Rafael Nadal
Tearful Rafael Nadal bids farewell to fans as tennis career ends

Tearful Rafael Nadal bids farewell to fans as tennis career ends

Adios to a legend Rafael Nadal bid an emotional farewell to his adoring Spanish fans as the curtain came down on his glittering career last night. The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s career came to an end in Malaga after Spain were knocked out in the Davis Cup quarter-finals by the Netherlands. Nadal had opened the […]

1 year ago

Nick Kyrgios apologises to ballboy after nearly hitting him with racket

Nick Kyrgios apologises to ballboy after nearly hitting him with racket

Never a dull moment Even by Nick Kyrgios’ standards, Thursday’s Indian Wells quarter-final defeat to Rafael Nadal was eventful stuff. The Australian went down in three sets to Nadal, his notorious temper seeing him argue with a fan before almost hitting a ballboy with a racket as he slammed it into the court. In the […]

4 years ago

Pro-refugee protestor jumps onto court during Australian Open final

Pro-refugee protestor jumps onto court during Australian Open final

The protester had a sign saying ‘abolish refugee detention’ A pro-refugee protester managed to jump onto the court during the Australian Open final while holding a sign which read “abolish refugee detention.” The final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev was temporarily paused as the demonstrator was able to jump onto the court, where he […]

4 years ago

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam in Australian Open victory

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st Grand Slam in Australian Open victory

Nadal now holds the record for most Grand Slam victories Rafael Nadal became the all-time highest Grand Slam winner on Sunday after beating Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open to win a record 21st title. You won't see better celebrations than this on a tennis court 🙌 Rafa Nadal delivered the 𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 comeback to win […]

4 years ago