Rafael Nadal

2022 - 7 - 11

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Wilander: "Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal the greatest rivalry ever" (Tennis World)

Mats Wilander was called upon to select the most exciting rivalry of each era: the choice of him fell on Roger Federer vs. Rafael Nadal.

I think Nadal enjoyed facing Federer more than Roger enjoyed taking on Rafa. The Swiss has always suffered from the characteristics of the Majorcan." The 40-year-old from Basel has already announced that he will return to the Laver Cup, scheduled at London's O2 Arena in late September. Mats Wilander was called upon to select the most exciting rivalry of each era: the choice of him fell on Roger Federer vs.

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Rafael Nadal joins Roger Federer on ranking milestone (Tennis World)

Tennis - Nadal became the fourth 36-year-old player in the top3 since 1973.

Staying in the top-3 until 2012, Rafa lost ground due to injuries. The Spaniard cracked the top-3 after his first Major title at Roland Garros 2005, and he is still among the world's best players 17 years later. Thus, Rafa moved from fourth to third and entered the top-3 despite playing only eight tournaments in the previous 12 months!

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Rafael Nadal warned Novak Djokovic only getting 'stronger' after ... (Daily Express)

He produced a masterclass against world No 40 Nick Kyrgios in the final. And seven-time Grand Slam winner Wilander said: “Djokovic now has 21 Grand Slams and I ...

The next five years, he will probably have 20 chances to get those numbers. “I don't really feel any pressure or necessity to play a certain schedule,” he added. So, the next five years, he will play. He turns adversity to his advantage.” Djokovic claimed his 21st Major title with his seventh Wimbledon triumph to overtake Roger Federer for the first time and move within one of Nadal in the male GOAT race. He produced a masterclass against world No 40 Nick Kyrgios in the final.

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Novak Djokovic comments on Rafael Nadal beating Taylor Fritz ... (Tennis World)

Novak Djokovic praised Rafael Nadal for refusing to retire his Wimbledon quarterfinal despite being injury as he thought it was impressive that the Spaniard ...

Nadal was clearly hampered by an abdominal injury but still managed to finish the match and beat Fritz in five sets in over four hours of play. I can't risk that match and stay two or three months out of the competition. In the second set of his quarterfinal match versus Taylor Fritz, Nadal required an off-court medical timeout.

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Shirtless Rafael Nadal soaks up the sun on a yacht in Formentera (Daily Mail)

The 36-year-old Spaniard showed off his sporty physique as he soaked up the sun on board a yacht and enjoyed a jet ski ride.

'As everyone saw yesterday I have been suffering with a pain in the abdominal and something was not OK there. Out and about: The tennis star looked happy and relaxed during the day out at sea where he jumped energetically on a jet ski and enjoyed a ride around the waves Fun in the sun: The 36-year-old Spaniard showed off his sporty physique as he soaked up the sun on board a yacht and enjoyed a jet ski ride

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Rafael Nadal speeds through water on jet ski on holiday in ... (The Sun)

RAFAEL NADAL has been pictured on holiday after withdrawing from Wimbledon.The 36-year-old legend pulled out of his semi-final clash with Nick Kyrgios.

The Spaniard can be boosted by the fact Djokovic is unlikely to be allowed to play in the US Open because he is unvaccinated. Despite his injury he is a thrill-seaker and chose to spend some of his time riding the waves on a jet ski going along at high speeds. The Spaniard is now on a break from the tennis court as he prepares to recover for the US Open by taking a trip to Formentera.

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"Do you really think Rafa wanted to play Kyrgios at 80%? Something ... (Sportskeeda)

Last week, an unfortunate abdominal injury forced Rafael Nadal to withdraw from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, one day before he was scheduled to face ...

After the first three Majors of the year, Federer, Djokovic, and Nadal have 20, 21, and 22 Grand Slam titles, respectively. Their second meeting at SW19 came in 2019 when the Spaniard beat Kyrgios in the second round. The tennis world first noticed the Australian when he defeated Nadal at the 2014 Wimbledon in the fourth round. Later in the day, Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament. Last week, an unfortunate abdominal injury forced Rafael Nadal to withdraw from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, one day before he was scheduled to face Australia's Nick Kyrgios in the semifinals. The two-time Wimbledon champion practiced the following day to prepare for the semifinals when his test reports came.

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'I think Rafael Nadal made it clear', says top analyst (Tennis World)

Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova said she was "very disappointed" to see Rafael Nadal withdraw from Wimbledon. On Wednesday, Nadal requested ...

Toni stated that the withdrawal from Wimbledon will help his nephew recover for the US Open. Also, Nadal did not want to risk further aggravating his injury and being out for a couple of months. "A couple of weeks ago I saw my career very differently because of the foot injury.

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