Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal is a Spanish-born tennis player, who began his professional career in 2001. As of 2023, Nadal is ranked at No.2 in ATP rankings, and is the all-time leader of Grand Slam men's singles titles. He is regarded as the greatest clay court tennis player in history, with 62 of his 92 titles coming from clay, a 137-3 record for best-of-5-set matches, and 0 losing streaks overall. In 2022, Nadal's championship-winning performances at the Australian Open and Roland Garros saw him surpass long-time rivals and members of "The Big Three", Novak Djokovic, currently with 21 Grand Slam titles, and Roger Federer, who retired with 20 Grand Slams.
Rafael Nadal's 2023 tennis campaign is undeniably a strong pursuit for the "greatest of all-time" status, being the only current men's singles player to hold 22 Grand Slam titles. Nadal continues to hold his own in a new era of tennis, featuring a new generation of stars, led by fellow Spanish player Carlos Alcaraz.
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Nadal given hero's goodbye after Madrid loss
Rafael Nadal has made his last appearance at his home tournament and the local hero was given a hell of a send-off.
Rival's bizarre request after Nadal thrashing
After taking more than three hours of Rafael Nadal's time on court, Pedro Cachin wanted one more thing from the Spaniard.
Demon downed as 'timeless' Rafa returns to form
Rafael Nadal showed little signs of the injuries that have dogged him for years in a stunning showing against Alex de Minaur in Madrid.
Struggling Nadal reveals telling de Minaur truth
Rafa Nadal set up another clash with Australian Alex de Minaur in the space of two weeks, and he was extremely candid about his chances.
'I wouldn't be playing': Nadal's sad injury update
The Spaniard didn't seem too optimistic about his chances of being ready for Roland Garros next month.
'It's never easy': Demon upstages Nadal in big win
Aussie star Alex de Minaur has put an end to Rafa Nadal's comeback tournament, upstaging the legend on his favoured clay.
'Rafa is back!': Nadal to face Demon in last-minute return
Rafael Nadal was back to his best at the Barcelona Open, ending a long lay-off from tournament tennis. He faces Alex de Minaur next.
Nadal's grim injury update ahead of French Open
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters because of injury, delaying the start of his clay-court tournament preparation.
'The end is nigh': Courier's tip after sad Nadal call
Rafael Nadal has barely played over the past 18 months, with speculation over his future in the sport reaching fever-pitch.
'Missed this energy': Rafa stuns in tennis return
Rafael Nadal has barely played in the past 18 months, but his performance in an exhibition match against Carlos Alcaraz has fans excited.