# Rafael Nadal

This year

2023

# Setback

Rafael Nadal to be sidelined for at least six weeks with Australian Open injury

A scan in Melbourne on Thursday showed the Spaniard suffered a tear to the iliopsoas muscle in his left hip.

1.5k

Jan 19th 2023, 8:50 AM

# rallied

Rafael Nadal ‘mentally destroyed’ as Australian Open defence ends in injury

American Mackenzie McDonald got the better of the stricken Spaniard with a 6-4 6-4 7-5 second-round victory.

6.1k

Updated

Jan 18th 2023, 8:32 AM

Last year

2022

# Upset

Nadal crashes in season-opening match as Swiatek cruises at United Cup

Cameron Norrie sealed the biggest win of his career by defeating Nadal in Sydney.

2.3k

Dec 31st 2022, 9:59 AM

# rivalry renewed

'Highly motivated' Nadal ready for Djokovic challenge in Australia

Spaniard brushes off suggestions this may be his last tilt at the season-opening Grand Slam.

2.1k

Dec 28th 2022, 10:47 AM

# Farewell to a legend

Roger Federer teams up with Rafael Nadal for farewell match

The 20-time Grand Slam champion will play doubles alongside his great rival at the Laver Cup.

4.5k

Sep 22nd 2022, 1:19 PM

# Flushing Meadows

Nadal stunned by Tiafoe at US Open as Alcaraz survives epic

Nadal, bidding for a 23rd Grand Slam title, lost 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the last-16 to 26th-ranked Tiafoe.

5.1k

Sep 6th 2022, 7:41 AM

# Flushing Meadows

Perfect Nadal, battling Swiatek into US Open fourth round

Four-time champion Nadal took his record over Richard Gasquet to a perfect 18-0

2.8k

Sep 4th 2022, 9:16 AM

# US Open

Nadal overcomes self-inflicted injury, Williams sisters lose in doubles

A round-up of the overnight action at Flushing Meadows.

5.3k

Sep 2nd 2022, 11:29 AM

# ostracised

Belarus star Azarenka axed from US Open Ukraine benefit

The former world number one was to have joined the likes of Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff, John McEnroe, Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek at the event.

6.9k

Aug 24th 2022, 5:34 PM

# slow road

Rafael Nadal loses to Borna Coric in gruelling return from injury

The 36-year-old Spaniard was pushed to the limit and beyond in what was his first match since an abdominal tear forced him out of Wimbledon.

2.8k

Aug 18th 2022, 8:05 AM

# different outlook

'He was happy to sit in his room and play video games' - Kyrgios' rise hailed

The richly-talented but deeply divisive Australian is through to the biggest match of his career.

7.4k

Jul 8th 2022, 8:57 AM

# Out

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to injury

The 22-time grand slam winner struggled with an abdominal problem during his quarter-final win over Taylor Fritz.

46.9k

Updated

Jul 7th 2022, 9:18 PM

# grin and bear it

Nadal battles on despite 'seven millimetre' tear to abdomen - report

The two-time champion intends to play Nick Kyrgios in tomorrow’s semi-final.

5.1k

Jul 7th 2022, 3:01 PM

# Sw19

Nadal into Wimbledon quarters as Kyrgios lurks

Meanwhile, 2019 champion Simona Halep demolished Spanish fourth seed Paula Badosa in just 60 minutes.

4.9k

Jul 4th 2022, 10:21 PM

# Sorry scenes

Rafael Nadal apologises after heated exchange on Centre Court

The two-time Wimbledon champion beat Lorenzo Sonego in straight sets to reach the fourth round.

24.1k

Jul 3rd 2022, 12:22 AM

# Sw19

Nadal and Swiatek survive wobbles to progress at Wimbledon

Nadal is chasing a calendar Grand Slam.

3.3k

Updated

Jun 30th 2022, 10:05 PM

# On track

Nadal says his 'intention is to play at Wimbledon'

The Spaniard is hoping to make his first appearance at the All England Club in three years.

2.2k

Jun 17th 2022, 1:50 PM

# Putting his best foot forward

Nadal undergoes foot treatment ahead of Wimbledon

Nadal has for years suffered from a problem in his foot called Muller-Weiss syndrome.

