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Nadal: "At this point in my career, I can't complain".

20/11/2024 08:18 - Adrien Guyot

A few minutes after losing the final match of his career to Botic van de Zandschulp, Rafael Nadal appeared in a press conference. The Spaniard expressed his disappointment at not having been able to ...

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Nadal: "I tried to do my best, but it wasn't enough".

20/11/2024 07:19 - Adrien Guyot

This Tuesday, November 19, 2024, tennis legend Rafael Nadal officially played the last match of his career. The Spaniard was beaten by Botic van de Zandschulp and his country was eliminated in the Da...

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"Thanks to life", Nadal's retirement speech

20/11/2024 00:35 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal officially retired on Tuesday November 19, 2024 in Malaga, following Spain's elimination by the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. A ceremony was organized to pay tribute to th...

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Nadal officially retired after Spain's defeat!

19/11/2024 23:10 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal's career officially came to an end on Tuesday November 19, 2024 in Málaga. The Spaniard, who had made this Davis Cup 2024 his last professional competition, lost with Spain in the quarter...

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Nadal officially retired after Spain's defeat!

Alcaraz equalises for Spain, Nadal not yet retired

19/11/2024 20:42 - Guillaume Nonque

Spain and the Netherlands are tied 1-1 in the first quarter-final of this Davis Cup 2024. After Rafael Nadal's defeat by Botic Van de Zandschulp (6-4, 6-4), Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat Tal...

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Alcaraz equalises for Spain, Nadal not yet retired

Nadal beaten by Van de Zandschulp, Spain trailed 1-0 by the Netherlands!

19/11/2024 18:13 - Guillaume Nonque

Despite the support of his fans, Rafael Nadal was unable to pull off the miracle he had hoped for. He lost to Botic Van de Zandschulp (6-4, 6-4) in the first match of the Davis Cup quarter-final betwe...

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Nadal beaten by Van de Zandschulp, Spain trailed 1-0 by the Netherlands!

Alcaraz: "I did it for Rafa, to give Spain a chance of qualifying".

19/11/2024 21:09 - Guillaume Nonque

Carlos Alcaraz was relieved after beating Tallon Griekspoor to give Spain a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. The stakes were twofold, since in addition to his country'...

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Video - Nadal on the verge of tears during the Spanish Davis Cup anthem

19/11/2024 17:30 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal could hardly contain his emotions during the Spanish anthem that preceded the start of the match between Spain and the Netherlands. The Majorcan was on the verge of tears, his eyes red an...

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Video - Nadal on the verge of tears during the Spanish Davis Cup anthem

Nadal: "I feel like this was my last professional singles match."

19/11/2024 20:16 - Killian Le Gall

Rafael Nadal, the undisputed tennis legend, was particularly emotional after his 6-4, 6-4 quarter-final defeat by Botic van de Zandschulp. In words heavy with meaning, he confided, "I feel like it was...

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Video - Images of the Nadal tribute in Paris

19/11/2024 19:59 - Killian Le Gall

Rafael Nadal's career is coming to an end, and since Monday, sports equipment manufacturers have been broadcasting advertising spots and products bearing his image (the last bag of his career by Babol...

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Video - Images of the Nadal tribute in Paris

The schedule for Nadal's match and Spain's meeting with the Netherlands

19/11/2024 16:54 - Killian Le Gall

Spain take on the Netherlands this Tuesday in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in Malaga. The first match kicks off at 5pm. It pits Rafael Nadal against Botic Van de Zandschulp. This clash has a very spe...

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The schedule for Nadal's match and Spain's meeting with the Netherlands

Sinner in the stands for Nadal's match?

19/11/2024 16:27 - Killian Le Gall

Jannik Sinner arrived at Malaga-Costa del Sol airport on Tuesday. Italy face Argentina in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Thursday. The world number one and his team-mates Matteo Berrettini, Loren...

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Djokovic puts pressure on Nadal and Spain to come to Málaga

19/11/2024 14:57 - Adrien Guyot

The tennis week is marked by the farewell of Rafael Nadal, who will officially retire after the Davis Cup finals in Málaga. Spain take on the Netherlands at 5pm, and the Majorcan legend has been chos...

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Djokovic puts pressure on Nadal and Spain to come to Málaga

Nadal to play Davis Cup singles against the Netherlands!

19/11/2024 12:02 - Adrien Guyot

The long-awaited verdict came down this Tuesday lunchtime. Rafael Nadal, who is playing in the last tournament of his illustrious career at the Davis Cup finals, will indeed be playing singles, accord...

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Nadal to play Davis Cup singles against the Netherlands!

Toni Nadal: "Rafa and Federer have earned greater respect".

19/11/2024 11:34 - Adrien Guyot

Rafael Nadal's uncle spoke of the end of his nephew's career, but also of the legacy that will be left by the other two great champions of his generation, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. "There are...

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Moya on Nadal: "Retirement is a well-considered decision on his part".

