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• Rafa Nadal stands by Jannik Sinner amid suspension: “Jannik is an innocent and moral person.”

Rafa Nadal has voiced his support for Jannik Sinner following the Italian player’s suspension, emphasizing his belief in Sinner’s integrity and fairness. The Spanish tennis legend acknowledged that the situation has not been ideal for the sport but insisted that accidents happen and that he trusts Sinner’s character. Nadal expressed confidence that Sinner never attempted […...2025
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• Rafa Nadal: I Don't Miss Tennis—Not At All
"It took me as long as it took because I needed time to be convinced that the decision I was making was right," Rafa Nadal said of his retirement. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Photo credit: Laureus World Sports Awards Facebook Rafael Nadal closed the curtain on his brilliant career at Davis Cup last November. The 22-time Grand Slam champion continue...2025
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• Rafa Nadal posts a heartfelt message mourning the loss of Pope Francis

Rafael Nadal, the tennis legend, has shared a heartfelt message mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88. The Spanish athlete took to social media to convey his condolences, describing the day as one of profound sadness. In his message, Nadal expressed his respect for the late Pope, acknowledging […]...2025
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• Ex-ATP pro doesn’t want to take credit away from Holger Rune after he beats injured Carlos Alcaraz in Barcelona final
Holger Rune is the newest Barcelona Open champion. On Sunday (April 20) on Pista Rafa Nadal court, Rune, in an hour and 42 minutes, came out on top of two-time Barcelona Open champion Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(6), 6-2 in the final to lift his career’s third clay-court title, ending the Spaniard’s nine-match winning streak....2025
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• How to watch Alcaraz vs. Rune on live streaming in Barcelona on Sunday

Carlos Alcaraz will face off against Holger Rune in Barcelona on Sunday at 4:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. How and when to watch the match on live stream and for free The match between Alcaraz and Rune can be watched with online streaming on tennistv.com (paying platform) and also on bet365 (for free with […]...2025
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• H2H, prediction of Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 20th April 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Holger Rune will fight against each other in the final of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 4th time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Sunday at 4:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. In the following lines you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction […]...2025
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• Rafa Nadal stands by Jannik Sinner amid suspension: “Jannik is an innocent and moral person.”
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• Winning Tennis Matches: Build Your Tool Bag for Success
Winning tennis matches isn’t just about forehands and serves—it’s about being prepared for anything that gets thrown at you on the court. The best players are armed with tools they’ve gathered over time—tools for their body, their mind, their performance routines, and their resilience. At Tennis Fitness, we call this your “Performance Tool Bag.” The goal? ...2025
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• Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from professional tennis

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The ‘King of Clay’ is calling it a career The “King of Clay” is calling it a career. In an announcement video posted to social media, Rafael Nadal announced that following the Davis Cup he would be stepping away from tennis. The 38-year-old will represent Spain at the Davis Cup Finals next month in Malaga. “I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional te...2024
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• Rafa Nadal readies for Brisbane international comeback with a cautious outlook

After nearly a year of absence due to a lingering hip injury, Rafa Nadal gears up for his highly anticipated return at the Brisbane International. However, the 22-time Grand Slam champion maintains a cautious stance, expressing humility and a tempered perspective about his prospects on the court. Nadal’s prolonged hiatus resulted from an injury sustained […]...2023
• Venus Williams Seen Practicing At Rafa Nadal Academy In Mallorca

Venus Williams is back to practice as the American legend was spotted practicing in Mallorca at a certain Academy. Venus Williams has been away from the courts for much of this year due to injuries....2023
• Nadal Undergoes Hip Surgery, Expects Five Month Recovery Period
The Spaniard, who turns 37 today, had two minor procedures done on the hip. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Saturday June 3, 2023 Rafael Nadal underwent surgery on his injured left hip on Friday night. The Spaniard, who is celebrating his 37th birthday on Saturday, underwent arthroscopic surgery to check his left psoas muscle that has kept him out of action since the Australian Open. Rafa...2023
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• Alcaraz, Thiem and Toni Nadal Host Babolat Kids Clinic
Champions joined Eric Babolat in France launching racquet line designed for 4-12 year-old juniors. Babolat brought its Grand Slam champions out to teach a kids clinic in Paris. US Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Dominic Thiem and Toni Nadal, uncle and original coach of Rafa Nadal, hosted a kids clinic in Paris. Djokovic: Drama-Free Slam Can't Happen for Me The clinic shared some of Toni N...2023
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• Rafa Nadal: Record 14-time champion out of French Open for first time in 19 years with hip injury
Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open for the first time in 19 years after a hip injury rules out the 14-time men's champion....2023
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• Spanish Media: Nadal Will Withdraw From Roland Garros
The king of clay will not defend his Roland Garros crown this year, Spanish media reports. By Richard Pagliaro | Wednesday, May 17, 2023 The king of clay won't be defending his Roland Garros crown. A chronic hip injury will force Rafael Nadal out of Roland Garros, Spanish media reports. More: Rune Dethrones Defending Champion Djokovic in Rome The 14-time Roland Garros champion will meet th...2023
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• Stay Tuned: Nadal Set to Announce Roland-Garros Fate at Press Conference on Thursday May 18
The Spaniard's PR team has scheduled press conference for Thursday at 4 PM local time. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday May 17, 2023 Rafael Nadal’s short-term future remains very up in the air, but we should know a lot more about Nadal’s status as it relates to Roland-Garros on Thursday. The Spaniard, who has not played a competitive match since January, has scheduled ...2023
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"Set to train at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy on a scholarship, she has the opportunity to develop into one of the country’s brightest prospects"

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"‘We close the circle’: Rafa Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat"

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"The unmatched legacy of Rafa Nadal at the French Open -- and what it'll be like without him"

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"Jurgen Klopp has likened Liverpool's rivalry with Manchester City to the competition between tennis players Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal."

