Report: Nadal reins in talented young pretender Draper
Rafael Nadal has tamed promising 21-year-old Jack Draper in a heavily hyped battle of the southpaws in the first outing of his Australian Open title defence.
16 January 2023
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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Australian Open and Kia extend historic partnership to 2028
Kia ambassador and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal launched the 130-strong Kia fleet on Tuesday ahead of Australian Open 2023.
10 January 2023
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Nadal lays heartaches to rest with 'unforgettable day'
For so long, the Australian Open has been an outlier in Rafael Nadal's glittering career, a site of bad luck and broken dreams. His "most unexpected" Slam changed all of that on Sunday.
31 January 2022
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What we learned: Six takeaways from AO 2022
Two weeks of showstopping tennis at Melbourne Park told us plenty about the present of the men's and women's game, but gave us an insight into what might unfold for the reminder of the calendar year too.
31 January 2022
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Analysis: How Nadal won the final
Nadal's 21st Grand Slam title was a masterpiece, displaying all the physical and mental attributes that have made him a champion. And he needed to be on fire to get the job done over a gallant Medvedev.
31 January 2022
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Alone at the top: Nadal wins record 21st major singles title
Rafael Nadal has clinched a men's singles record 21st Grand Slam crown, the Spaniard climbing from the canvas to defeat Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.
30 January 2022
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Nadal v Medvedev: a tale of two groundstrokes
The Australian Open 2022 men's singles final pits Rafael Nadal's venomous forehand against Daniil Medvedev's brilliant backhand.
30 January 2022
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Men's final preview: Destiny versus the disruptor
Daniil Medvedev has been here before, denying Novak Djokovic a record 21st men's major singles crown at last year's US Open. With the same prize on the line in the AO decider, can Rafael Nadal repel the Russian where Djokovic couldn't?
29 January 2022
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'I'm still learning from them': Berrettini relishes lessons from legends
Matteo Berrettini had been a pillar of consistency at Slams, having won his past 21 matches against all opponents other than Djokovic. Today he came up against a rampant Nadal, which was another lesson in mental and physical prowess.
28 January 2022
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History beckons: Nadal advances into decider
Nadal monstered Berrettini from the outset, with the Italian only really getting into his stride in the third set. Nadal's next appointment could be history-breaking: the chance to win a 21st Grand Slam.
28 January 2022
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Men's semifinal preview: Twice the tension, double the drama
Australian Open 2022 features both men's semifinals on Friday, and serves up two match-ups with plot twists and legacy plays everywhere you look.
27 January 2022
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'A bit of a miracle': Nadal thankful for rest before next test
Rafael Nadal was thrilled to survive a five-set examination from Denis Shapovalov on Tuesday – and just as thankful he has some extra time to recover for his semifinal.
25 January 2022
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Nadal stumbles, then surges past Shapovalov into semifinals
The ailing Spaniard grinds the Canadian down to make the final four in Melbourne for the seventh time, overcoming injury to win in five sets and keep his quest for a record 21st major title alive.
25 January 2022
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Day 9 men's preview: Nadal, Monfils look to keep youth at bay
The pair of 35-year-olds know that time is of the essence, but Denis Shapovalov and Matteo Berrettini have every reason to believe their time is now.
24 January 2022
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Shapovalov learning the value of patience ahead of Nadal clash
Denis Shapovalov defeated Rafael Nadal as a swashbuckling teenager in 2017, but he'll take a different approach into his AO quarterfinal against the Spanish icon.
24 January 2022