19/11/2024 10:56 - Adrien Guyot

Rafael Nadal's coach, Carlos Moya, gave his thoughts on the Spanish legend's final Davis Cup tournament. "Retirement is a well-considered decision on his part, and we've talked about it a lot togethe...

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Wilander: "Federer played the right shot to close the point, Rafa did it to take control of the exchange".

19/11/2024 10:02 - Clément Gehl

On the occasion of Rafael Nadal's retirement this week, Mats Wilander was asked about him by L'Équipe: "Rafa didn't necessarily play the most spectacular shot. But he very often played the best shot ...

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Federer on Nadal: "You were by my side at the Laver Cup 2022, not as a rival but as a doubles partner"

19/11/2024 10:04 - Adrien Guyot

In a lengthy message posted on his social networks, Roger Federer reflected on Rafael Nadal's long career, looking back on the Laver Cup 2022, which marked the Swiss's final moments as a professional ...

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Federer on Nadal: "You've always been a role model for the whole world".

19/11/2024 10:03 - Adrien Guyot

Roger Federer has published a long message addressed to his great friend and former rival Rafael Nadal, who is about to end his career at the Davis Cup finals in the next few days. "I keep thinking a...

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Federer on Nadal: "In 2004, I thought I was on top of the world, until you came along two months later".

19/11/2024 08:56 - Clément Gehl

Roger Federer has issued a statement paying tribute to Rafael Nadal, who will retire at the end of the Davis Cup this week. The Swiss remembers: "Let's start with the obvious: you beat me, many times...

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Unusual - A silhouette of Nadal will be projected at the Trocadéro this Tuesday

18/11/2024 22:40 - Jules Hypolite

Rafael Nadal will be playing his last official tournament tomorrow in Malaga, but he will also be receiving a tribute in Paris. According to Le Parisien, the Spaniard's equipment supplier, Nike, has ...

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Unusual - A silhouette of Nadal will be projected at the Trocadéro this Tuesday

The Dutch team ahead of their quarter-final against Spain: "We hope to give Nadal a nice adios".

18/11/2024 20:52 - Jules Hypolite

The Davis Cup finals kick off tomorrow in Malaga with the first quarter-final between Spain and the Netherlands. This match will have a special dimension, as it could be Rafael Nadal's last appearanc...

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The Dutch team ahead of their quarter-final against Spain:

The unique bag made by Babolat before Nadal's retirement

18/11/2024 18:50 - Jules Hypolite

As Rafael Nadal's long-time racquet supplier, Babolat decided to create a personalized bag to mark the Spaniard's final week of competition. The collaboration between Nadal and Babolat is well known,...

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The unique bag made by Babolat before Nadal's retirement

Nadal on Federer's Davis Cup appearance: "I think he's got a busy schedule".

18/11/2024 17:32 - Jules Hypolite

In a press conference ahead of the Davis Cup quarter-final between Spain and the Netherlands, Rafael Nadal spoke about a number of topics ahead of his forthcoming retirement. In particular, he was as...

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Nadal on Federer's Davis Cup appearance:

Nadal: "I don't know whether I'll play a match or not".

18/11/2024 12:35 - Killian Le Gall

Last October, Rafa Nadal announced his intention to retire at the Davis Cup Final 8. An opportunity for him to add another trophy to his already extensive collection. It would be a fitting end to his ...

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Nadal: "If I could have kept on playing, I would have".

18/11/2024 11:33 - Clément Gehl

Rafael Nadal received a huge number of questions at his press conference on the occasion of the Davis Cup match between Spain and the Netherlands. He will be retiring at the end of this week, and is ...

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Fritz: "If I were left-handed, I'd try to play like Rafa too".

18/11/2024 08:46 - Clément Gehl

Following his Masters final loss to Jannik Sinner (6-4, 6-4), Taylor Fritz was asked about Rafael Nadal's retirement and the impact he will have had on players of his generation: "I feel like I see a ...

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Bautista-Agut: "I thought Nadal would be playing in 2025".

18/11/2024 07:39 - Clément Gehl

Ahead of the Spain-Netherlands Davis Cup encounter (this Tuesday), Roberto Bautista-Agut spoke to Marca about his team and team-mate Rafael Nadal. He was also asked about his good form at the end of ...

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Van de Zandschulp: "I try not to think about Nadal because I'd go crazy".

17/11/2024 13:01 - Clément Gehl

Ahead of the Davis Cup meeting between Spain and the Netherlands, Botic Van de Zandschulp had this to say: "Against Spain, it's going to be fantastic. They're playing at home and Rafa's retirement ma...

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Swiatek on Nadal: "He was the only player I watched".

17/11/2024 08:48 - Clément Gehl

During her press conference after Poland's victory over Spain in the Billie Jean King Cup, Iga Swiatek spoke about Rafael Nadal's retirement: "Honestly, he was the only player I watched, so I don't kn...

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