Expert Picks: Twelve of our favorite Rafael Nadal matchesFrom triumphant victories to a valiant defeat, enjoy a few savory slices—alongside some fearsome forehands—from Rafa's remarkable career.By TENNIS.com Nov 20, 2024
Rafael Nadal's final victory was keeping Father Time at bay for 20 yearsThe Spaniard showed how far fighting spirit and full-throttle effort can take an athlete.By Steve Tignor Nov 20, 2024
Rafael Nadal, the passionate realist, retires from tennisHis love for the game protected him from growing cynical or jaded, even after his body was pommeled by one injury after another.By Peter Bodo Nov 20, 2024
Rafael Nadal’s career ends in Malaga, as Wesley Koolhof extends his own in dramatic Davis Cup doubles winBotic van de Zandschulp was a contributor to both points for the Netherlands, having defeated Rafa earlier Tuesday in Malaga.By Matt Fitzgerald Nov 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion and King of Clay, retires from tennis at Davis CupRafa may have been humble. But he was also deeply driven.By Joel Drucker Nov 19, 2024
As retirement looms, Rafael Nadal would not pick himself for Davis Cup semis if Spain advancesNadal implied he had played the final singles match of his career after losing in straight sets to Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga on Tuesday.By David Kane Nov 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp in potential career-ending match, as 20-year Davis Cup singles win streak fallsThe world No. 80 put the Netherlands ahead 1-0 in their quarterfinal tie, with Spain now needing to win the final two rubbers to advance.By Matt Fitzgerald Nov 19, 2024
Rafael Nadal records that may never be broken, No. 1: Winning Roland Garros 14 timesNo other player in tennis history, male OR female, has even won the same Grand Slam event more than 11 times.By John Berkok Nov 19, 2024
'Gracias Rafa:' Experiencing Nadal’s final farewell at 2024 Davis CupNo matter where you look or who you talk to in Malaga, there’s only one man on everybody’s minds ahead of the Davis Cup Finals.By Emma Storey Nov 18, 2024
Bob Bryan on Rafael Nadal the doubles player: “The ultimate competitor”“Doesn’t matter what event it is, singles, doubles, mixed,” says the U.S. Davis Cup captain.By Ed McGrogan Nov 18, 2024
Rafael Nadal records that may never be broken, No. 2: Multiple majors in three decadesNot only is he the only tennis player ever to win TWO or more Grand Slam titles in three different decades, he's actually won THREE or more in three different decades.By John Berkok Nov 18, 2024
Rafael Nadal records that may never be broken, No. 3: A Career Golden Slam at age 24He's the youngest man in the Open Era to complete a Career Slam, and youngest man EVER to make it golden.By John Berkok Nov 17, 2024
