Rafa Nadal

Defending champion Rafael Nadal CRASHES out of Australia Open 2023, loses to Mackenzie McDonald

The 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal appeared in obvious pain in the final set of his second round match and failed to mount a comeback. 

Jan 18, 2023, 12:14 PM IST

Australian Open 2023: Defending champion Rafael Nadal’s racquet gets STOLEN by ball boy during first round win over Jack Draper, WATCH

Australian Open defending champion Rafael Nadal complained about the disappearance of his racquet during his break, saying: “The ballboy took my racquet.”

Jan 16, 2023, 13:57 PM IST

Paris Masters 2022: ‘New dad’ Rafael Nadal not worried about No. 1 ranking any more

Rafa Nadal has achieved the coveted year-end No. 1 ranking five times, tied with Roger Federer, and trailing only Novak Djokovic (7) and Pete Sampras (6).

Nov 02, 2022, 08:07 AM IST

Roger Federer settles GOAT debate, says THIS about Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in final press conference

Roger Federer promises he won’t make a comeback; his surgically repaired right knee won’t allow it. His age, 41, doesn’t help. He is adamant, though, that he will remain connected to tennis. 

Sep 22, 2022, 10:33 AM IST

US Open 2022: Rafael Nadal NOSE just fine, improves to 18-0 against Richard Gasquet, WATCH

US Open 2022: Next for Rafael Nadal comes a matchup on Monday against No. 22 Frances Tiafoe, an American who reached the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the third year in a row. Nadal is 2-0 against Tiafoe.

Sep 04, 2022, 08:45 AM IST

US Open 2022: Rafa Nadal wins FIRST match at Flushing Meadows since 2019, rolls past Rinky Hijikata

Rafa Nadal did not show any serious lingering effects from the torn abdominal muscle that forced the 22-time Grand Slam champion to pull out of Wimbledon before he was supposed to play in the semifinals. 

Aug 31, 2022, 09:57 AM IST

Borna Coric spoils Rafa Nadal comeback in Cincinnati Masters event, sends him packing in 3 sets

Rafa Nadal began the season with three titles and 20 consecutive wins but will head into the US Open after only one summer hardcourt match. 

Aug 18, 2022, 10:08 AM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Injured Rafa Nadal wins epic quarters against Taylor Fritz, unsure of competing in semis vs Nick Kyrgios

A third Wimbledon title and first since 2010 on the manicured lawns and a US Open triumph at Flushing Meadows would see Rafa Nadal claim the calendar slam – a feat last achieved in 1969 by Australian great Rod Laver.

Jul 07, 2022, 06:27 AM IST

Rafa Nadal vs Taylor Fritz Wimbledon 2022 quarterfinal Livestream: When and Where to Watch Nadal vs Fritz LIVE in India

No. 2 seed Rafa Nadal will take on American Taylor Fritz for a berth in Wimbledon 2022 semifinal. Check TV Timings and Livestream details here.

Jul 06, 2022, 13:04 PM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Rafa Nadal taking extra care with COVID-19 scare after battling win over Ricardas Berankis

The COVID-19 pandemic forced organisers to cancel the 2020 Wimbledon tournament but no COVID-19 restrictions are in place this year and vaccination is not mandatory for players to participate. 

Jul 01, 2022, 07:26 AM IST

Rafa Nadal to Iga Swiatek: Top guns ease to win on Day 2 of Wimbledon 2022, in pics

Top men and women seeds Rafa Nadal and Iga Swiatek eased into the second round of the Wimbledon 2022 on Day 2 of the Grand Slam on Tuesday (June 28). There were, however, major upsets as seven-time champ Serena Williams and sixth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime crashed out. Here are TOP highlights from Day 2 of Wimbledon 2022.

Jun 29, 2022, 08:47 AM IST

Rafa Nadal vs Francisco Cerundolo Wimbledon 2022 Livestream details: When and Where to watch

For the first time in his career, Rafa Nadal arrives in SW19 halfway to the calendar Grand Slam, a feat no man has achieved since Rod Laver in 1969. 

Jun 28, 2022, 15:31 PM IST

Wimbledon 2022: Rafa Nadal ‘Calendar Slam’ bid faces Novak Djokovic hurdle on grass

Serbian Novaj Djokovic finished one match short of accomplishing it last season when he won the first three Grand Slams but lost to Russian Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final. 

Jun 23, 2022, 13:24 PM IST

Serena Williams to Roger Federer: How TOP tennis stars embrace parenthood, IN PICS

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal is about to become a father soon at the age of 36. But Nadal is not alone in parenthood with top tennis stars like Serena Williams, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic juggling tennis careers with family life. In these collection of pictures, we take a look at how TOP tennis stars embrace parenthood.

Jun 16, 2022, 10:41 AM IST

Rafa Nadal to become father for the first time, wife Maria Francisca Perello is expecting, says report

Rafa Nadal and Maria Francisca Perello have been together since they were teenagers and they got married three years ago. 

Jun 16, 2022, 07:09 AM IST

French Open champion Rafa Nadal ends retirement talk, says will play at Wimbledon if ‘body allows’

Rafa Nadal, a double Wimbledon champion, destroyed Norwegian Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to stay undefeated in Roland Garros finals. 

Jun 06, 2022, 08:02 AM IST

Rafael Nadal's journey to a record 22 Grand Slam titles

The following is a timeline charting how Nadal, playing in what is considered to be the greatest era of men`s tennis, surpassed the haul of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Jun 05, 2022, 21:43 PM IST

French Open 2022: Rafael Nadal enters 14th final at Roland Garros as Zverev retires hurt in semifinal

The German was trailing Nadal 7-6(8), 6-6. As he was leaving the arena, he received a huge standing ovation from the crowd. 

 

Jun 03, 2022, 22:39 PM IST

Happy Birthday Rafa Nadal: Know all about his romantic story with wife Maria Francisca Perello, in pics

21-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal turns 36 on Friday (June 3) ahead of his French Open 2022 semifinal against Alexander Zverev. Nadal is married to Maria Francisca Perello since October 2019. In these collection of pictures, we find out all about Nadal's wife Maria and their romantic story.

Jun 03, 2022, 09:27 AM IST

French Open 2022 Rafa Nadal vs Alexander Zverev Semifinal LIVE Streaming: When and where to watch, Livestream details in India HERE

21-time Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal will take on Alexander Zverev in the French Open 2022 semifinal on his 36th birthday on Friday (June 3).

Jun 03, 2022, 08:11 AM IST