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From 168 to 13: How Rafael Nadal’s advice helped Rafael Jodar’s stunning rise

August 28, 2026 11:45 pm

In the last seven months, Rafael Jodar has claimed his maiden ATP title on Marrakech's clay, reached the French Open quarter-final and has made one semi-final and two quarter-final appearances at Masters 1000 tournaments.

Lionel Messi likened himself to Rafael Nadal after his World Cup hat-trick against Algeria on Tuesday night. (AP Photo)

Emotional Messi reveals Nadal inspiration after his first World Cup hat-trick

June 17, 2026 6:16 pm

After Argentina romped to a 3-0 win on the back of his maiden World Cup hat-trick, Messi revealed that he was inspired by Rafael Nadal's journey through the lens of his four-part documentary.

Rafael Nadal on life after retirement: ‘I'm in a new phase'

June 07, 2026 5:35 pm

Rafael Nadal said philanthropy has become a major part of his life since bringing the curtain down on one of the most successful careers in tennis history.

Flavio Cobolli on using Nadal's shower at French Open: ‘More crazy than others’

June 04, 2026 5:37 pm

Flavio Cobolli, who reached his first Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday with a four-set win over Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime, said that he had been using the same shower cubicle that, according to the Italian, Nadal considered his own during the Spaniard's dominant years in Paris

Rafael Nadal rubbishes reports of challenging for Real Madrid presidency

May 14, 2026 5:39 pm

Rafael Nadal has expressed interest for the post in the past but said that he would not be challenging for it this time after Real Madrid president Florentino Perez called for elections.

Iga Swiatek trains with Rafael Nadal at his academy ahead of clay court season. (PHOTO: Rafa Nadal/X)

Iga Swiatek trains with Rafael Nadal at his academy ahead of clay court season: ‘He’s the person I can turn to’

April 03, 2026 1:18 pm

Ahead of the Stuttgart Open, Iga Swiatek practiced in Rafael Nadal’s academy with the 14-time French Open champion by her side.

Football didn’t fully leave Nadal and Alcaraz, demarcated by generations, bound by the same quest for tennis greatness and love for football. (X)

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.

Rafael Nadal watching the Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Australian Open 2926 final. (PHOTO: AP)

'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.

Australian Open 2026: Nadal backs Alcaraz in the final but has reserved praise for his old rival Novak Djokovic.

'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.

FILE: Former Spanish tennis players Marc Lopez and Rafael Nadal. (PHOTO: Reuters)

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.