer.BBC Sport - Published | French Open 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal & faces Stefanos Tsitsipas in finalNovak Djokovic ends Rafael Nadal's reign at the French Open in a classic semi-final which will be ranked among the all-time great matches.BBC Sport - Published |
French Open 2021: Rafael Nadal beats Diego Schwartzman in ParisDefending champion Rafael Nadal reaches a record-extending 14th French Open semi-final after outlasting Argentina's Diego Schwartzman.BBC Sport - Published | French Open: Novak Djokovic through, Roger Federer & Rafael Nadal hope to join himTop seed Novak Djokovic produces another strong performance to reach the third round of the French Open for a 16th consecutive year.BBC Sport - Published |
French Open 2021: Rafael Nadal wins, Andrey Rublev out at Roland GarrosRafael Nadal begins his bid for a record-extending 14th French Open title with a routine win, but Russia's Andrey Rublev loses his first-round match.BBC Sport - Published | French Open 2021 preview: Nadal, Djokovic, Federer, Williams, Osaka, Swiatek play in ParisThe French Open returns to its traditional spring setting as Rafael Nadal bids for a 14th title and Iga Swiatek defends her maiden Grand Slam.BBC Sport - Published |
French Open 2021 draw: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic & Roger Federer in same half of drawDefending champion Rafael Nadal could meet Novak Djokovic in the French Open semi-finals after the pair land in the same half of the men's draw.BBC Sport - Published | French Open: Iga Swiatek on defending title, pressure & why Rafael Nadal is on her wallAs teenager Iga Swiatek prepares to defend her French Open title just seven months after winning it, she tells BBC Sport how she's handling the pressure.BBC Sport - Published |
Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win Italian Open final in RomeRafael Nadal wins his 10th Italian Open with a 7-5 1-6 6-3 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in Rome.BBC Sport - Published | Italian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Alexander Zverev in RomeRafael Nadal responds to doubts over his form with a straight-set win over Alexander Zverev in the Italian Open quarter-finals.BBC Sport - Published |
Laureus World Sports Awards: Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal, Bayern Munich, Lewis Hamilton winJapan's Naomi Osaka wins the Laureus Sportswoman of the Year award, while fellow tennis player Rafael Nadal claims the men's award.BBC Sport - Published | Rafael Nadal battles past Stefanos Tsitsipas for 12th Barcelona Open titleRafael Nadal beats Greece's world number five Stefanos Tsitsipas in three sets for his 12th Barcelona Open title.BBC Sport - Published |
