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Rafael Nadal to skip Davis Cup singles if he does not feel good

Rafael Nadal to skip Davis Cup singles if he does not feel good

Nadal is retiring after the Davis Cup, the 22-time Grand Slam champion worn down by too many injuries at the end of his 20 years on tour. 

18 November,2024 07:15 AM IST | Madrid | AP
Davis Cup aiming for 'special' Nadal retirement celebration

Davis Cup aiming for 'special' Nadal retirement celebration

The 22-time Grand Slam winner is part of David Ferrer's Spain squad for the finals in Malaga which begin on November 19

05 November,2024 09:19 PM IST | Barcelona | mid-day online correspondent
Second innings playbook: Experts on how to step down from an extended career

Second innings playbook: Experts on how to step down from an extended career

As Rafael Nadal bids adieu to his long, illustrious career in tennis, experts suggest how those planning to step down from an extended career can navigate the tricky terrain of post-retirement life

22 October,2024 07:35 AM IST | Mumbai | Devashish Kamble
‘Don’t leave tennis’: Djokovic to Nadal after win

‘Don’t leave tennis’: Djokovic to Nadal after win

Novak Djokovic asks his biggest rival Rafael Nadal not to retire after his 6-2, 7-6 (7-5) win for third-place; hopes to sit on a beach together for a drink and chat

21 October,2024 08:18 AM IST | Riyadh | PTI
Nadal goes down to ‘animal’ Alcaraz

Nadal goes down to ‘animal’ Alcaraz

“I know I’m going to play against players that are in much better shape than me because they are on the professional tour and winning tournaments”

19 October,2024 06:40 AM IST | Riyadh | AFP
'Difficult moment to face my idol': Alcaraz on semi-final vs Nadal

'Difficult moment to face my idol': Alcaraz on semi-final vs Nadal

On Thursday, however, the 38-year-old will take on Alcaraz for a place in the final of the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Riyadh

18 October,2024 06:45 AM IST | Riyadh | AFP
‘Rafa was my greatest rival, but I still have desire to play’

‘Rafa was my greatest rival, but I still have desire to play’

He clashed 60 times with Djokovic, who edged their rivalry 31-29. 

12 October,2024 08:55 AM IST | Shanghai | AFP
The clay court colossus: Rafael Nadal’s undisputed reign!

Mid-Day Premium The clay court colossus: Rafael Nadal’s undisputed reign!

On the crushed red brick of Roland Garros, Nadal's dominance is a tale worthy of mythological proportions

11 October,2024 07:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
'Will be there in person to pay respect to your career': Djokovic to Nadal

'Will be there in person to pay respect to your career': Djokovic to Nadal

Over the years, Djokovic wasn't the only rival who challenged Nadal and forged some of the greatest sporting rivalries

11 October,2024 02:26 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
Rafael Nadal’s Top 3 memorable Grand Slam finals

Rafael Nadal’s Top 3 memorable Grand Slam finals

ederer clawed back a two-set deficit and saved two match points in the fourth. The quality of tennis was brilliant before Federer finally erred, finding the net at 9:21 pm

11 October,2024 09:51 AM IST | Paris | AFP

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