Rafael Nadal’s legacy goes beyond his success on the court. He’s a global icon, recognised well outside the boundaries of tennis. Even with everything he’s accomplished in the sport, matching up with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic over two decades,

A clay court has been temporarily built inside the Santiago Bernabeu, transforming one of football’s most iconic stadiums into a tennis venue. The initiative is part of the Madrid Open, offering players a unique training environment.

Rafael Nadal played his final match in 2024. Miguel Medina / AFP via A documentary series following Rafael Nadal’s final tennis season — and reflecting on his career — will debut on Netflix May 29. Directed by Zach Heinzerling and produced by Skydance Sports,

Rafael Nadal spent the better part of two decades striking fear into the hearts of anyone standing across the net from him, especially if that net happened to be pitched on red dirt.

After bowing out early from the Miami Open for the second year in a row, the Spaniard’s 2026 win-loss record sits at 17–2—but should alarm bells really be ringing? Rafael Nadal was asked about the 22-year-old’s third-round shock loss to Sebastian Korda during an event in Madrid on Tuesday,

Rafael Nadal was in Madrid on Wednesday. He was hitting tennis balls with Iga Swiatek and ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner. On any given day, this would be the top headline and story. However, because the 14-time French

MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal was back on a tennis court — one inside Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu stadium — on Thursday. The Madrid Open set up the temporary court on the Bernabeu field and players will be allowed to practice on it until April 30.

Former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek had a heartfelt moment with Rafael Nadal's son as she made significant strides in the ongoing 2026 Madrid Open.

Zachary Heinzerling's docuseries chronicles the final year of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career, back in 2024, as he grappled with injuries, became a father and decided to retire.

Roig, a Spanish coach and former player, is best known for his long tenure working with Nadal, serving as both an alternate and later lead coach from 2005 to 2022. He has since coached Matteo Berrettini, Emma Raducanu and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.

Jannik Sinner is preparing for his debut at the Madrid Open, where he has the chance to break the historic Masters 1000 record currently shared by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career.