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Rafael Nadal has 'proved us all wrong' after overcoming injuries and doubts about versatility – Eurosport pundit

According to Eurosport's Barbara Schett, Rafael Nadal has “proved us all wrong” with his longevity and versatility after the Spaniard announced he was ending his illustrious career. The 38-year-old confirmed he will hit his final competitive ball at the Davis Cup final in an emotional retirement post on social media published on Thursday. Tributes poured […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Rafael Nadal is retiring from tennis on time

For more than 20 years, Rafael Nadal relied on his reputation for authenticity. Roger Federer was the tennis politician, a simple fan of neutrality. Novak Djokovic was destined to tackle the difficult task of fitting into a sport defined by the Nadal-Federer rivalry by trying out a range of identities. He has only recently settled […]

By Andrew Jack

October 11, 2024October 11, 2024

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Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic reacts to Rafael Nadal's surprising resignation

Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal, one of the most victorious players in the history of the sport, will retire after next month's Davis Cup. Nadal will play for his home country during the tournament alongside his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, the youngest men's player to win four championships and Nadal's heir to the throne. The Davis […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Rafael Nadal has “outperformed more than anyone” as Roger Federer made the “talent” comparison during the Spaniard's retirement

Rafael Nadal is considered one of the biggest high-flyers in men's tennis after the Spaniard announced his impending retirement at the end of the year. Nadal will draw the curtain on a stunning career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles, including 14 at the French Open. Perhaps the most memorable moment was the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Rafael Nadal's retirement puts an end to his legendary tennis career

We will never know the ways in which Rafael Nadal had to stretch, massage and manipulate his body, how many painkillers he had to take and how much torture he had to endure to achieve this Vamos Magic happens for so long. He didn't always like to talk about these details, especially in the heat […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November

Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, Spain, in November. “The reality is that it has been a difficult few years, particularly the last two. I don’t think I was able to play without restrictions,” the 38-year-old said in a video posted on Thursday, October […]

By Andrew Jack

October 10, 2024October 10, 2024

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China Open: Coco Gauff reaches quarterfinals after injured Naomi Osaka ends her career, Paula Badosa flattens Jessica Pegula

Coco Gauff reached the quarter-finals of the China Open after Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from their blockbuster clash in Beijing as the match ended in a draw in Beijing. Osaka led by a set and a break before fourth-seeded Gauff fought back to level the score at 3-6, 6-4 and force a decider. […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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Sinner plays Alcaraz in the China Open final and Osaka is out with a back injury

BEIJING — Top seed Jannik Sinner will face rival Carlos Alcaraz in the China Open final after recording a 6-3, 7-6 (3) victory over home favorite Bu Yunchaokete on Tuesday. Sinner and Alcaraz won all four Grand Slam titles this year. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head series 5-4 – including wins in both meetings this year […]

By Andrew Jack

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024

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Oregon man charged with stalking and harassing UConn star Paige Bueckers

A 40-year-old Oregon man appeared in Connecticut Supreme Court on Monday on charges he stalked and harassed UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers, including threatening violence if the two were not allowed to meet. Robert Cole Parmalee of Grants Pass, Oregon, was charged with disturbing the peace, electronic stalking and harassment. Parmalee was arrested twice […]

By Andrew Jack

September 18, 2024September 18, 2024