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Djokovic: "I felt like there was no room".

25/10/2024 11:17 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic recently gave an interview to Vogue magazine. Discussing a multitude of subjects, he confided in us about his rivalry with the other members of the Big 4 (Nadal, Federer, Murray). Rec...

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Toni Nadal: "Rafael kept his promise to me".

25/10/2024 10:52 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal and professional tennis are over. After writing the legend of our sport for many, many years, the Majorcan will officially retire at the end of the Davis Cup finals. Commenting on the c...

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Djokovic and Nadal pay tribute to Thiem

23/10/2024 14:12 - Elio Valotto

Dominic Thiem played his very last professional match on Tuesday. Facing Luciano Darderi in the first round of the ATP 500 in Vienna, the Austrian lost in two sets despite an excellent start to the m...

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Nadal: "That's why Djokovic is the best".

23/10/2024 11:23 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal spoke at length to AS about one of his greatest rivals: Novak Djokovic. According to the Spaniard, what has made the difference between him and the Serb is the latter's ability to stay i...

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Nadal believes in Sinner and Alcaraz: "I'm convinced it will happen".

23/10/2024 10:35 - Elio Valotto

In a lengthy interview with AS, Rafael Nadal spoke about the two new leaders of the ATP Tour: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. According to him, these two young wolves will write a fine page in the ...

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Nadal: "It doesn't change anything for me".

22/10/2024 12:24 - Elio Valotto

With just a few weeks to go before his final retirement, Rafael Nadal gave a lengthy interview to our Spanish colleagues at AS. Reflecting on his Grand Slam record and the comparisons made between hi...

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Nadal: "I need time".

21/10/2024 13:35 - Elio Valotto

As he draws to a close his professional career in a few weeks' time, during the Davis Cup finals, Rafael Nadal was asked about the famous aftermath. Asked what he plans to do after his career, the Ma...

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Sinner, King of Kings ahead of Alcaraz, pockets $6 million in Riyadh controversy

20/10/2024 10:49 - Guillaume Nonque

Jannik Sinner won the "Six Kings Slam" exhibition tournament in Riyadh on Saturday evening. In the final, he dominated Carlos Alcaraz after a fine battle lasting over two hours (6-7, 6-3, 6-3). The It...

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Sinner, King of Kings ahead of Alcaraz, pockets $6 million in Riyadh controversy

Djokovic dominates Nadal in Riyadh in two stages

19/10/2024 19:25 - Elio Valotto

Mission accomplished for Novak Djokovic. Facing Rafael Nadal for the last time in his career, the Serb dominated proceedings before resisting the Majorcan's comeback to win in two sets (6-2, 7-6). S...

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Djokovic dominates Nadal in Riyadh in two stages

Djokovic outclasses Nadal to take the lead

19/10/2024 18:26 - Elio Valotto

Will the final duel between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic be a one-sided affair? Very solid from the very first points, the Serb has so far exerted constant pressure on a Spaniard who can't seem to...

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Djokovic outclasses Nadal to take the lead

Six Kings Slams - A final Nadal / Djokovic on the program this Saturday

19/10/2024 10:10 - Elio Valotto

Despite qualifying directly for the semi-finals of the Saudi exhibition, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both lost. Defeated respectively by Jannik Sinner (6-2, 6-7, 6-4) and Carlos Alcaraz (6-3, 6-3...

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Six Kings Slams - A final Nadal / Djokovic on the program this Saturday

Nadal's promise to Alcaraz: "I'll be there every time".

18/10/2024 17:57 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal didn't disappoint on Thursday, but he did lose to an excellent Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-finals of the Six Kings Slams (6-3, 6-3). When asked about the man who had beaten him after the ...

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Mouratoglou on Nadal: "He always managed to put his opponent in danger".

17/10/2024 19:32 - Elio Valotto

In light of Rafael Nadal's imminent retirement, Patrick Mouratoglou has decided to dedicate a video to the game and history of Rafael Nadal. In particular, he talked about his major weapon, his foreh...

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Alcaraz on Nadal: "I'm going all out!

17/10/2024 13:58 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz made a successful debut at the Six Kings Slams, the exhibition organized by Saudi Arabia this week. An easy winner over Holger Rune (6-4, 6-2), he will now face a certain Rafael Nadal ...

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Videos - Nadal's strange thanks

17/10/2024 11:25 - Elio Valotto

The Six Kings Slams, the exhibition competition held this week in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is not convincing everyone. One scene in particular has got many tennis fans talking. The Saudi tournament pub...

