PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 27, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) While Rafael Nadal found moments that brought back memories of his 14 Roland-Garros titles and earned him the monicker “King of Clay” – especially his trademark whip-like forehand passing shot winners that brought […]
PARIS/WASHINGTON, May 26, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) It’s been nineteen years since Rafael Nadal won his first Roland-Garros title in 2005, in his tournament debut. As he returns to Paris in 2024 following an injury absence last year, with 14 […]
ROME/WASHINGTON, May 11, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Ten-time Rome champion Rafael Nadal had never faced World No. 9 Hubert Hurkacz before their second-round tussle in the Internazionali BNL d’Italia at Foro Italico Saturday afternoon. After their 14-minute, 22-point opening game that […]
ROME/WASHINGTON, May 9, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Ten-time Internazionali BNL d’Italia champion Rafael Nadal returned to the Eternal City – and fans flocked to the Campo Centrale to watch the King of Clay at work Thursday afternoon. Making his 19th […]
ROME/WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) The 2024 edition of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia began Wednesday in the Eternal City of Rome, highlighted by four former champions in this year’s draw, including World No. 1 and six-time champion Novak […]
MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 1, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) As the clock struck midnight at the Mutua Madrid Open and Tuesday night morphed into early Wednesday, Rafael Nadal received a standing ovation as he ran from his bench onto the clay surface of […]
MADRID/STARNBERG, April 27, 2024 Rafael Nadal has booked his spot in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open by winning against 10th-seeded Australian Alex De Minaur, 7-6 (6), 6-3 at the Caja Magica on Saturday afternoon. Nadal, who scored […]
Laver Cup Press Release, April 22, 2024 Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will join Team Europe later this year for the seventh edition of the Laver Cup, to be held at Uber Arena in Berlin from September 20-22. Nadal will team up with fellow Spaniard and World No. 3 Carlos […]
BARCELONA/STARNBERG, April 16, 2024 Rafael Nadal has returned to the court in style. The Spanish tennis legend marked his comeback with a first-round victory on Tuesday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. In a commanding performance and in front of […]
MELBOURNE/WASHINGTON, January 7, 2024 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2024 Australian Open, citing a “micro tear” on a muscle. In sharing his injury update via social media from Melbourne on Sunday, a week before the start […]
