Tennis legend Rafael Nadal had a heartfelt message for Alex Eala after the young Filipina pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 Miami Open, defeating world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam ...

The iconic Rafael Nadal believes that compatriot Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are the two players who stand clear at the top of men’s tennis. The Spanish legend, who collected a staggering ...

Rafael Nadal has opened up on the moment he knew his tennis career was “over”. The Spaniard spent the better part of two years sidelined by injuries before hanging up his racket at the Davis ...

Rafael Nadal could return to the clay courts of Madrid this spring as the tournament director extended a special invitation to the five-time former champion. The Spaniard retired from professional ...

Rafael Nadal has described Jannik Sinner’s ability to retain focus on his tennis as “amazing”, despite the distraction of his doping case. Sinner, the world No 1, has been embroiled in a ...

The racket Roger Federer used when battling Rafael Nadal at the 2011 French Open is up for action. Goldin Auctions is offering the racket at auction through Saturday. Bidding was up to $18,000 as ...

A signed 1980 tempera on Masonite painting by Marc Chagall soared to $199,700, a 1929 gouache and watercolor on Arches paper signed by Raoul Dufy realized $78,700... The auction’s undisputed headliner ...

Rafael Nadal has explained why his rivalry with Roger Federer was ‘more attractive’ than his rivalry with Novak Djokovic during the Big Three era. The three superstars dominated professional ...

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A Rafa Nadal Academy graduate, Eala had a special guest in her player box for the quarter-final - Nadal’s uncle and former coach, Toni. And she produced a statement performance in front of ...

ZEL, the lifestyle brand born of a partnership between Meliá Hotels International and Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal, is now open and ready to welcome guests. Combining elements of relaxation, ...