Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
Rafael Nadal says he doesn't want to retire from tennis — it's his body that 'doesn't want to play anymore'
"The truth is that nobody ever wants to arrive at this moment," said Nadal, who had announced his plans for retirement in October.
Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring at home in Spain and as part of Spain's Davis Cup team
Rafael Nadal's Subdued Davis Cup Farewell: A Tribute to a Tennis Legend
Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was low-key, honoring his wishes. ITF President David Haggerty emphasized the importance of respecting Nadal's desires for the event. Despite differing opinions,
Rafael Nadal retirement: Roger Federer pens heartfelt letter to longtime rival before his final tennis event
Tennis legend Roger Federer wrote a heartfelt letter to Rafael Nadal on Tuesday before the Spanish star joins him in retirement. Nadal is participating in the Davis Cup in Malaga, Spain this week before saying goodbye to the sport he has played professionally since 2001.
Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal
It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga.
Davis Cup Organisers Hit Back At Critics Of Nadal Retirement Ceremony
Davis Cup organisers said tennis superstar Rafael Nadal had the retirement ceremony that he wanted this week in Malaga, despite some criticism of the event from people close to the player.
Rafael Nadal retires
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has hung up his racket. There were a slew of upsets among teams in the US LBM Coaches Poll, creating chaos for the top 10. Our prediction for how it will look. The Kansas City Chiefs take on the Carolina Panthers this afternoon in Week 12 nation.
Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years
Rafael Nadal: Davis Cup organisers defend retirement ceremony amid criticism
Davis Cup Finals tournament director Feliciano Lopez and International Tennis Federation president David Haggerty have defended Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony. Former world No 1 and 22-time Grand Slam winner Nadal played the final match of his career at the Finals in Malaga this week.
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
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Babolat Unveils Tennis Racket for Rafael Nadal's Retirement
Tributes from all over the world continue to celebrate the legendary career of Rafael Nadal. While we have seen players .
Rafael Nadal has made $134 million in career prize money, will retire as No. 2 highest-earning tennis player ever
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There Will Never Be Another Tennis Player Like Rafael Nadal
Nadal endured repeated injuries over his two decades, some substantial with long delays, but he always found his way back to ...
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Botic van de Zandschulp answers what changed after ending Rafael Nadal's career
Van de Zandschulp was the last player to beat Nadal after beating the Spaniard in Netherland's 2-1 victory over Spain.