Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by Spain's Davis Cup squad. “The feeling to play for your country, the feeling to play for your teammates
Babolat Unveils Tennis Racket for Rafael Nadal's Retirement
Tributes from all over the world continue to celebrate the legendary career of Rafael Nadal. While we have seen players, fans, and media pay homage to the "King of Clay," none are doing a better job than his sponsors. Of course, Nike helped take over the ...
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
An Emotional Rafael Nadal Retires at the Davis Cup After He Loses and Spain Is Eliminated
Rafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what will be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career
Rafael Nadal's coach blasts 'shabby' Davis Cup farewell ceremony
Rafael Nadal’s coach has described the Spaniard’s farewell ceremony at the Davis Cup as ‘scruffy and shabby’. Nadal played the final match of his career on Tuesday night as he lost in straight sets to Netherlands’ Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup quarter final in Malaga.
Rafael Nadal Davis Cup analysis: Nadal loses to Botic van de Zandschulp of Netherlands
The 22-time Grand Slam champion's physical limitations were laid bare in what could be his last appearance as a professional player.
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal of Team Spain gets emotional while watching a video on the giants screens during his farewell after Spain being knocked out on the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19,
Rafael Nadal responds to Novak Djokovic’s touching retirement tribute
Rafael Nadal has issued an eight-word reply to the classy tribute he received from his great rival Novak Djokovic following his retirement. The legendary Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp in the final match of his remarkable career at the Davis Cup Final 8 stage this week.
Roger Federer's Emotional Letter to Rafael Nadal: A Tribute to Their Epic Rivalry
Roger Federer writes a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, celebrating their iconic rivalry and cherished moments on and off the court. From their epic Grand Slam battles to emotional doubles matches,
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Botic van de Zandschulp answers what changed after ending Rafael Nadal's career
Van de Zandschulp was the last player to beat Nadal after beating the Spaniard in Netherland's 2-1 victory over Spain.
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The flawed genius of Rafael Nadal
When Rafael Nadal triumphed in the 2005 French Open, he was still just a teenager. The Spaniard won 21 more Grand Slam titles ...
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Rafael Nadal Cries During National Anthem Before Playing in the Final Match of His Career
The final match of Rafael Nadal’s legendary career left nary a dry eye in the house — including the tennis star himself.
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Carlos Moya rips Rafael Nadal's farewell ceremony
Like Toni Nadal, the legendary Spaniard's coach didn't appreciate the ceremony organized by the Davis Cup Finals board ...
Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
Rafael Nadal is heading into retirement after Spain was eliminated from the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old Nadal announced in ...
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Non-tennis tributes to Rafael Nadal's career: Pau Gasol toasts his 'amigo,' while Rory McIlroy hails his 'hero'
The greatest tennis players of all-time weren't the only ones paying tribute to the Spaniard in the aftermath of his final career match.