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Rafael Nadal Reflects: No Regrets After Retiring from Tennis

After many ifs and buts, Rafael Nadal, 38, was able to conclude the long and successful tennis career. And with a good half-year's distance to the decision, he does not regret it at all.

Rafael Nadal Reflects: No Regrets After Retiring from Tennis

Spanish Tennis Star Juan Aguilera Passes Away at 63, Honored by Nadal

The former Spanish tennis star Juan Aguilera has died at the age of 63. The legend Rafael Nadal is one of several who honors his compatriot on social media.

Spanish Tennis Star Juan Aguilera Passes Away at 63, Honored by Nadal

Praised by the Loser: "Clearly the Best Player"

World number one Jannik Sinner delivered a power demonstration when he defended his Grand Slam title in the Australian Open. The Italian won the final with 3–0 in sets against world number two Alexander Zverev – who praised Sinner.

Praised by the Loser: "Clearly the Best Player"

Alcaraz's new goal – a kangaroo tattoo

Carlos Alcaraz can become the youngest player to win tennis's four largest tournaments. If so, another tattoo is waiting.

Alcaraz's new goal – a kangaroo tattoo

The Netherlands took a historic place in the European Championship final

The Netherlands reached the final in the Davis Cup for the first time. Tallon Griekspoor secured the win over Germany when he defeated Jan-Lennard Struff with 6–7 (4–7), 7–5, 6–4.

The Netherlands took a historic place in the European Championship final

Tearful Nadal - lost in Davis Cup

An emotional day that escalated. Then Rafael Nadal stood with tears in his eyes before his possible last professional tennis match.

Tearful Nadal - lost in Davis Cup

Nadal dodges questions about his farewell

A giant says goodbye to world tennis. But how big a role the Spaniard Rafael Nadal, 38, will play in his farewell in the Davis Cup finals remains unclear.

Nadal dodges questions about his farewell

Responding to Saudi Criticism: "Not for the Money"

The tennis star Jannik Sinner won over 60 million kronor after the victory in the "Six Kings Slam" in Saudi Arabia. A disputed tournament that has sparked criticism.

Responding to Saudi Criticism: "Not for the Money"

Nadal back – lost to Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia

Rafael Nadal has played his first match since the summer's Olympic Games in Paris. Then it was a loss to his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz in two straight sets.

Nadal back – lost to Alcaraz in Saudi Arabia

Stars chase 60 million in disputed tournament

Several top players on the ATP tour are competing in the "Six Kings Slam" tournament in Saudi Arabia this week. The prize money? Over 60 million kronor to the winner.

Stars chase 60 million in disputed tournament

Praises Nadal: "Is Flawless"

Rafael Nadal's career encompasses 22 Grand Slam titles and a total of 92 ATP titles. The person Rafael Nadal is praised by tennis expert Fredrik "Fidde" Rosengren.

Praises Nadal: "Is Flawless"

Rafael Nadal Ends Career: "Everything Has an End"

Tennis star Rafael Nadal is ending his career after the season, the Spaniard announces on X, formerly Twitter. The Davis Cup in November will be his last tournament.

Rafael Nadal Ends Career: "Everything Has an End"

The world number one is threatened with a two-year ban

The doping case surrounding tennis star Jannik Sinner is now moving forward. The anti-doping organization Wada is appealing to the sports arbitration court, Cas, and wants to see Sinner banned for up to two years.

The world number one is threatened with a two-year ban

Alcaraz wants Nadal to continue: "Great support"

Rafael Nadal is included in Spain's Davis Cup team. Something that is welcomed by teammate Carlos Alcaraz – who wants the legend to continue playing.

Alcaraz wants Nadal to continue: "Great support"

Nadal to miss US Open: "Can't give it my all"

Tennis star Rafael Nadal is abstaining from the US Open. He announced this on the X platform on Wednesday evening.

Nadal to miss US Open: "Can't give it my all"

Nadal Hints That His Career May Be Over

Rafael Nadal took the Olympic Games loss hard. So hard that the tennis legend's career may now be over.

Nadal Hints That His Career May Be Over

Nadal out of the Olympic Games – is his career over?

There will be no Olympic Games success for veteran Rafael Nadal, 38. Earlier, he was defeated in the singles tournament, against Novak Djokovic.

Nadal out of the Olympic Games – is his career over?

Alcaraz on the injury: "I know what I need to do"

Carlos Alcaraz is playing both the singles and doubles tournaments at the Olympic Games. Something that takes a toll on the body.

Alcaraz on the injury: "I know what I need to do"

Djokovic won the giant match – defeated Nadal

The giants' battle already in the Olympic Games tennis' second round. Then Novak Djokovic won relatively comfortably over Rafael Nadal with 2–0 in sets (6–1, 6–4).

Djokovic won the giant match – defeated Nadal

Nadal won – now awaits dream match against Djokovic

It will be a dream meeting in the second round of the tennis Olympic Games tournament on the Roland Garros clay in Paris – the Spaniard Rafael Nadal against the Serb Novak Djokovic. The two legends have together taken 46 Grand Slam titles during their careers.

Nadal won – now awaits dream match against Djokovic

Nadal's hesitation: "Don't know if I'll play"

Tennis star Rafael Nadal entered the doubles tournament at the Olympics on Saturday evening. Together with his Spanish compatriot Carlos Alcaraz, they won directly (7–6, 6–4) against the Argentinians Andrés Molteni and Máximo González.

Nadal's hesitation: "Don't know if I'll play"

Victory for Djokovic – could be a dream meeting

Novak Djokovic has done his part to make a dream meeting with Rafael Nadal in the second round of the Olympic tennis tournament. The Serbian world number two outclassed doubles specialist Matt Ebden, South Africa, with 6–0, 6–1.

Victory for Djokovic – could be a dream meeting

They lit the Olympic flame in Paris

On Friday, the Summer Olympics were inaugurated in Paris. Then, the former track and field athlete Marie-José Pérec and judoka Teddy Riner had the great honor of lighting the Olympic flame.

They lit the Olympic flame in Paris

Nadal: "He's going to be one of the best in history"

The trio Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal dominated men's tennis for 20 years. Will the Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, 21, be alone at the top in the future? He will become one of the best in history, says his compatriot Nadal, who will play Olympic doubles with the 21-year-old.

Nadal: "He's going to be one of the best in history"