Served PodcastAre the injuries in Madrid a result of the physicality of the sport or the demands of the tour?This week on Served with Andy Roddick, he, Jon Wertheim and guest Dr. Joshua S. Dines discuss the challenges players face at all levels of competition.By Liya Davidov May 05, 2024
Madrid, SpainRafael Nadal didn’t say goodbye to Madrid in triumph, but he did leave the way we’ll remember him best: With a fight“It’s a difficult day, but my body is giving me a signal that I should stop," the 37-year-old said after his defeat to Jiri Lehecka at the Mutua Madrid Open. “My dream was to finish here on court."By Steve Tignor May 01, 2024
Rome, ItalyRafael Nadal plans to play in Rome after a ‘positive’ week in likely his last Madrid OpenNadal lost in straight sets to the 31st-ranked Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round at Madrid, but the Spaniard was feeling good about his progress following his latest injury layoff.By Associated Press May 01, 2024
SocialPHOTOS: Rafael Nadal waves goodbye in emotional Madrid ceremony as tributes pour in on social mediaThe five-time champion fell in straight sets to Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday evening to mark what is likely his final professional match in Madrid.By Baseline Staff Apr 30, 2024
Madrid, SpainJiri Lehecka takes racquet out of Rafael Nadal's hand with potent Madrid performanceServe, forehand, volley, you name it: the Czech brought his all-around game to defeat the lefty, 7-5, 6-4.By Matt Fitzgerald Apr 30, 2024
Pick of the DayRafael Nadal vs. Jiri Lehecka, Mutua Madrid OpenRafa is coming off an emotional win, but must now pick himself up and find a way to outduel a talented young ball-striker.By Zachary Cohen Apr 30, 2024
Madrid, SpainRafael Nadal tested in three-hour win over Pedro Cachin at Madrid, Iga Swiatek reaches women's quarterfinalsNadal’s body withstood its toughest test yet at this Madrid Open in a 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-3 win over 91st-ranked Pedro Cachin on Monday.By Associated Press Apr 30, 2024
SocialPedro Cachin asks Rafael Nadal for his shirt after Madrid defeat: "Dream come true"Nadal may have claimed the win for a spot in the fourth round, but it was the Argentine who walked away with the souvenir of a lifetime.By Baseline Staff Apr 29, 2024
Madrid, SpainRafael Nadal wins in Madrid, defeats Pedro Cachin to reach fourth roundThe 22-time Grand Slam champion won three straight matches for the first time since the 2022 US Open, backing up his victory over Alex de Minaur at the Caja Magica.By David Kane Apr 29, 2024
Madrid, SpainRafael Nadal gets even with De Minaur at Madrid Open but still doubts his body can hold up at Roland GarrosThe Spaniard defeated 11th-ranked Alex de Minaur 7-6 (6), 6-3 at the Madrid Open on Saturday, avenging a straight-set loss to the Australian less than two weeks ago.By Associated Press Apr 27, 2024