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Usain Bolt, Michael Phelps, undisputed titans . . . but at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal was the most dominant athlete ever
Few athletes receive the honour of having a statue built for them at the end of their careers. Even fewer see their ...
Rafael Nadal was more than a genius with a racket – his eccentric style made him an icon
Contrary to popular belief, when Nadal first entered the professional fray as a 15-year-old on his home island of Mallorca, ...
One GOAT to another: Federer pens note to Nadal
On a day Nadal turned up to compete as a professional tennis player in his final tournament, representing Spain in their last eight Davis Cup Finals clash against Netherlands in Malaga, Federer put ...
The King of Clay retires: Nadal leaves behind unmatchable legacy
Rafael Nadal retires on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, after more than 20 years in pro tennis -- and with a record on clay that ...
Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career'
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement ...
'Gracias Rafa' - why retiring Nadal means so much
Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain ...