NewsBite

Rafael Nadal

Advertisement
Novak Djokovic prepares for the Australian Open at the weekend.

Hungry for history: Why 24 slams and Olympic gold is not enough for Novak Djokovic

His greatest rivals have all departed the sport, and his record trumps them all. So, what’s driving Novak Djokovic in 2025, and will this be the last time we see him on court at the Australian Open?

  • Scott Spits

Latest

Many see Alcaraz and Sinner as tennis’s new kings – but is a ‘Sincaraz’ era certain?

After two decades, the Federer/Nadal/Djokovic dynasty is ending. Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz the new ‘untouchables’?

  • Greg Baum
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were adversaries throughout their careers but did play as teammates at the Laver Cup in 2022.

‘Bald and old’: World No.33 criticises Djokovic, Murray and Nadal

Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik has taken aim at Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in a bizarre interview with a Russian media outlet.

  • Billie Eder
A view of Rod Laver Arena for the Australian Open men’s final.

A massive Australian Open awaits, and I’m tipping a couple of first-time winners

Leading into another blockbuster Australian Open, two-time reigning champion Aryna Sabalenka is in blistering form. But I’m not tipping her to win.

  • Ash Barty
Federer and Nadal at Wimbledon in 2008.

‘You took it to the next level’: Federer pens an emotional tribute to Nadal

Roger Federer has posted a letter on social media, looking back at his long rivalry with the retiring Spaniard.

Rafael Nadal wins another point.

From wedgies to big points, Rafa always pulled them out

The retiring Rafael Nadal was not the greatest tennis player of all time, but he was an essential part of the all-time greatest rivalry.

  • Greg Baum
Advertisement
Rafael Nadal

Why Rafael Nadal doesn’t make my top 5 all-time tennis greats

If the future of the world was at stake, who would I pick to play a winner-takes-all match?

  • Simon Briggs
Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from tennis after the Davis Cup.

End of an era: Rafael Nadal announces retirement from tennis

A colossus of the game, Rafael Nadal retires with 22 grand slam titles, including a record 14 French Opens.

Australian Davis Cup icon Lleyton Hewitt at the launch of the 2025 Australian Open.

‘The changes aren’t ideal’: Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt hits out at new Davis Cup

Hewitt, the country’s current captain and winningest Davis Cup player, is the most outspoken critic about the bastardisation of the storied competition

  • Marc McGowan
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic congratulates his beaten arch-rival Rafael Nadal in the Olympic tennis second round.

Djokovic overpowers Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry

The lop-sided nature of the Serbian’s victory all but confirmed that this could be the final time we see these two greats face each other across the net.

  • Fiona Tomas and Alan Tyers

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/rafael-nadal-4zh