Federer’s letter to Nadal encapsulates beauty of tennis
Tributes flooded in this week as Rafael Nadal played his last professional tennis match – none more prominent than an emotional message to the Spaniard from Roger Federer.
22 November 2024
Age
38 years
Born
Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Height
185cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight
85kg (187 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 22/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 83%Turned Pro2001Playing HandLeft-handedPrize Money$134,946,100 USDCoachCarlos Moya, Marc Lopez, Gustavo MarcaccioSingles Titles92Singles Win-Loss1080-227-
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Retiring Rafa's slice of AO history stands tall
Spanish legend Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from tennis, departing the sport with a notable record at Melbourne Park among his many extraordinary achievements.
11 October 2024
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Olympic rematch: Djokovic and Nadal to meet for the 60th time
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will resume their storied rivalry, meeting at the Olympics for the first time in 16 years.
29 July 2024
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Superstar pairing Nadal and Alcaraz begin with win at Paris 2024
Spanish superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz combine for the first time and win through to the second round of the men’s doubles event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
28 July 2024
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Olympics draw preview: Nadal and Djokovic on early collision course
Women's top seed Swiatek and US flag-bearer Gauff learn their Paris 2024 paths, while Murray and Kerber prepare fort their final events.
26 July 2024
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Having mirrored Nadal at Roland Garros, can Swiatek replicate Rafa at Wimbledon?
Rafael Nadal won his first Wimbledon crown in 2008 after winning four Roland Garros titles. Four-time Roland Garros winner Iga Swiatek will be looking to replicate that pattern this year in London.
25 June 2024
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Nadal: “If it's the last time I played here, I am in peace”
Not even Rafael Nadal knows if his loss to Alexander Zverev was the last match of his iconic French Open career, but he is targeting a return to Roland Garros at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
28 May 2024
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In Rome, Djokovic and Nadal finally back at same event
For the first time since Australian Open 2023, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will compete at the same tournament this week in Rome. Speaking on The AO Show Weekly, Wally Masur is intrigued to see how they will fare.
10 May 2024
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AO Flashback: Nadal survives sporting Smyczek in 2015 thriller
Rafael Nadal arrived at Australian Open 2015 low on confidence during a mid-career swoon lasting almost three years. But he never stopped fighting, as his second-round epic against Tim Smyczek proved.
9 May 2024
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Five in focus: Ruud, Collins, Nadal, Andreeva, Tsitsipas
With the clay-court season unfolding in Europe, we spoke to 2010 Roland Garros finalist Sam Stosur about five players capturing the spotlight and generating interest in the run-up to Paris.
3 May 2024
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Nadal “feeling good” ahead of return in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal is encouraged by his progress following a lengthy injury lay-off and is thrilled simply to be back as he prepares to resume competing at the Brisbane International.
29 December 2023
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Nadal to make comeback at Brisbane International
Rafael Nadal will return to tennis for the first time in almost a year at the Brisbane International, another boost for the hotly-anticipated Australian Summer of Tennis in 2024.
2 December 2023
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Ten fearless predictions for 2023
With Australian Open 2023 in the rear-view mirror, what will unfold over the rest of the 2023 season? Our crystal ball tells all …
30 January 2023
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Say what? The best quotes of AO 2023
Lucky net cords, unlucky draws, locking in, chilling out, and brutal honesty – there was no topic off-limits when the players met the press in Melbourne this fortnight.
29 January 2023
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McDonald overcomes injured Nadal at AO 2023
Reigning men's singles champion Rafael Nadal labours with injury before losing in straight sets to American Mackenzie McDonald in the second round on Wednesday.
18 January 2023