Day 2 of action at the ATP Masters in Rome sees the end of the first round. And while it’s been unheard-of for Rafael Nadal to be playing in Round 1 here instead of receiving a bye, that’s where his 2023 injury absence has gotten him.
2024 has been disappointing for many top ATP and WTA stars. Over the past few months, there have been numerous injuries, withdrawals, and walkthroughs from the players.
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors heaped praise on the Spanish Maestro Rafael Nadal’s influence in tennis. With 2024 possibly being the last year for the Spaniard, Connors revealed what the sport would be like if the 22-time Singles Grand Slam champion left. Due to recurring injuries, Nadal had hinted that 2024 would be his last year on tour.
Spanish ace Rafael Nadal is finally back on tour. Though not 100%, the Spaniard has gone two tournaments without any injuries. With the 37-year-old gearing up for his third consecutive tournament, the fans remain hopeful about his participation in the French Open. However, Nadal is quite uncertain about the Grand Slam.
It won’t be wrong to say that Rafael Nadal, 37, is not playing his best tennis after recovering from multiple injuries. However, anyone who has played against him at Roland Garros can describe how dangerously he moves on the court.
Rafael Nadal once again faced waiting game ahead of the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, but now he can prepare for his first-round opponent. The Spaniard's comeback has been going really well.
Tennis icon Jimmy Connors believes the sport is in a better place with Rafael Nadal still playing on amid fears the Spaniard will retire before the end of the season.
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal played in his final Madrid Open, Andrey Rublev defied all odds, and a rivalry on the women's side could be one for the ages.
Rafael Nadal warmed up for this year's Italian Open main draw by beating a Top 30 player in a practice match. Nadal was back in one of his favorite cities, gunning to win a record-extending 11th title.
The 2024 Madrid Open has ended, and viewership numbers from Spain have since been reported. The men's tournament was won by Andrey Rublev, who recovered from a set down to beat first-time Masters 1000 finalist Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5.
Rafael Nadal has reiterated his likelihood of not playing at the Roland Garros despite having reached the round of 16 of the recently concluded Madrid Open.
The draw for the 2024 Italian Open in Rome was released, as the third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the year will start on May 8th. Running all the way until May 19th, 2024, the Italian Open in Rome often serves as the last preparation for players before they hit the ground in the French capital for the second major of the season.
Iga Swiatek admitted that Rafael Nadal inspired her during her match against Aryna Sabalenka at the 2024 Madrid Open, in which she saved match points. Sabalenka and Swiatek played a tremendous match last year at the Madrid Open, which was assumed to be the pinnacle of modern-day women's tennis.
Argentine tennis pro Diego Schwartzman recently revealed some surprising news. He’s planning to retire from professional tennis after the 2024 season, aiming to conclude his career at his favorite tournament.
Rafael Nadal has managed to climb over 200 spots in the ATP rankings, thanks to his run to the fourth round at the Madrid Open. Nadal started the 2024 season ranked World No.
Andy Roddick has hailed the Spanish crowd for their outstanding ovation for tennis icon Rafael Nadal after he played his final match at the Madrid Open.
With the fans from his home country behind him, Rafael Nadal continued to make a successful return from injuries by reaching the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3 victory over Pedro Cachin.
Rafael Nadal showed Australia's Alex de Minaur -- and the rest of the world -- that he's not ready to relinquish his crown as the king of clay, defeating him 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.
The hottest ticket yet at the ATP Madrid Open will involve the match between five-time champion Rafael Nadal and World #11 Alex de Minaur at Manolo Santana Stadium.
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal started his tournament strong as he sailed to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch on Thursday in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.
Expect plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the ATP Madrid Open, with a certain Spanish superstar set to make what may be a final appearance at La Caja Magica.
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