3.0k

Jun 8th 2022, 12:55 PM

# longevity

Nadal vows he will 'fight to keep going' after historic Roland Garros success

The record 22-time Grand Slam champion has been suffering from a chronic left foot problem and said earlier this week he was not sure how long he could continue.

28.9k

Jun 5th 2022, 5:42 PM

# relentless

Nadal wins 14th French Open and record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title

His straight-sets rout of Casper Ruud means saw the Spaniard become the oldest male champion at Roland Garros.

5.6k

Jun 5th 2022, 4:46 PM

# french open

Alexander Zverev says injury suffered against Rafael Nadal is ‘very serious’

The world number three’s participation at Wimbledon this month is in major doubt following the incident in Paris.

8.3k

Jun 4th 2022, 9:50 AM

# blockbuster

Nadal, Djokovic set up French Open quarter-final clash

Nadal and Djokovic will meet for the 10th time at Roland Garros.

3.5k

May 29th 2022, 9:29 PM

# tantalising

Djokovic overcomes French Open taunts to close in on Nadal's grand slam record

The Serbian gave the perfect response with a 6-1 6-3 6-3 demolition of 15th seed Diego Schwartzman to book his place in the quarter-finals.

6.6k

May 29th 2022, 4:20 PM

# Box Office

Djokovic, Nadal and 19-year-old Alcaraz reach French Open last-16

Reigning champion Djokovic and 13-time winner Nadal are on course to meet in the quarter-finals.

3.1k

Updated

May 27th 2022, 11:03 PM

# Disappointment

Defending champion among the big names to crash out early at French Open

Barbora Krejcikova tumbled out in the first round on Monday.

7.6k

May 23rd 2022, 8:24 PM

# teenage dreams

'Best in world' Alcaraz is heir to idol Nadal

‘I would say this is the best week of my life,’ the Spaniard said.

4.6k

May 10th 2022, 9:01 AM

# Winning run

Nadal reaches last 16 at Indian Wells as Medvedev crashes out

The 35-year-old Spaniard has won all 17 of his matches in 2022.

1.8k

Mar 15th 2022, 8:01 AM

# mexican open

Nadal matches best career start, Zverev expelled after striking umpire's chair

The 35-year-old Spaniard defeated American Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-2 in his first match since winning the Australian Open.

4.8k

Updated

Feb 23rd 2022, 8:57 AM

# Fall-out

Barca official who said Rafael Nadal 'represents the enemy state' resigns

The La Liga club’s president Joan Laporta today confirmed the resignation of Alfons Godall.

10.4k

Feb 3rd 2022, 6:02 PM

# History in the making

Nadal stages stunning comeback to win record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title

The Spaniard came from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in an epic Australian Open final.

47.6k

Jan 30th 2022, 2:13 PM

# One to go

Nadal on brink of history after beating Berrettini to reach Open final

The Spaniard will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday’s final.

4.6k

Jan 28th 2022, 7:35 AM

# Hitting Out

Shapovalov slams Nadal time tactics after 'corrupt' umpire jibe

The Spanish great battled to a five-set victory in a dramatic Australian Open quarter-final.

8.0k

Jan 25th 2022, 11:21 AM

# Down Under

Ailing Nadal outlasts Denis Shapovalov in dramatic Australian Open quarter-final

Madison Keys pulled off another big upset with a straight-sets, last-eight victory.

5.6k

Jan 25th 2022, 8:26 AM

# Mixed Fortunes

Osaka stunned as Nadal sends warning

The 20-year-old American Anisimova saved two match points to win on a deciding tie-break against the defending champion.

8.7k

Jan 21st 2022, 2:11 PM

# Melbourne

Justice has spoken so Djokovic should play in Australian Open: Nadal

The Australian government has warned it could still force the Serb to leave by cancelling his visa for a second time.

2.6k

Jan 10th 2022, 11:18 AM

All time

# Covid-19

Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open plans in doubt after positive Covid test

The former world number one is working his way back from a left foot problem.

2.0k

Dec 20th 2021, 1:32 PM

# melbourne summer set

Nadal and Osaka to return to action in Melbourne

Nadal, competing with Djokovic to be the first man to reach 21 Grand Slam titles, has hardly played since losing in the semi-finals of the French Open.

1.3k

Dec 10th 2021, 9:09 AM