The shot occurred in the second game of the second set of his first match on a clay court in 681 days and evoked images of Nadal in his prime. The 37-year-old Spanish tennis legend prevailed over ...

Rafael Nadal admitted that “a part of his life left ... Following the conclusion of that match, images of both players weeping as they sat side-by-side during the post match ceremony went ...

Rafael Nadal, often called the King of Clay, has left a lasting legacy at Roland Garros. His contribution to the French Open was honored with a special farewell ceremony. A permanent tribute in ...

AFP via Getty Images Nadal played his final competitive match last November before retiring and had dominated the French Open, going 112-4 during his career. He won 22 Grand Slam tournaments ...

Nadal has left an indelible mark on the French Open -- but Swiatek, Alcaraz and others may be able to carry on the legacy.

“Wow, just one ear,” Courier said as he watched the footage. Julian Finney//Getty Images Nadal serves during the quarterfinals of the 2008 French Open. By 2013, Nadal’s routine had become ...

More Andy Cheung/Getty Images Nadal's physical style of play and resilience on court made him a fan favorite and a formidable opponent. His dominance on clay courts, in particular, earned him the ...

Rafael Nadal will retire after the David Cup Finals Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is to retire from the sport after the upcoming Davis Cup Finals.

Rafael Nadal wore his signature Nike collection during the 2024 French Open. / Susan Mullane-Imagn Images While many of Nadal's most iconic on-court kits sold out a long time ago, fans will ...

Streaming: Fubo (try for free) Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here GO FURTHER Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’ Getty Images ...

“I want to thank the entire tennis industry, all the people involved in this sport, my long-time colleagues, especially my great rivals,” Nadal said over images of him playing against Federer ...

Rafael Nadal announced his impending retirement from tennis on Thursday at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so ...