ROME -- For a brief stretch on Thursday, Rafael Nadal ... Nadal dropped the first set of his first-round match at the Italian Open against Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs. Then the fist-pumping ...

Who was the best: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal? By 2012 ... No image of Nadal is complete without his ...

If you’re looking for the defining image of Rafael Nadal ... Nadal doubled over. It briefly looked like Nadal had pulled a muscle or twisted an ankle. It wasn’t until he began pumping his left ...

Note: I'm going to use RN for Rafael Nadal, to avoid confusion for newbies ... BH passing shot for deuce - Nadal fist pump. Fh w by RN for ad-RN. Second serve: Poor AM ds sits up, Nadal holds.

Rafael Nadal has ... confidence. Nadal edged a run of three straight breaks and saw out victory by taking his second match point, showing his delight with trademark underarm fist pump.

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia - Novak Djokovic implored long-time rival Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating ...

Rafael Nadal Announces His Retirement from Tennis in Emotional Video: 'A Difficult Decision' Rafael Nadal’s Son Watches Dad at the 2024 French Open — and He Has His Own Mini Tennis Racket!

Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis legend who won 22 grand slam titles over the course of his career, on Thursday announced he will retire from professional tennis next month. Nadal turned pro at ...

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic shared a warm embrace ... for the historic occasion were treated to ferocious shots and fist pumps galore as Nadal turned a 5-4 deficit into a 6-5 lead.

Rafael Nadal ... Djokovic's double-faults, Nadal rallied to push the second set to a tie-break, reeling off winners and even treating fans to one last iconic fist pump before succumbing to ...

RIYADH – Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal ... Nadal rallied to push the second set to a tiebreak, reeling off winners and even treating fans to one last iconic fist ...