Tennis - Retiring Nadal remains an inspiring role model and humble idol for fellow pros
With 22 Grand Slam titles in the bag, Rafa Nadal said he is at peace with his decision to hang up his racket after the Davis Cup next month.
Sun Oct 27 2024
Tennis - 'King of Clay' Nadal to end stellar career after injury-hit spell
Rafa Nadal will call time on his illustrious but injury-plagued career after next month's Davis Cup Finals.
Thu Oct 10 2024
Paris Olympics 2024: What you need to know right now
France's Olympic poster boy Leon Marchand won an unprecedented two Olympic finals in the pool in one night.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Tennis - Ailing Nadal bows out of Australian Open, rain causes havoc
A wincing Nadal suffered a left hip problem midway through his 6-4 6-4 7-5 loss to American Mackenzie McDonald.
Wed Jan 18 2023
Tennis - Nadal to return at Paris Masters, says coach
Rafa Nadal will return to competition at next week's Paris Masters before taking his place at the season-ending ATP Finals, Moya said.
Wed Oct 26 2022
Tennis - Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong
Novak Djokovic said he wants his biggest rivals to be by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Tennis - Fit and still driven, Djokovic not thinking about retirement
Novak Djokovic has assured that he does not feel "old enough" to consider bringing down the curtain yet.
Mon Sep 26 2022
Tennis - Federer to bow out in style with Nadal by his side
Federer will partner Nadal for a doubles match on the opening day of the Laver Cup at London's O2 Arena.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Tennis - Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic
Federer has struggled with injuries in recent years and said last week that he would end his career after the Laver Cup in London.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Tennis - Terrific Tiafoe knocks out Nadal in major US Open upset
It was the first time this year that Nadal, who had been chasing a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title, has been beaten in a major.
Tue Sep 06 2022
Tennis - Nadal wins ugly US Open match against Fognini
Nadal overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini and reach the third round of the US Open.
Fri Sep 02 2022
Tennis - Injured Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon, sends Kyrgios into final
With Nadal's withdrawal, unseeded 27-year-old Kyrgios became the first Australian to reach the men's singles final at the All England Club.
Fri Jul 08 2022
Tennis - Injured Nadal unsure if he can play semis against Kyrgios
Nadal appeared close to retiring mid-match on Wednesday on Centre Court but he found the will to beat Fritz in four hours and 20 minutes.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Tennis - Nadal vows to fight in 'big challenge' against Djokovic
Nadal had won the French Open four years in a row before losing to eventual champion Djokovic in the semi-finals last year.
Mon May 30 2022
Tennis - Nadal sails through with 300th major win
Nadal counts 13 Roland Garros titles among his overall 21 majors - the highest among men.
Thu May 26 2022