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John McEnroe claims Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner would beat Rafael Nadal ‘at his best’

The pair contested an epic French Open final and have shared the last six grand slam singles titles

The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic Makes Heartbreaking Admission About Rafael Nadal's Retirement

Novak Djokovic came to a sentimental realization about Rafael Nadal's retirement following his second round French Open victory.

Sports Illustrated

Roland Garros: Five things we learned on Day 2: Adieu Caroline. What of Richard?

Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz launched the defence of their respective singles titles with straight sets victories as French star Caroline Garcia said goodbye to all that and Richard Gasquet decided to stick around for the big time.

Radio France Internationale

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Djokovic, Federer and Murray join French Open homage to 14-time champion Nadal

In a tearful lap of honour of centre court on Sunday evening, Rafael Nadal bade a formal farewell to the French Open in Paris following an homage to the exploits that furnished him with a record 14 titles.

Radio France Internationale

Rafael Nadal sheds tears in emotional French Open ceremony with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray

The 14-time French Open is scheduled to be celebrated in the main stadium of the French Open on Day 1 of the tournament

The Independent UK

French Open to celebrate 'love story' with clay court legend Nadal

Between June 2005 and his farewell appearance at the Roland Garros Stadium in May 2024, Rafael Nadal dispatched an array of adversaries to claim 14 French Open singles titles.

Radio France Internationale

Rafael Nadal's absence from the 2025 French Open changes the tournament

The French Open is entering a new era this year now that Rafael Nadal has retired

The Independent UK

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'Borderlands 4' shows off new planet Kairos in gameplay deep dive, and it's coming a week earlier than we expected (video)

Gearbox is ready to talk about what's new in Borderlands 4, and the new entry in the iconic sci-fi FPS-RPG series looks like a blast.

Space

Mutua Madrid Open: Jack Draper Laughs At Nadal Comparisons

Indian Wells champion Jack Draper is honored but does not believe he should be compared to Rafael Nadal for one big reason

The Sports Daily

Carlos Alcaraz ‘doesn’t want to be called Rafael Nadal’s successor’ as he strives to write own legacy

Alcaraz has often said that Nadal was his childhood hero but is determined to write his own history

The Independent UK

French Open chiefs plan centre court fiesta for Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal will be hailed for his not insignificant achievements on the courts at the Roland Garros stadium at the start of this year's championships on 25 May, French Open bosses revealed on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

‘A love story’: Roland Garros to honour Rafael Nadal’s legendary legacy

Rafael Nadal is to be honoured for his achievements at the French Open with a ceremony at this year’s tournament.

The National (Scotland)

French Open confirms plans for tribute to Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros

Nadal, a 14-time Roland Garros champion, retired in November last year

The Independent UK

Who is Alexandra Eala? Rafa Nadal Academy graduate creating history at Miami Open for the Philippines

The 19-year-old, a former junior grand slam champion, has been making waves - and history - in Miami this week

The Independent UK

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The National (Scotland)

Rafa Benitez aware of Rangers manager job speculation

Rafa Benitez is aware of speculation linking him with the Rangers job

The Independent UK

Louis Vuitton faces ridicule over heavily-edited photo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer for new campaign

‘Why does it look like they’re in heaven?’ One commenter asked

The Independent UK

The man who ended Nadal's career helps the Netherlands take a Davis Cup lead against Germany

The last man to face — and beat — Rafael Nadal in an official tennis match has given the Netherlands a 1-0 lead over Germany in the Davis Cup semifinals

Evening Standard

Feliciano Lopez interview: ‘My friend Rafael Nadal is as good a human as tennis player – that’s remarkable’

Lopez tells Standard Sport about his friendship with Nadal, from his personality off the court to the impact he has had on it

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The Independent UK

Spain and tennis having to cope with the retirement of the great Nadal

It was an emotional farewell from tennis for Nadal this week after Spain was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Davis Cup in Malaga

Sports Illustrated

Carlos Alcaraz Shares Gratitude for Rafael Nadal As Tennis Legend Retires

The young Spaniard has made it clear how big of an impact Nadal has had on his career.

Evening Standard

Vamos Rafael Nadal! It’s time to go for Spain's brave warrior

‘Shy and funny’ tennis great bows out as sport’s ultimate competitor

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal's legacy is a relentlessness that inspired Carlos Alcaraz and plenty of others

Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis serves as a reminder that for all of his Grand Slam titles and other successes, his greatest legacy might be the qualities that inspired Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek and other younger players

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal: Overall career prize money the legend earned before retiring

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, famously called ‘Rafa’, retired from the sport as one of the most decorated players with 22 Grand Slam titles, which included a record 14 French Open crowns since making his professional debut as a 14-year-old in 2001.

The Guardian - UK

Farewell, Rafael Nadal: it was my pleasure to know one of sport’s most gracious champions

Quiet man from Mallorca didn’t stop the clock on his ageing body but what a life, what a career – truly tennis’s ‘real thing’

The Times of India

'The best sportsman in history': Rafael Nadal's legacy celebrated as an emotional 'King of Clay' retires from tennis

NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal, one of tennis’s greatest icons, retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, marking the end of an illustrious 23-year career. The 38-year-old Spanish legend was honored with a heartfelt tribute at the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga, where the Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1.

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