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Rafael Nadal reveals Wimbledon decision as 2024 Olympics looms
June 13, 2024 | 9:47amRafael Nadal revealed his status for Wimbledon, which is taking place shortly before the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
This may have been the end for Rafael Nadal at French Open
May 27, 2024 | 12:40pmThe site of countless high points for Rafael Nadal has now become the one for a pressing, unanswered question.
Why Rafael Nadal isn't ready to commit to his tennis farewell tour
May 25, 2024 | 11:23amBecause of his age — he turns 38 on June 3 — and his injuries and his past statements about figuring 2024 would be Rafael Nadal's last year on tour.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from another tournament with tennis future murky
March 6, 2024 | 10:31pmRafael Nadal is back off the court.
Rafael Nadal takes key step in injury return with French Open status still in doubt
March 3, 2024 | 8:28pmThere has been plenty of mystery around Rafael Nadal and his health because he has played just 12 official matches since the 2022 U.S. Open.
Can anyone beat Novak Djokovic? Previewing the 2024 Australian Open
January 13, 2024 | 9:08pmFormer Tennis Pro and NBC Local Sports Reporter Julia Elbaba joins Dexter Henry to preview the 2024 Australian Open
Rafael Nadal may retire if his body fails at French Open: Tennis legend
January 8, 2024 | 9:58pmRafael Nadal has been hampered by injury since last year’s Australian Open.
Tennis legend pulls out of Australian Open after injury setback
January 7, 2024 | 7:46am"Right now I am not ready to compete at the maximum level of exigence in 5 sets matches. I’m flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment...
Fade Rafael Nadal at the Brisbane International
January 3, 2024 | 4:00pmOddsmakers have slapped a -650 moneyline on Rafael Nadal for his Round of 16 tilt with Queenslander Jason Kubler.
Novak Djokovic's father makes retirement plea to tennis great
July 28, 2023 | 1:58pmNovak Djokovic has nothing else to prove in tennis, according to his father.
Rafael Nadal's 2023 season is likely over
June 3, 2023 | 3:41pmThe 22-time major champion underwent surgery on his left hip flexor and expects to stay out of action for at least five months.
This WNBA season revolves around the Liberty chasing history with a brand-new title contender
May 19, 2023 | 7:40amThe Liberty, the only original WNBA franchise without a title, haven’t had a winning season since 2017. That much is now likely a lock.
Rafael Nadal makes heartbreaking announcement on tennis future: 'Don't deserve' this
May 18, 2023 | 10:27amThe clay court master announced on Thursday that he is withdrawing from the French Open as he battles a lingering hip injury that has impacted him since January.
Rafael Nadal has hip flexor injury, may need 6-8 weeks of rest
January 19, 2023 | 2:48amRafael Nadal injured his left hip flexor during his Australian Open loss and could need about six to eight weeks to fully recover, his manager said.
Rafael Nadal shocked by American at Australian Open
January 18, 2023 | 1:55amA clearly hurting Rafael Nadal lost his second-round match at the Australian Open to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday.
How we're betting on the Rafael Nadal-MacKenzie McDonald Australian Open Round 2
January 17, 2023 | 5:00pmRafael Nadal and Mackenzie McDonald will match up during Round 2 of the Australian Open at 10 p.m. ET.
Rafael Nadal welcomes first baby with wife Mery Perelló: report
October 10, 2022 | 3:11pmThe tennis pro confirmed his wife's pregnancy news in June amid baby bump speculation, saying, "If all goes well, I'm going to be a father."
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup: 'I'm not good'
September 24, 2022 | 3:40pmRafael Nadal withdrew from the Laver Cup for "personal reasons" on Saturday morning, just hours after alluding to feeling like he wasn't himself on the court.
How Roger Federer fared in his final match
September 23, 2022 | 7:45pmRoger Federer wrapped up his superlative tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup on Friday night.
Roger Federer teaming with legendary rival for final match
September 22, 2022 | 12:00pmAs Roger Federer gets ready to call it a career, he and his longtime rival will share the court one last time — as partners.