Rafael Nadal: The Matches, The Stats, The Fashion, The Impact

As Rafa prepares to play what may be his final Roland Garros, we celebrate his amazing career.

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This page will be updated with new content as Rafa's farewell season unfolds.—The Editors

Rafa gave a capacity crowd what it came for.

Rafa gave a capacity crowd what it came for.

Rafael Nadal: “Don’t assume that” this is my last Roland Garros—though there’s “a big, big chance” it could be

Our pre-tournament report from Paris.

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If any tennis player’s career is worthy of an apparel retrospective, it’s Rafa.

If any tennis player’s career is worthy of an apparel retrospective, it’s Rafa.

Rafael Nadal Fashion Retrospective: From sleeveless tops and “pirate” pants to bold and bright in Nike

Turn back the clock and enjoy the evolution of the Spaniard's iconic apparel.

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Don't even think about calling Rafael Nadal a clay-court specialist.

Don't even think about calling Rafael Nadal a clay-court specialist.

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Rafael Nadal’s career stats, and where they place him in tennis history

From 22 career Grand Slam titles to 209 weeks at No. 1 and Olympic gold, there’s a lot to cover.

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From 2005 to 2022, no one owned a tournament like Rafa at Roland Garros.

From 2005 to 2022, no one owned a tournament like Rafa at Roland Garros.

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French Connection: Appreciating Rafael Nadal’s First 11 Roland Garros championships

The most impressive wins, and closest calls, from the King of Clay's title runs on the terre battue.

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We know now why Federer couldn’t solve Rafa on clay. Nobody could, or would.

We know now why Federer couldn’t solve Rafa on clay. Nobody could, or would.

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The 10 Matches That Made Rafael Nadal the King of Clay, Part 1

👉 MATCH 1: 2003 Monte Carlo, second round: Nadal d. Albert Costa, 7-5, 6-3
👉 MATCH 2: 2004 Davis Cup, final: Nadal d. Andy Roddick, 6-7 (6), 6-2, 7-6 (6), 6-2
👉 MATCH 3: 2005 Rome, final: Nadal d. Guillermo Coria, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (6)
👉 MATCH 4: 2005 Roland Garros, semifinal: Nadal d. Roger Federer, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
👉 MATCH 5: 2006 Rome, final: Nadal d. Roger Federer, 6-7 (0), 7-6 (5), 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (5)

Their rivalry was just getting started, but Rafa wouldn't give Djokovic the upper hand just yet.

Their rivalry was just getting started, but Rafa wouldn't give Djokovic the upper hand just yet.

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The 10 Matches That Made Rafael Nadal the King of Clay, Part 2

👉 MATCH 6: 2009 Madrid, semifinals: Nadal d. Novak Djokovic, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (9)
👉 MATCH 7: 2011 Davis Cup, final: Nadal d. Juan Martin del Potro, 1-6, 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 (0)
👉 MATCH 8: 2012 Roland Garros, final: Nadal d. Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5
👉 MATCH 9: 2013 Roland Garros, semifinal: Nadal d. Novak Djokovic, 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 9-7
👉 MATCH 10: 2022 Roland Garros, quarterfinal: Nadal d. Novak Djokovic, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (4)