Rome: Nadal survives Shapovalov, sets Zverev rematch
On a day of spectacular comebacks in Rome, Rafael Nadal saved two match points to earn another shot at Alexander Zverev, who rebounded from 4-1 down in the final set.
14 May 2021
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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Rome: Williams, Osaka exit on day of upsets
While world No.1 Ash Barty and nine-time Rome champion Rafael Nadal advanced on Wednesday in Rome, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Sofia Kenin, Petra Kvitova and Daniil Medvedev all bowed out.
13 May 2021
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Serena, Djokovic return to action in Rome
Following limited activity in 2021, Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic return to the fold in Rome, adding their names to the stacked fields assembled in the Italian capital.
10 May 2021
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Madrid: Zverev stuns Nadal, faces Thiem next
Alexander Zverev upset Rafael Nadal to set up a Madrid Open semifinal against Dominic Thiem, who continues his impressive return to the tour.
8 May 2021
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Madrid: Nadal dismisses Alcaraz, Barty & Sabalenka into semis
No.1 seed Rafael Nadal handed a tennis lesson to young countryman Carlos Alcaraz while Ash Barty and Aryna Sabalenka continued their excellent clay-court form to reach the semis in Madrid.
6 May 2021
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Madrid men: Rafa to keep rolling?
Rafael Nadal carries increasing momentum into the Madrid Masters, where he headlines a field featuring eight of the world's top 10.
1 May 2021
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Nadal, Barty back to winning ways on clay
Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty, Matteo Berrettini and Sorana Cirstea captured clay-court titles during an action-packed Sunday of tournament finals in Europe.
26 April 2021
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Ruthless Rublev shocks Rafa in Monte Carlo
Andrey Rublev produced an impressive display to stun 11-time champion Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo and advance to his second straight ATP Masters semifinal.
17 April 2021
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Monte Carlo: Evans stuns Djokovic, Nadal-Rublev in quarterfinals
Despite a lean clay-court record, Dan Evans created the upset of the Monte Carlo Masters so far with a straight-sets victory over world No.1 Novak Djokovic – the first top-five win of his career.
16 April 2021
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Djokovic subdues Sinner, Nadal dominant in Monte Carlo
Novak Djokovic continued his unbeaten start to 2021 while Rafael Nadal's love affair with Monte Carlo endured after both notched straight-sets victories on Wednesday.
15 April 2021
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Djokovic, Nadal return as clay season heats up in Monte Carlo
Eight of the world's top 10 men, including Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, will compete this week in Monte Carlo, the biggest clay-court event so far in 2021.
12 April 2021
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Super six: The best matches from AO 2021
From match-pointing saving feats to big names riding out an onslaught or coming up short with the finish line in sight, AO2021 delivered big on highlights.
21 February 2021
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Stung Nadal to keep fighting for major chances
The 20-time Grand Slam champion surrendered a two-set lead to Stefanos Tsitsipas to fall just short in an enthralling quarterfinal clash.
18 February 2021
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Tsitsipas stuns Nadal in five to make semis
No.5 seed comes back after losing opening two sets to put Spanish star’s quest for a record 21st major on hold, and will meet Daniil Medvedev in Friday’s semifinal.
17 February 2021
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Nadal back in business with 'healthy ambition'
The 2009 champion has dealt with adversity once again to storm into Grand Slam contention, moving into the quarterfinals without losing a set.
17 February 2021
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