The Latest Breaking News from Rafa

Rafael Nadal return date named as Spaniard fires French Open warning to rivals

Rafael Nadal is back in training and has pencilled in a return at the Madrid Open next month following his recovery from a fractured rib sustained during the Indian Wells Masters

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022

FSG may have sacked 'wrong person' at Liverpool as £120m transfer plan seen in new light

It more than 10 years since FSG parted company with Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli - does the Frenchman now deserve some extra credit for his Anfield legacy?

Liverpool Echo · Apr 12, 2022

Rafael Nadal's French Open build-up suffers new blow as he withdraws from Barcelona Open

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal faces a race against time to be fit for the French Open after being diagnosed with a stress rib fracture following Indian Wells

Daily Mirror · Apr 12, 2022

Nadal Thwarts Kyrgios to Reach Indian Wells Semi-finals

Rafael Nadal left Nick Kyrgios frustrated and fuming with a 7-6 (7/0), 4-7, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday. The unflappable Spaniard, who claimed a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 19-0 in 2022…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 18, 2022

How Is the Tennis World Responding to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?

In our latest mailbag, we look at recent results in Acapulco, but mostly how geopolitics are impacting the sport at large.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 2, 2022

What Rafael Leao did with Milan directors and Olivier Giroud as Arsenal lead race for £31m move

The Portuguese striker has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium but was congratulated by his teammates and club staff alike for a major AC Milan milestone

Football London · Feb 16, 2022

Novak Djokovic reveals family split watching Rafael Nadal's Australian Open win

Novak Djokovic found it difficult to watch the Australian Open final as Rafael Nadal claimed victory to move onto 21 Grand Slam singles titles.

Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2022

Arsenal face AC Milan fan backlash after £31.5m forward transfer talk sparks "downgrade" debate

Rafael Leao has been linked with a move to Arsenal but AC Milan fans have labelled the move a "downgrade" in the latest debate

Football London · Feb 16, 2022

Swiatek reflects on Nadal's inspirational triumph at Australian Open

DUBAI: Iga Swiatek watched spellbound from the packed stands of the Rod Laver Arena as her idol Rafael Nadal authored a titanic come back to clinch a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open last month.

The Times of India · Feb 15, 2022

Tata Open Maharashtra: Joao Sousa ends Elias Ymer’s run, to meet Emil Ruusuvuori's in final

PUNE: As a junior, Joao Sousa moved to Barcelona at the age of 16 and started training at the BTT tennis academy, where Francisco Roig, a key member of Rafael Nadal’s coaching staff, became his mentor.

The Times of India · Feb 6, 2022