Reflecting on Rafael Nadal’s storied career in tennis

Rafael Nadal’s tennis career: A king of clay who should be remembered as so much more
He also spent his entire career battling his own body, with Nadal’s injuries both acute and chronic carving the trajectory of his career and to an extent the way he played tennis. King of clay. Warrior.
End of an era: Reflecting on Rafael Nadal’s storied career in tennis
When Rafael Nadal retired from the game last week, he left a remarkable two-decades legacy in his wake. He was beloved on the court, and off, by players and fans alike. The holiday season is a time of reflection,
Rafael Nadal says he doesn't want to retire from tennis — it's his body that 'doesn't want to play anymore'
"The truth is that nobody ever wants to arrive at this moment," said Nadal, who had announced his plans for retirement in October.
Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’
In the years that followed, Nadal worked to improve his all-court game and his serve, and his results away from clay improved. He missed the Australian Open in 2006 but won his second Roland Garros title before reaching that year’s Wimbledon final and U.S. Open quarters. Roger Federer schooled him on Centre Court, winning the first set 6-0.
Rafael Nadal already shows his skills away from tennis
Rafael Nadal officially retired from professional tennis on Tuesday, November 19, after Spain was eliminated by Netherlands on Day 1 of the Davis Cup Finals. The 22-time Grand Slam champion dreamed of finishing in style in Malaga, but nothing went in the right direction.
Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony was based on what he wanted, tennis official says
Rafael Nadal’s relatively low-key retirement ceremony at the Davis Cup has been defended by the head of the International Tennis Federation as being dictated by the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s wishes.
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The end of an era: How Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal helped each other to global superstardom
Rafael Nadal retired from professional tennis after the Davis Cup last week. One of the ‘Big Four’, the much-lauded Spanish ...
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Rafael Nadal has two more tournaments in his sights after retirement from tennis
Rafael Nadal called time on his illustrious tennis career earlier this month, but the Spaniard is already looking ahead to ...
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Uncle Toni shares very honest POV on Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell
Toni Nadal, uncle and former coach of the Spanish legend Rafael Nadal, gave an interview to ATP in which he analyzed his ...
Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
Rafael Nadal's tennis career includes 22 Grand Slam trophies, a record 14 French Open titles and plenty of other significant ...
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‘I have left a legacy’: The great Rafael Nadal bids final farewell to professional tennis at the Davis Cup
The undisputed ‘King of Clay’, 22-time grand slam winner and all-time great Rafael Nadal has played his final ...
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Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years ...
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Ex-Slam finalist details why he doesn't see Rafael Nadal pulling off an Andy Murray
Former two-time French Open finalist Alex Corretja pretty much thinks there is zero chances of Rafael Nadal pulling off an ...
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Novak Djokovic accused of ruining Rafael Nadal's retirement party with decision
Novjson Djokovic announced that Andy Murray would be his new coach just days after Rafael Nadal called time on his career.