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"Rafa Nadal said on Sunday he had not yet fully recovered from a foot issue that kept him out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics but hopes a U."

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"Antetokounmpo, through friend and Greek […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks Nick Kyrgios’ heart, pledges allegiance to rival Rafa Nadal appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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• Alcaraz, Thiem and Toni Nadal Host Babolat Kids Clinic
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• Nadal Says No to Bordeaux
Rafa Nadal has declined a wild card into next week's Bordeaux Challenger. Rafael Nadal is running out of time—and tune-up tournaments—for Roland Garros. Jean-Baptiste Perlant, tournament director for next week's Bordeaux Challenger, told L'Equipe he offered Nadal a wild card into the Challenger. Carlos Costa, Nadal's agent, politely declined the offer, the tournament d...2023
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• H2H, prediction of Holger Rune vs Karen Khachanov in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 19th April 2025

Holger Rune and Karen Khachanov will fight against each other in the semifinal of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 1:30 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL . Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction and head to head […]...2025
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• Swiatek: Came Out of Nowhere
"She was pretty loosened up and just went for it," Iga Swiatek said after falling to 140th-ranked wild card Alexandra Eala in Miami. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Photo credit: Tony Chang/Chang Photography An old tennis adage informs us: What you don't know can hurt you. Seeing her serve shattered by Alexandra Eala in a stunning 6-2, 7-5 ...2025
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• H2H, prediction of Pablo Llamas Ruiz vs Marco Trungelliti in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 13th April 2024

Pablo Llamas Ruiz and Marco Trungelliti will square off in the qualifications of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Saturday at 12:30 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction and head to head Pablo Llamas […]...2024
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• Rafa Nadal readies for Brisbane international comeback with a cautious outlook
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• Novak Djokovic blows away Andrey Rublev to extend epic Centre Court run

World No 2 triumphs 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 over battling opponentSeven-time Wimbledon champion faces Jannik Sinner next upWhen Novak Djokovic stepped on to Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon, he had not lost on its grass in just over 10 years; 42 consecutive matches, 3,655 days. That’s 13 consecutive pregnancies. It’s the average life span of a goat. It’s almost as long as Rafa Nadal takes between poin...2023
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• Swiatek Joins Nadal and Delivers Keynote Speech at Nadal Academy Graduation Ceremony
17 Roland-Garros titles in one ceremony - lots for the kids to get inspired by. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday June 14, 2023 The King and Queen of Clay were united today at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, as three-time Roland-Garros champion Iga Swiatek joined 14-time RG champ Rafael Nadal at the Nadal Academy commencement ceremony. Swiatek gave the keynote speech to the gro...2023
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• Ball Breaker: Paire Trashes RG Balls as Rubbish
"The new balls don't even last a game. The balls are rubbish," Benoit Paire said after a dramatic five-set loss to Cameron Norrie. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 29, 2023 One man's trash is another man's treasure. French wild card Benoit Paire sent home fans into a frenzy building a 4-2 fifth-set lead over Cameron Norrie. More: Korda Adds Muscle Then the ...2023
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• Ruud: One Favorite in Wide Open Roland Garros
Roland Garros runner-up Casper Ruud cites many contenders, but one ultimate favorite in Paris. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, May 28, 2023 The French Open field is wide open, though one man stands as favorite, says Casper Ruud. The 2022 Roland Garros runner-up cites world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz as the ultimate favorite in 14-time champion Rafa Nadal's absence. More: Alcaraz, Djok...2023
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• Eala shares Nadal’s congratulatory message after Miami success

