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 leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
Rafael Nadal's tennis career includes 22 Grand Slam trophies, a record 14 French Open titles and plenty of other significant numbers.
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 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 Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal of Team Spain gets emotional while watching a video on the giants screens during his farewell after Spain being knocked out on the quarterfinal tie between Netherlands and Spain during the Davis Cup Finals at Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena on November 19,
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,
Federación de tenis sobre despedida de Nadal: ‘Hicimos la ceremonia que Rafa quería’
La ceremonia de retiro relativamente discreta de Rafael Nadal en la Copa Davis fue defendida por el presidente de la Federación Internacional de Tenis, argumentando que se hizo según los deseos del campeón de 22 Grand Slams.
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 wanted low-key retirement ceremony, ITF prez says
Rafael Nadal's relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup was defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation on Sunday.
With Rafael Nadal retiring, what's the future of men's professional tennis?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sports journalist Reem Abulleil, Rafael Nadal's impact on men's tennis and what the sport could look like as top players retire.
Rafael Nadal, Spain’s sporting icon, tennis legend and a nifty footballer: ‘Rafa is part of us’
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Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup. It's a rare team event in tennis
MALAGA, Spain (AP) — Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring ... which wrapped up Wednesday with Italy ...
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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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 .
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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.