‘My foot was better today,’ Rafael Nadal provides positive update despite loss
Rafael Nadal provided a positive injury update as he saw his maiden Washington campaign come to an end after losing to Lloyd Harris in three…
Rafael Nadal Archives: 08/2021
‘Rafael Nadal is the greatest – he’ll always be my favourite player’, says ATP star
An ATP star has spoken of the “utmost respect” he has for his idol Rafael Nadal and how he twice dressed up as the great…
WATCH: Rafael Nadal hits tweener to win epic point at Citi Open
Rafael Nadal overcame Jack Sock in a thrilling three-set battle on his debut at the Citi Open in Washington as he returned from injury. The…
Second Service: Djokovic ‘monumental achievement’; Nadal discusses Slam race
On Second Service today, a coach believes the Calendar Grand Slam would be a ‘monumental achievement’ for Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal discusses the Grand…
‘I wish my foot would hurt a bit less,’ says returning Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal overcame Jack Sock in his opening round encounter at the Citi Open, though admitted his foot injury is still bothering him. The Spaniard…
‘You need matches like this to get better,’ admits Rafael Nadal after opening round win
Rafael Nadal came through a gruelling three-hour encounter on his return against home favourite Jack Sock in Washington at the Citi Open. The top seed…
Rafael Nadal reveals how he overcame ‘anxiety’ during difficult season
Rafael Nadal has explained how he dealt with and slowly overcame “feeling anxious” during the most mentally challenging period of his career. The 20-time Grand…
‘Athletes are under pressure but super lucky’, says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has spoken of how “competition makes you feel more stressed”, while explaining why he believes athletes are “super lucky”. The 20-time major champion…
‘Slam race doesn’t increase motivation or pressure’, insists Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal said winning this year’s US Open would have “the same importance as always” despite its significance to the Grand Slam race. The 35-year-old…
‘Rafael Nadal criticising Novak Djokovic is highly unusual’, says major champion
A winner of multiple Grand Slam titles admitted he is surprised Rafael Nadal has gone against “the code amongst athletes” by criticising Novak Djokovic. Paul…
