The ball kids at Roland Garros used to get special instructions during his matches and one of the kids recalled the third-round match between Nadal and Richard Gasquet during the 2018 French Open.

No matter how many times Rafael Nadal ... ball improbably flew past him and landed in the court. The great Spaniard, who has decided to hang up his racket at the age of 38, could hit his signature ...

When Rafael Nadal retires ... serve. Nadal steps forward and leans his weight into his right foot while adjusting his shorts in the back. Then, while methodically dribbling the ball with the ...

If you’re looking for the defining image of Rafael Nadal’s career ... during the ensuing rally. Before the ball even hit the ground, Nadal doubled over. It briefly looked like Nadal had ...

Rafael Nadal won 16 of his 22 Grand Slam titles with his uncle Toni as head coach From the first ball Toni Nadal threw towards his three-year-old nephew, he could see there was something different ...

As tennis fans come to terms with Rafael Nadal's retirement announcement, several details have emerged from the final few days that led to the Spaniard's decision to call it quits. For one ...

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 ...

A. Rafael Nadal has an estimated net worth of $225 million, as of 2024. Q. Why is Rafael Nadal called the 'King of Clay'? - + A. Rafael Nadal is called the 'King of Clay' due to his prolonged ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. After a 23-year professional tennis career, Spanish ...

open image in gallery Rafael Nadal has played for the final time ... and went unbeaten in their signature events at three consecutive Games. Simone Biles ruled the fiercely competitive world ...