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Had Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal chosen football over tennis

February 02, 2026 1:18 pm

Both Spanish tennis greats adored the kicking boot as much as the crunching forehands - and their glory years have even coincided with Spain football's peaks, marking an enjoyable Foot-tenni era in sport.

'Too many Spanish legends, it felt like I was two against one': Novak Djokovic’s tribute to a watching Rafael Nadal after his Australian Open loss to Carlos Alcaraz

February 01, 2026 10:41 pm

Djokovic heaped praise on Alcaraz after going down fighting, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5, in the final.

'Not a drama': Rafael Nadal backs Carlos Alcaraz in Australian Open final but lauds 'very competitive' Novak Djokovic

January 31, 2026 3:07 pm

Nadal, who will be at Rod Laver Arena for the men’s final on Sunday said he would be supporting Alcaraz while reserving respect for his old rival.

Rafael Nadal’s former doubles partner opens up about the Spaniard’s future after retirement: ‘I can definitely picture him there’

January 19, 2026 4:44 pm

More than a year since leaving the sport, Rafael Nadal has not embarked on a new journey, neither in administration nor in coaching, nor even becoming Spain’s non-playing Davis Cup captain.

'I don't live thinking I am or was a tennis player': Rafael Nadal rules out any possibility of comeback, 'That chapter is closed'

December 26, 2025 4:36 pm

Rafael Nadal said that he is at peace with the fact that his body couldn't take the rigours of being a professional on the tour any more.

Rafael Nadal on the possibility of becoming Spain’s Davis Cup captain in future: 'Why not?'

December 26, 2025 4:14 pm

Rafael Nadal retired from tennis after representing Spain in the Davis Cup finals against the Netherlands in Malaga last year, a tie which the hosts lost 1-2 to bow out in the quarter-final stage

Rafael Nadal explains the difference between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz: ‘They’re different players from what I was’

December 26, 2025 3:34 pm

Rafael Nadal admitted that he did not identify himself with either Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz, adding that both Sinner and Alcaraz were a lot different from him.

'I’ve seen more of him than my mum': Novak Djokovic opens up about his friendship with Rafael Nadal amid Shanghai Masters loss

October 13, 2025 3:31 pm

Novak Djokovic said that it was not possible to be friends with rival players, adding that he had a lot of respect for Roger Federer, but was never close to him.

'The 'Fedal tour' sounds cool': Roger Federer proposes Rafael Nadal reunion, agent reveals talks on senior-style tour

September 21, 2025 9:39 am

Roger Federer revealed how he is working on his physical conditioning to maintain his fitness, while urging that a 'Fedal tour' with Rafael Nadal could be in the works pretty soon.

Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz create Open Era history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025 at US Open, break multiple records

September 06, 2025 10:21 am

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner booked their third successive Grand Slam final meeting of the year at the US Open on Friday night, erasing the trail of the Big 3 on the calendar after 23 years.

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Nadal says Australian Open victory 'one of the most emotional'

January 30, 2022 10:28 pm

Rafa Nadal said winning the Australian Open title on Sunday was one of the most emotional moments of his career as the Spaniard sealed a men's record 21st Grand Slam title by defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev in the final.

The more things change the more they stay the same for French Open king Rafael Nadal

October 12, 2020 1:37 pm

The more things change the more they stay the same for French Open king Nadal

Shanghai Masters: Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic through to semis

October 13, 2017 3:11 pm

Shanghai Masters: While Rafael Nadal takes on Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals, Marin Cilic (Croatia) beat Albert Ramos (Spain) 6-3 6-4 in the first match on Friday.

Roger Federer leads Team Europe to Laver Cup title win

September 25, 2017 10:32 pm

World number two Roger Federer handed Team Europe the maiden Laver Cup title after beating Team World's Nick Kyrgios.

US Open final, Rafael Nadal vs Kevin Anderson: Sweet 16 for Rafa Nadal

September 11, 2017 6:22 am

Rafael Nadal beat Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to win the 2017 US Open title.

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal's road to men's singles final

September 09, 2017 5:50 pm

Rafael Nadal will play his third Grand Slam final of the year when he faces the in-form South African Kevin Anderson at the Arthur Ashe stadium on Sunday. He will look to clinch his third US Open title and 16th Grand Slam title of the career.

Wimbledon 2017: Winners of Men's title in ten previous editions

June 28, 2017 8:37 pm

Wimbledon 2017 is all set to commence from July 3. Where Andy Murray is the defending champion, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal are strong contenders. Federer and Djokovic have won thrice in the last 10 editions.

Rafael Nadal's day out with kids in Delhi

December 10, 2015 4:56 pm

Spanish tennis sensation Rafael Nadal was at a 'Tennis clinic' held at the national capital on Thursday.

French Open: Novak Djokovic goes past Rafael Nadal; Serena Williams drowns Sara Errani

June 03, 2015 10:30 pm

Nadal and Errani were no match to Djokovic and Williams respectively.

Australian Open: Stan stuns Rafa in final

January 27, 2014 3:12 pm

Wawrinka becomes first in over 20 years to beat first and second ranked players to win Slam after getting past injured Nadal.

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