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Videos - Nadal's interview from Riyadh

17/10/2024 09:03 - Elio Valotto

Since announcing his imminent retirement, Rafael Nadal is more than ever the main attraction in the tennis world. Present at the Six Kings Slams, the major exhibition organized by Saudi Arabia, the S...

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Nadal on the comparison between the Alcaraz/Sinner generation and his own: "We'll have to wait and see".

16/10/2024 15:59 - Elio Valotto

Interviewed at the "Six Kings Slams", the exhibition held this week in Saudi Arabia, Rafael Nadal reflected on the superb season being put together by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Without questi...

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Nadal on the comparison between the Alcaraz/Sinner generation and his own:

Toni Nadal: "He has built his achievements on strong values".

16/10/2024 13:28 - Elio Valotto

In a column for Spanish newspaper El País, Toni Nadal was keen to highlight Rafael Nadal's fundamental position on the ATP circuit. He declared: "Rafael Nadal's career has been an incredible success,...

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Serena Williams looks back on her silence: "So many things I've missed"

16/10/2024 12:51 - Elio Valotto

While the entire tennis world paid tribute to Rafael Nadal following the announcement of his imminent retirement, Serena Williams had yet to react. In a post on TikTok, the American explained her cur...

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Serena Williams looks back on her silence:

Vaillant, head of court maintenance at Roland-Garros on Nadal: "He's very attentive to detail"

16/10/2024 10:56 - Elio Valotto

With Rafael Nadal about to call time on his career, L'Équipe spoke to a number of people who worked with him at Roland-Garros. Philippe Vaillant, in charge of court maintenance at Roland-Garros, had ...

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Vaillant, head of court maintenance at Roland-Garros on Nadal:

Diaz Acosta after training alongside Nadal: "Moments that stay with you forever".

16/10/2024 10:27 - Elio Valotto

The testimonials and tributes to Rafael Nadal continue to roll in. While the Spaniard will be bowing out at the end of the Davis Cup finals, the entire tennis world continues to shower him with the h...

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Diaz Acosta after training alongside Nadal:

Moya on Nadal: "I'm going through a period of mourning".

16/10/2024 08:42 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal's loyal coach since 2017, recently reflected on his protégé's retirement. Asked about his future, Moya had some very strong words, perfectly illustrating his strong relation...

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Stats - The three players with a positive record against Nadal (having faced him at least 5 times).

15/10/2024 14:33 - Elio Valotto

The news is still very fresh, but Rafael Nadal will indeed retire after the Davis Cup finals in Malaga in November. It's time to take stock, and a number of statistics illustrate just how difficult i...

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Stats - The three players with a positive record against Nadal (having faced him at least 5 times).

Moya on Nadal: "If he'd had a more accessible draw at Roland Garros".

15/10/2024 13:18 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Moya, Rafael Nadal's coach, was kind enough to look back at Rafael Nadal's 2024 season and what explained the Majorcan's choice of retirement. He explained that his more than difficult draw at...

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Insolite - Gasquet on Nadal: "I'll call him and try to rematch".

15/10/2024 11:10 - Elio Valotto

After announcing his retirement after Roland-Garros 2025, Richard Gasquet was quickly overshadowed by another announcement. A few hours after Gasquet, Rafael Nadal announced his retirement at the end...

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Dimitrov recalls: "I was so excited".

15/10/2024 09:00 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal and professional tennis will soon be over. At the Davis Cup finals in Malaga in November, the Prince of Manacor will be putting an end to his career for good. To realize the golden page...

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Toni Nadal: "He thinks he can't do it any more".

15/10/2024 08:01 - Elio Valotto

When asked about Rafael Nadal's recent announcement, Toni Nadal was kind enough to give his explanation for his nephew's choice. Unsurprisingly, he explained that the decision was not a conscious one...

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Roddick on Nadal: "The laziest way to think of Rafa".

14/10/2024 16:56 - Elio Valotto

On the latest episode of his podcast, Andy Roddick naturally returned to the tennis news of the moment: the announcement of Rafael Nadal's retirement. The former world No. 1 was keen to point out tha...

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Schwartzman pays tribute to Nadal: "Forever and ever".

14/10/2024 14:33 - Elio Valotto

As he retires for good next February, Diego Schwartzman wanted to address Rafael Nadal on social networks. As the Spanish legend prepares to bow out, 'El Peque' declared: "I've chosen 4 photos where ...

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