'I've never been of the thought that Rafa needs rhythm because he's too good for that. But now the situation is different.'
'I feel super, super lucky for all the things I have been able to experience. I want to thank the whole tennis industry, all the people who are involved in this sport.'
Novak Djokovic said he is still hoping for a final chapter in their storied rivalry.
Rafael Nadal suffered a freak injury when his racquet bounced off the court and struck him sharply on the bridge of his nose during his second round match against Italian Fabio Fognini at the US Open on Thursday.
'I don't want to close 100% the door, because it's a very simple thing...'
Rafael Nadal continued his impressive return from a long injury layoff with a 6-1 6-2 demolition of wildcard Jason Kubler to reach the quarter-finals at the Brisbane International on Thursday ahead of this month's Australian Open.
Spain's Rafael Nadal said on Wednesday that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open.
The Monte Carlo Masters begins on Sunday. Nadal has won the event a record 11 times, with his last victory coming in 2018.
At Wimbledon, on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, both Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios were cheered and egged on by their respective partners from the players' box.
Nadal aims to play at French Open, Olympics
Rafael Nadal withdrew from Indian Wells on Wednesday on the eve of his first-round match.
Novak Djokovic beat 14-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal in straight sets at the Paris Olympics on Monday.
'Rafael Nadal withdrew for personal reasons'
Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal resumed training on Monday after four weeks out due a stress fracture in his rib, a month out from the French Open where the Spaniard will bid for a record-extending 14th title.
Fears that Rafael Nadak may miss the French Open grew after he pulled out of this week's Italian Open.
The Diario de Mallorca and other Spanish media said the 36-year-old Nadal, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, and his wife, Mery Perello, were blessed with a baby boy at a clinic on the island of Mallorca where they live.
Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz expect Rafael Nadal to be at his competitive best at the Australian Open next month despite a hip injury that wiped out the veteran Spaniard's 2023 season.
He received the honour from Diaz Ayuso, the President of the Community of Madrid.
Nadal touch helps Paolini reach French Open third round
It was a case of more pain than gain for Nadal since he hoisted the Musketeers' Cup for a record 14th time in June.
Images from the French Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros on Tuesday.
A clash of nerves, brilliance, and next-gen firepower-Alcaraz showed once again he's made for the biggest stages. As the tennis world erupted, legends led the tributes.
The French Open said it would also honour its 2000 women's champion Mary Pierce as well as fellow local favourite Richard Gasquet, who will retire after the tournament this year.
Nadal was able to see the funny side and kept on laughing.
A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.
Nadal said he needs to stop playing for the foreseeable future to make a full recovery and return for what he anticipates will be his farewell season.
Rafael Nadal looked razor sharp again during his latest meeting with qualifier Thiem
'A guy asked "Can I have a picture with you, Mr Nadal?"'
Rafael Nadal has not played since sustaining a hip injury at the Australian Open in January.
'It'll also be difficult for him, tennis requires that competitive rhythm, but Rafa is Rafa, even if he arrives without many matches, he'll surely show a spectacular level.'
The win put Nadal one clear of Federer and world number one Djokovic on the all-time Grand Slam titles race.
A statue to honor British tennis great Andy Murray is in the works with installation at the All England Club in London planned for 2027.
The Spaniard, who has won a men's record 22 Grand Slam titles, will return for the the Masters 1000 event in Bercy, which the world number two has never won, as part of his preparations for the ATP's finale in Turin from November 13-20.
Rafa Nadal returned to action for the first time since January at the Brisbane International on Sunday, losing his doubles match but overall showing no obvious after-effects of the hip injury that ruined his year.
Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.
Rafael Nadal has not played a competitive match since bowing out in the second round of this year's Australian Open.
On Sunday, Rafael Nadal's extraordinary resilience was on full display as he closed out a marathon five-setter against World No 2 Daniil Medvedev.
'What a heart, what a mindset, what guts, what everything, what a REFERENCE you are! I'm at your feet!'
Rafael Nadal will miss the Monte Carlo Masters as his return from injury has been delayed further.
