PARIS (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal is set to make his return to the ATP Tour on the clay courts of Monte Carlo next month, tournament organisers announced on Tuesday, March 12. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP/File photo) "You never know what he's going to do, but I saw him training with his coaches on a private...
INDIAN WELLS (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal abandoned his planned ATP Tour comeback at the Indian Wells Masters on Wednesday, March 6, saying he was not ready for the demands of tournament tennis on the eve of his opening match in California. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) The Spanish icon's bombshell decision...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday, March 3, with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz, 3-6, 6-4, 14-12. Carlos Alcaraz poses with the trophy at The Netflix Slam at Michelob ULTRA Arena on Sunday, March 3, in Las...
MADRID (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, Feb. 14, was forced to shelve his plans to return to action at next week's Qatar Open, admitting he is "not ready to compete". Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP/File photo) The 37-year-old missed most of last year with a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal will headline a new exhibition tournament in Saudi Arabia, organizers said, as debate swirls about tennis's push into the conservative country. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (left) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (AFP/File photo) The Serb and the Spaniard, with...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal was named ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation on Monday, Jan. 15, as the Gulf kingdom aims to host more professional tournaments as part of a broader sports push. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) "Everywhere you look in Saudi Arabia, you can see growth and progress and...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic is once again red-hot favorite at the Australian Open as he chases an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, but a wrist problem and the emergence of Carlos Alcaraz puts his all-conquering reign under threat. Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic...
MELBOURNE (AFP) -- Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal on Sunday, Jan. 7, pulled out of the Australian Open with a "micro tear on a muscle" barely a week after making his comeback from a year-long injury absence, but said he remained positive. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) The 37-year-old had been out of...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal admitted on Friday, Jan. 5, he was "a little bit more scared than usual" after a fresh injury headache clouded his build-up to the Australian Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference after his loss against Australia's Jordan...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarterfinal to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday, Jan. 5. Australia's Jordan Thompson (left) and Spain's Rafael Nadal gesture after the former's win...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal said every day was an adventure as his comeback from injury gathered pace with an aggressive 6-1, 6-2 drubbing of Australian Jason Kubler at the Brisbane International on Thursday, Jan. 4. Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates victory after his men's singles match against...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he beat former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on Tuesday, Jan. 2, calling it an "emotional and important day." Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his men's singles match...
