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Rafael Nadal

As Nadal observes Roland-Garros from the stands, Alcaraz and Sinner take centre stage

Sport

As Nadal observes Roland-Garros from the stands, Alcaraz and Sinner take centre stage

By Craig Ray

Time was the only opponent Rafa Nadal could not beat indefinitely

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Time was the only opponent Rafa Nadal could not beat indefinitely

By Craig Ray

Worn-down Nadal will retire at the end of year after Davis Cup

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Worn-down Nadal will retire at the end of year after Davis Cup

By Reuters

A volley of success at Roland-Garros would be Rafa’s perfect send-off

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A volley of success at Roland-Garros would be Rafa’s perfect send-off

By Craig Ray

Injured champion Nadal crashes out of Australian Open, puts twist on Grand Slam titles race

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Injured champion Nadal crashes out of Australian Open, puts twist on Grand Slam titles race

By Ian Ransom for Reuters

Alcaraz the youngest year-end world No 1 in history after Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals

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Alcaraz the youngest year-end world No 1 in history after Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals

By Martyn Herman

End of an era as tennis legend Federer calls time on a stellar career

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End of an era as tennis legend Federer calls time on a stellar career

By Craig Ray

Frances Tiafoe ‘no dark horse anymore’ after stunning Nadal at US Open

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Frances Tiafoe ‘no dark horse anymore’ after stunning Nadal at US Open

By Rory Carroll and Amy Tennery

Raducanu’s US Open title defence ends in first round, Osaka out while giant-killing qualifiers continue rampage

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Raducanu’s US Open title defence ends in first round, Osaka out while giant-killing qualifiers continue rampage

By Steve Keating and Amy Tennery

Nadal and Williams chase tennis history at Wimbledon

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Nadal and Williams chase tennis history at Wimbledon

By Derek Laud

Rafa destroys Ruud to win 14th French Open title

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Rafa destroys Ruud to win 14th French Open title

By Sudipto Ganguly for Reuters

Unsure of what comes after Paris, Nadal savours win over Djokovic, focuses on next French Open challenge

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Unsure of what comes after Paris, Nadal savours win over Djokovic, focuses on next French Open challenge

By Julien Pretot