Alexandra Eala, the rising star of tennis, recently revealed a heartwarming moment that added to her remarkable journey at the Miami Open. After reaching the final of the prestigious tournament, Eala received a congratulatory message from none other than Rafael Nadal, one of the sport’s greatest icons. Eala, who has trained at the Rafa Nadal […]...2025
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• Rafa Nadal Academy is Miami Week One Winner
Rafael Nadal never won the Miami Open, but his students are rewriting history at Hard Rock Stadium this week. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, March 24, 2025 Photo credit: Alexandra Eala Instagram/Rafa Nadal Academy Facebook Five--time finalist Rafael Nadal never won the Miami Open. The Rafa Nadal Academy has emerged as a big week one winner at this Miami Open. ...2025
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• "A Great Example" -- Nadal and Djokovic Praise Schwartzman's Career
The 32-year-old received praise from two GOATS. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday February 14, 2025 Two legends of the sport took to praise Diego Schwartzman for his legendary career on Thursday: Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The Argentine, who completed his playing career with a loss to Pedro Martinez before being sent off by home fans in an emotional on-court farewell, received not...2025
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• 'I can one day tell my grandkids that I played Rafa': Nadal retires, with an unreachable 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 might never be surpassed....2024
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• 2024 Babolat Racket Guide – New Stuff!
If you read our blogs, it’s no secret I’m a big Babolat supporter. I love their rackets, their shoes, and their attire. I think it’s a fantastic brand. I’ve also converted my kids to Babolat. They both play with the Aero and absolutely love them. Don’t just take it from me though, Rafa Nadal and […] The post 2024 Babolat Racket Guide – New Stuff! appeared first on TennisPAL....2024
• Federer on Life as a Tennis Dad, Rock Star and Rafa Replacement
In his first year of retirement, Roger Federer has seen all four of his kids take up tennis—and been the subject of mistaken identity. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Retirement has been pleasurable period of adjustment for Roger Federer. The 41-year-old Swiss superstar has embraced his role as tennis dad, rock star and even reminding some fans he...2023
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• Swiatek Joins Nadal and Delivers Keynote Speech at Nadal Academy Graduation Ceremony
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• ‘We close the circle’: Rafa Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat

Nadal ends career after Spain beaten by Netherlands‘The truth is that you never want to get to this point’Rafael Nadal says he has “closed the circle” on his time in tennis as his storied career came to an end at the Davis Cup in Málaga.“It’s in some ways good, maybe, if that was my last match,” said Nadal, smiling, immediately after his singles match. “I lost my first match in the Davis Cup, and ...2024
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• Promising Australian juniors visit Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain
Australian juniors George Diable, Ceressa Jackson, Brooke Komorowski and Novak Palombo are currently training in Mallorca....2024
• Champions crowned at 2024 Rafa Nadal Tour Australian Masters
Four promising Aussie juniors have won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain for…...2024
• 'I can one day tell my grandkids that I played Rafa': Nadal retires, with an unreachable legacy
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• The unmatched legacy of Rafa Nadal at the French Open -- and what it'll be like without him

Nadal has a stunning 112-win record at the French Open. He has never lost a final there. What will his absence this year -- and in the future -- mean?...2023
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• Teenage dream: fearless Maaya makes the tennis world sit up and take notice

Over the course of an unforgettable week at the Mumbai Open, the 15-year-old seized her opportunity and shone on the big stage. Set to train at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy on a scholarship, she has the opportunity to develop into one of the country’s brightest prospects...2025

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• H2H, prediction of Carlos Alcaraz vs Holger Rune in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 20th April 2025
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• H2H, prediction of Holger Rune vs Karen Khachanov in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 19th April 2025
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• H2H, prediction of Carlos Alcaraz vs Arthur Fils in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 19th April 2025

Carlos Alcaraz and Arthur Fils will square off in the semifinal of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Saturday at 4:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL . In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and prediction. Prediction and […]...2025
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• H2H, prediction of Brandon Nakashima vs Pedro Martinez Portero in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 14th April 2025

Brandon Nakashima and Pedro Martinez Portero will fight against each other in the 1st round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to compete on Monday at 11:00 am on PISTA RAFA NADAL. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction […]...2025
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• H2H, prediction of Jordan Thompson vs Roberto Carballes Baena in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 14th April 2025

Jordan Thompson and Roberto Carballes Baena will clash against each other in the 1st round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 2nd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Monday at 1:30 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. In the following paragraphs, you can find the head to head analysis and […]...2025
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• H2H, prediction of Holger Rune vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 14th April 2025

Holger Rune and Albert Ramos-Vinolas will square off in the 1st round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 3rd time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Monday at 4:00 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL. In this post, we analyze their head to head performance and prediction. Prediction and head to […]...2025
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• Toni Nadal commends Alex Eala for her dedication and character

Renowned tennis coach Toni Nadal has expressed his admiration for Alex Eala, the young tennis sensation from the Philippines. Eala, who has been training under Nadal’s guidance at the Rafa Nadal Academy for an extended period, has earned praise not only for her talent but also for her exceptional attitude and professionalism. Nadal remarked that […]...2025
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• What role did the Rafa Nadal Academy play in shaping Alex Eala’s tennis career?

Alex Eala’s journey in tennis has been marked by determination, talent, and the nurturing environment provided by the Rafa Nadal Academy. Joining the academy at the age of 12, Eala found herself immersed in a world-class training facility in Mallorca, Spain. The academy’s structured programs and mentorship played a pivotal role in refining her skills […]...2025
• Babolat Intensifies Partnership with the Rafa Nadal Academy for Padel
Babolat strengthens its long-time partnership with Rafa Nadal Academy. By Sam Jones | @TennisNow | Monday, March 3, 2025 Photo credit: Babolat The partnership between Rafa Nadal and Babolat is growing stronger. Supplying official padel racquets, footwear, balls, accessories, and bags for the Rafa Nadal Academy, Babolat further strengthens its long-standing and successful partnership with the A...2025
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