Tennis: Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is a Spanish-born tennis player, who began his professional career in 2001. As of 2023, Nadal is ranked at No.2 in ATP rankings, and is the all-time leader of Grand Slam men's singles titles. He is regarded as the greatest clay court tennis player in history, with 62 of his 92 titles coming from clay, a 137-3 record for best-of-5-set matches, and 0 losing streaks overall. In 2022, Nadal's championship-winning performances at the Australian Open and Roland Garros saw him surpass long-time rivals and members of "The Big Three", Novak Djokovic, currently with 21 Grand Slam titles, and Roger Federer, who retired with 20 Grand Slams.
Rafael Nadal's 2023 tennis campaign is undeniably a strong pursuit for the "greatest of all-time" status, being the only current men's singles player to hold 22 Grand Slam titles. Nadal continues to hold his own in a new era of tennis, featuring a new generation of stars, led by fellow Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz.
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'It's never easy': Demon upstages Nadal in big win
Aussie star Alex de Minaur has put an end to Rafa Nadal's comeback tournament, upstaging the legend on his favoured clay.
'Rafa is back!': Nadal to face Demon in last-minute return
Rafael Nadal was back to his best at the Barcelona Open, ending a long lay-off from tournament tennis. He faces Alex de Minaur next.
Nadal's grim injury update ahead of French Open
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters because of injury, delaying the start of his clay-court tournament preparation.
'The end is nigh': Courier's tip after sad Nadal call
Rafael Nadal has barely played over the past 18 months, with speculation over his future in the sport reaching fever-pitch.
'Missed this energy': Rafa stuns in tennis return
Rafael Nadal has barely played in the past 18 months, but his performance in an exhibition match against Carlos Alcaraz has fans excited.
Sinner's revelation after surprise semi-final victory
Jannik Sinner moved one step closer to emulating his young peers, defeating world No.1 Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open semis.
Medvedev 'completely compromised' by 3.39am finish
The Murray-Kokkinakis epic has ignited debate about tennis schedules. Here's where it fits in the 15 latest finishing matches ever.
McEnroe's two-word response to Rafa's controversial deal
Rafael Nadal has received criticism for a new partnership with Saudi Arabia and John McEnroe has again had his say on the controversial matter.
Nadal roasted for 'inexcusable' partnership
Rafael Nadal is the latest tennis star to accept a role with the Saudi Tennis Federation, earning criticism from legend John McEnroe.
Novak reveals bizarre 'hugging trees' preparation
Novak Djokovic has given an update on his wrist and revealed a quirky way in which he prepares for the Melbourne major.