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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Monte Carlo tournament: His uncle Toni reveals why

SPANISH tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has been forced to pull out of the Montecarlo Masters 1000 tournament, as he continues to face problems making his comeback from injury. His uncle, Toni Nadal,

5 Apr, 2024 @ 11:53

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Carlos Alcaraz defeats Rafael Nadal in highly-anticipated Netflix Slam in Las Vegas

RAFA Nadal said one good thing about nearing the end of his career is that he will not have to face Carlos Alcaraz too many times after the 37-year-old Spaniard lost to

5 Mar, 2024 @ 10:30

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WATCH: Rafael Nadal is branded ‘sexist’ after saying female tennis players should not automatically earn the same as men – but others applaud his ‘common sense’

RAFAEL Nadal has sparked a debate after making his thoughts known on the topic of feminism and equal pay. The Grand Slam champion, 37, was talking to TV presenter Ana Pastor to

15 Feb, 2024 @ 09:04

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Rafael Nadal is back on form: Spain's tennis champ thrashes Dominic Thiem in straight sets following a months-long break due to injury

Spain’s tennis hero Rafa Nadal will miss Australian Open after a new injury to his hip is detected

SPANISH tennis hero Rafa Nadal will have to miss the upcoming Australian Open so that he can receive more treatment to his hip, after a new injury was detected after the Brisbane

7 Jan, 2024 @ 14:28

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Nadal and Alcaraz to face each other at the Netflix Slam

It’s Nadal v Alcaraz! Spain’s top two tennis stars will battle it out at upcoming ‘Netflix slam’ in Las Vegas

SPANISH tennis fans will be marking March 3, 2024 in their diaries, after streaming giant Netflix announced that it will be broadcasting a live exhibition match that day from Las Vegas between

12 Dec, 2023 @ 13:40

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal to hold press conference as French Open decision looms

THE best Spanish athlete of all time, Rafael Nadal, will hold a press conference later today, Thursday May 18, after reports surfaced claiming he is set to miss the 2023 French Open.

18 May, 2023 @ 09:15

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Uncle of tennis star Rafael Nadal to host ‘sell out’ motivational talk in Fuengirola

A motivational talk hosted by the uncle of Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal has sold out instantly. Toni Nadal will speak at the event – organised by The Sierra Blanca-El Romeral and

2 Feb, 2023 @ 12:15

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Spain’s Rafa Nadal crashes out of Australian Open at second round stage

DEFENDING champion Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Australian Open at the second round stage on Wednesday after suffering a hip injury during his 6-4 6-4 7-5 defeat by America’s Mackenzie McDonald.

18 Jan, 2023 @ 12:00

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Spain's Rafa Nadal gears up to defend Australian Open title in Melbourne

Spain’s Rafa Nadal gears up for Australian Open defence in Melbourne

IF LESS than 12 months ago it had been suggested that Rafael Nadal would win the 2022 Australian Open, a call would have been to the ‘men in white coats’ to check

14 Jan, 2023 @ 17:15

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Spanish tennis legend Rafa Nadal and wife Mery ‘Xisca’ Perello welcome first child

THREE years after their wedding in Mallorca, the tennis star, Rafael Nadal, and wife Mery Perello welcomed their first child on Saturday afternoon, October 8. Ms Perello had been admitted to a

10 Oct, 2022 @ 10:00

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Davis Cup in Spain’s Malaga: Eight countries will battle it out for the title at the Carpena Stadium

AFTER a fantastic week of tennis, including an emotional farewell from legendary Roger Federer, in the Lava Cup, the eight teams that will compete in the 2022 Davis Cup by Rakuten Finals

27 Sep, 2022 @ 10:00

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Xisca Perello Acompaña A Rafa Nadal Durante Su Sesion De Fotos En Paris

Rafa Nadal’s pregnant wife admitted into hospital with ‘minor complications’

JUST days before Spain’s tennis ace is due to play in the US Open, the expectant parents faced a scare with Rafael Nadal’s wife admitted to hospital in Palma for observation. Maria

25 Aug, 2022 @ 13:30

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‘Maybe the vaccines have superpowers?’: Delighted Spanish fans post hilarious memes marking Rafa Nadal’s historic Grand Slam win

RAFAEL Nadal fans have unleashed a flurry of hilarious memes on social media to celebrate the tennis star’s incredible win over Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open. The Spanish tennis sensation became

4 Feb, 2022 @ 16:30

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Ten curious things you probably don’t know about Spain’s tennis hero Rafa Nadal

WHEN Spain’s Rafael Nadal won at the Australian Open final on Sunday it was his 21st Slam win and he swept into the record books as the player to have won the

1 Feb, 2022 @ 16:30

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Spanish legend Rafael Nadal makes history with epic Australian Open final fightback

RAFAEL Nadal has made history with a record 21 grand slam titles after taking the Australian Open win last night in an epic and grueling match. In an exhilarating back and forth

31 Jan, 2022 @ 09:15

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WATCH: Rafa Nadal sends surprise birthday message to 90-year-old stranger and everyone is in tears about it

SPANISH tennis champ Rafael Nadal has proved that not only is he one of the best sportsmen the world has ever seen, but he is also one of the sweetest. The former

22 Oct, 2021 @ 16:37

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Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters

For months, work has been underway at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor where an innovative new sports facility is being added

8 Apr, 2021 @ 15:00

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Rafael Nadal enjoys blissful hike with wife and friends in Spain’s Mallorca

The current number two in the ATP wold rankings has had a very successful year, despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic

25 Dec, 2020 @ 18:30

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Mallorcan sporting hero Rafael Nadal auctions winning French Open shirt for €20,000 to fight coronavirus in Spain

The funds will be used to support hospitals and vulnerable groups as part of the Red Cross Responds campaign

14 Apr, 2020 @ 11:32

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Coronavirus: French Open’s controversial new dates in late September ‘approved’ by Spain’s Rafael Nadal

Uproar in the tennis world following surprise announcement by Roland Garros officials to move French Open to September.

19 Mar, 2020 @ 10:52

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal caps off successful 2019 with ‘Silver Medal’ award from top Guardia Civil bosses

A proud Nadal was pictured accepting his honour in front of top Guardia Civil bosses at a ceremony in his native Mallorca

20 Dec, 2019 @ 16:53

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Royals and tennis stars watch Rafael Nadal tie the knot at exclusive Night Manager villa in Spain’s Mallorca

Some 350 guests watched the happy couple tie the knot during a super secret service in Mallorca.

26 Oct, 2019 @ 09:00

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Rafael Nadal’s family priest reveals ‘real Rafa’ ahead of tennis star’s secret marriage to childhood sweetheart in Spain’s Mallorca

“Nadal is surrounded by people who love him – he is a person who loves and is loved”

11 Oct, 2019 @ 00:09

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins US Open in five-set thriller to claim 19th slam title, one away from rival Roger Federer

The match that lasted four hours and 50 minutes - just four minutes shorter than the longest ever US Open final

9 Sep, 2019 @ 08:02

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Spain’s Rafael Nadal wins fifth Rogers Cup to claim €940,000 prize in his FIRST EVER non-clay title defence

Nadal served out the match to win his 51st final, one more than Roger Federer has played in

12 Aug, 2019 @ 09:10

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OPINION: Celebrities are pushing Mallorca’s positive image at the moment and the season has not even started

Celebrity DJ Idris Elba was over last month, along with Katie Price and Jamiroquai, and of course, Caroline Flack and the Love Island gang are just around the corner

26 May, 2019 @ 12:15

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