Apr 30, 2024 · Rafael Nadal’s quip to the crowd at Manolo Santana Stadium cut the tension in half during an emotional Tuesday evening, which saw the former world No. 1 fall in straight sets to Jiri Leheckha...

Apr 18, 2024 · Rafael Nadal waves goodbye to the crowd at the Barcelona Open Rafael Nadal declared “everything has a beginning and an end” in an emotional message after his loss to Alex de Minaur at the 2024 Barcelona Open.

Apr 17, 2024 · Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after his second-round defeat to Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in Barcelona. By ATP Staff. It was a bittersweet goodbye for Rafael Nadal on Wednesday at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. Yet it was a goodbye, nonetheless.

Jul 31, 2024 · Two-time Olympic champion Rafael Nadal gave his final wave on the Olympic tennis courts on Wednesday, after he and partner Carlos Alcaraz lost in their quarterfinals clash against America.

Jul 29, 2024 · Spain's Rafael Nadal waves goodbye after he and doubles partner Carlos Alcaraz were knocked out in the quarterfinals by the United States' Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram on July 31. Nadal’s ...

May 1, 2024 · Rafael Nadal made an emotional farewell to the Madrid Open on Tuesday after crashing out in the last 16 to Jiri Lehecka in the Spanish star’s last ever appearance at the tournament. The 37-year-old 22-time Grand Slam singles champion – winner of a record five Madrid Open titles – bowed out 7-5, 6-4 to the 30th-seeded Czech Lehecka.

Nov 21, 2024 · MALAGA, Spain (AP) — As Rafael Nadal prepared to serve in what turned out to be the last tennis match of his career, a woman’s voice broke the silence from the stands: “You make Spain proud!” Not long after that, Nadal was wiping away tears from his face and waving goodbye to his fans.

May 1, 2024 · Rafael Nadal waves farewell to the Madrid fans for the last time Rafael Nadal’s remarkable Madrid Open run has come to an end, with tears flowing in a sell-out crowd as the Spanish icon was given a send-off befitting a king in front of his home fans.

May 11, 2024 · Rafa Nadal waves goodbye to Rome for the last time. 10 time champion. 70 match wins. The greatest clay court player there is. The greatest there ever was. The greatest there ever will be. You’ll be missed, but never forgotten. 🥹. pic.twitter.com/sykv5YU8t9 — The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 11, 2024

Nov 20, 2024 · Nadal dominated the Swiss 10-4 in majors, and finished with a 24-16 winning record. Their close personal relationship was obvious when Federer chose to end his fabled career in September 2022 alongside Nadal in a Laver Cup doubles. Nadal shed courtside tears as Federer said his final goodbye.