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Rafael Nadal

  • Thursday, 10 October, 2024
    Spanish star Rafael Nadal calls time on glittering tennis career

    Left-hander won 22 Grand Slams and sparred with rivals Federer and Djokovic during a golden era for the sport

    Rafael Nadal is holding the trophy and smiling after winning the men's singles final at the 2022 French Open at Roland-Garros
  • Saturday, 20 January, 2024
    Scoreboard
    The sports payday made in Manchester Premium content

    Plus, Nadal signs up with Saudi Arabia’s push into tennis

  • Saturday, 24 September, 2022
    Tennis
    All-time tennis great Roger Federer loses final match

    ‘I would do it all over again,’ says winner of 20 Grand Slams after doubles defeat with partner and rival Rafael Nadal

    Roger Federer wipes tears after the final match of his career
  • Friday, 8 July, 2022
    Travel
    Nail it like Nadal: the ultimate tennis holiday — coached by Rafa’s mentor

    At the Sani Resort in Greece, amateur players can train under the watchful eye of Toni Nadal, the star’s uncle and former coach

  • Sunday, 26 June, 2022
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    If you want to be more likeable, try showing more stress

    Nail-biting and lip-chewing could actually be the key to winning friends and achieving success

  • Friday, 4 February, 2022
    Raphael Abraham
    Rafa Nadal and me — a tennis love story

    How a straggle-haired Spanish teenager won my heart — and made grand slam history

  • Monday, 9 September, 2019
    Sport
    Rafael Nadal claims fourth US Open title

    Spaniard’s 19th major title leaves him one shy of Roger Federer’s record

  • Thursday, 11 July, 2019
    News in-depthSport
    How veteran tennis stars continue to dominate Wimbledon

    Success of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic pushes average age in last 16 above 30 for first time

    Wimbledon 2019 by Charlie Bibby. Roger Federer beating Kei Nishikori 4-6 6-1 6-4 6-4 for his 100th match win at the All England Club to reach the semi-finals. To go with Murad Ahmed copy.
  • Monday, 1 July, 2019
    Watches & Jewellery
    Rafael Nadal’s watch designed to court danger at Wimbledon

    Tennis star helps to develop his timepieces as well as market them

    PARIS, FRANCE June 09. Rafael Nadal of Spain with the trophy after his victory against Dominic Thiem of Austria during the Men's Singles Final on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the 2019 French Open Tennis Tournament at Roland Garros on June 9th 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)
  • Tuesday, 19 June, 2018
    Sport
    Debentures could be an ace with tennis fans and portfolios too

    Aside from guaranteed seats, this instrument could make the owner money over the long run

    File photo dated 07-07-2016 of Serena Williams PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Issue date: Friday June 23, 2017. In 2013, the bitter rivalry between the two biggest names in women's tennis was exposed. At the time, Sharapova was dating Bulgarian tennis star Grigor Dimitrov, who was previously close to Williams. See PA story WIMBLEDON Controversies. Photo credit should read Adam Davy/PA Wire.
  • Friday, 24 June, 2016
    Sport
    Latest spin on tennis equipment is set to change the game

    Endorsements and innovation are king in a competitive market

    Smart Tennis Sensor by Sony
  • Friday, 24 June, 2016
    Special ReportPeter Aspden
    Crammed schedule is taking its toll on tennis players’ health

    Alarm bells ring as Nadal, Djokovic and all the gladiators of the game find it tough going

    Rafael Nadal
  • Friday, 24 June, 2016
    Sport
    Tennis players under stress from a full calendar

    Emerging players need an average of $40,000 a year to compete

    Britain Tennis - Aegon Championships - Queens Club, London - 19/6/16 Great Britain's Andy Murray reacts during the final Action Images via Reuters / Tony O'Brien Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.
  • Friday, 24 June, 2016
    Sport
    Who will usurp the dynasty of Djokovic, Federer and Williams?

    Next royals of the courts have yet to show up as tennis lacks a system for producing all-time greats

    Court royalty: (from left) Roger Federer, Borna Coric, Belinda Bencic and Serena Williams
  • Friday, 24 June, 2016
    Sport
    The tennis pay gap — men still earn more

    Despite equal prize money, endorsements tip the balance

  • Thursday, 9 June, 2016
    Personal Technology
    Tennis gadgets to improve your game, set and match

    Track and analyse your serves and volleys with apps, sensors and wristbands

    sony smart tennis sensor BL10
  • Monday, 6 June, 2016
    Sport
    Tennis stars’ stranglehold elbow out first-time champions

    In Grand Slam singles, there has been an average of one or fewer first-time champs

    Heather Watson of Britain returns the ball to Serena Williams of the United States during their singles match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Friday July 3, 2015. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
  • Thursday, 12 May, 2016
    World
    Nadal returns
    Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball to Nick Kyrgios of Australia during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Thursday, May 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
  • Tuesday, 22 March, 2016
    World
    Raymond Moore quits as tennis tournament boss after sexist comments

    Remarks have ignited dispute about gender pay gap in sport

    Serena Williams of the US returns to Silvia Soler Espinosa of Spain during their women's singles first round match at the China Open tennis tournament in the National Tennis Center of Beijing on September 29, 2014. Serena Williams won 7-5, 6-2. AFP PHOTO / WANG ZHAO (Photo credit should read WANG ZHAO/AFP/Getty Images)
  • Wednesday, 16 December, 2015
    US downturn
    Fed rate rise: a reminder of the world in 2006
  • Sunday, 22 November, 2015
    Sport
    Where is the next generation in men’s tennis?
  • Thursday, 15 October, 2015
    Lunch with the FT
    Lunch with the FT: Novak Djokovic

    Peter Aspden joins Novak Djokovic on his private jet — and on court — to find out what it’s like to be the world’s number one tennis player

    Novak Djokovic illustration by James Ferguson
  • Friday, 25 September, 2015
    Tax
    Giants of rugby could face bruising UK tax bills

    World Cup stars not exempt from ‘foreign performers’ charge

    Rugby World Cup 2015
  • Sunday, 13 September, 2015
    Sport
    Nadal appears to be losing some edge in breakpoint opportunities

    The Spaniard seems to have lost some steel, and is being outplayed by his opposition on these points

    Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Borna Coric of Croatia during their match at the U.S. Open Championships tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2015. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
  • Friday, 28 August, 2015
    Sport
    The greatest men’s tennis players of modern history

    Who are the players who defined the most competitive eras in men’s singles tennis?

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