Rafael Nadal

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One fact might prove why Novak Djokovic is greater than Rafael Nadal

Chris Evert claps back at Serena Williams’ coach, praises Novak Djokovic

Tennis News: Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal

Andrea Petkovic drops the deets on Federer and Nadal

DOHA, QATAR - JANUARY 07: Novak Djokovic (2nd L) of Serbia poses with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match of Qatar ExxonMobil Open 2017 against Andy Murray (R) of Great Britain, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar on January 07, 2017. (Photo by Mohammed Dabbous/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Did 2017 have the most diverse list of champions in men’s tennis history?

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Jimmy Connors clarifies thoughts on Nadal and Federer but no need to

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Jimmy Connors has strong thoughts about Federer, Nadal, and Ons Jabeur

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Was this a truly a lost opportunity at a calendar slam for Novak- or more so a reflection on the sad absence of Nadal from our sport?

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Ranking the five best players on the ATP tour of the Open era

Spanish tennis player Rafa Nadal arrives at the awards ceremony of the Rafa Nadal Foundation in Palma de Mallorca on March 27, 2023. (Photo by JAIME REINA / AFP) (Photo by JAIME REINA/AFP via Getty Images)

Nadal and his French love affair – the end of a glorious era

TOPSHOT - Spain's Carlos Alcaraz (L) and Serbia's Novak Djokovic shake hands at the end of their 2022 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament men's singles semi-final match at the Caja Magica in Madrid on May 7, 2022. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images)

A Month Out from French Open, Here’s What You Need to Know

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 24: Carlos Alcaraz of Spain shakes hands at the net after his straight sets victory against Facundo Bagnis of Argentina in their second round match at Hard Rock Stadium on March 24, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Are we about to enter another weak era in men’s tennis?

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia; Rafael Nadal of Spain and Roger Federer of Switzerland on stage during the ATP Heritage Celebration at The Waldorf=Astoria on August 23, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

What other twists do you think are in-store for the slam race- and where do you see the major tally ending?

Apr 3, 2016; Key Biscayne, FL, USA; Novak Djokovic celebrates with the Butch Buchholz championship trophy after his match against Kei Nishikori (not pictured) in the men's singles final of the Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Djokovic won 6-3, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Most Masters 1000 titles ever: Seven greatest Masters 1000 champions

Rafael Nadal poses with the trophy after winning the 2022 Australian Open Men's Singles Final against Daniil Medvedev. (Photo by PAUL CROCK/AFP via Getty Images)

The Three Best Matches on the ATP Tour in 2022

VALENCIA, SPAIN - SEPTEMBER 16: Felix Auger Aliassime of Team Canada shakes hands at the net after his three set victory against Carlos Alcaraz of Team Spain during the Davis Cup Group Stage 2022 Valencia match between Spain and Canada at Pabellon Fuente De San Luis on September 16, 2022 in Valencia, Spain. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

With Medvedev failing to win a slam in 2022, is it time to stop comparing every new slam winner to the all-time greats?

ROME, ITALY - MAY 09: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland returns a backhand against Reilly Opelka of USA during their singles first round match in the Internazionali BNL D'Italia at Foro Italico on May 09, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Should we include Wawrinka as part of a ‘Big 5’?

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 6: Mutua Madrid Open Carlos Alcaraz during the Mutua Madrid Open on May 6, 2022 in Madrid Spain (Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

Carlos Alcaraz Takes Out Rafael Nadal In Madrid Epic

US Serena Williams reacts during her match against Argentina's Nadia Podoroska at the Women's Italian Open at Foro Italico on May 12, 2021 in Rome. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

4 bold predictions for the French Open

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts towards the umpire after he fell due to a faulty line during the final of the Men's Italian Tennis Open against Serbia's Novak Djokovic at Foro Italico on May 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP) (Photo by FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Rafa Nadal will not win the French Open in 2021

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the trophy after his victory over Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the final of the men’s singles at Roland Garros on October 11, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)

Why Rafa Nadal will win the French Open in 2021

ROME, ITALY - MAY 16: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates with the trophy after winning the final over Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the men's final at Foro Italico on May 16, 2021 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

3 takeaways from the final in Rome

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Novak Djokovic of Serbia in action during the Men's Singles Semi Final against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain (not pictured) at The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship at the All England Lawn and Tennis Club at Wimbledon on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images)

Tennis’ beauty is in its opposite approaches to the game

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 4: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns against Feliciano Lopez of Spain during day 3 of the Rolex Paris Masters, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament held behind closed doors at AccorHotels Arena formerly known as Paris Bercy on November 4, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Rolex Paris Masters 2020: Rafael Nadal vs. Jordan Thompson

ROME, ITALY - MAY 19: Rafael Nadal of Spain shakes hands at the net after his three set victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the men's final during day eight of the International BNL d'Italia at Foro Italico on May 19, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Statistics Battle: The Debate for Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal

Spain's Rafael Nadal wipes his face after losing his quarter final match of the Men's Italian Open against Argentina's Diego Schwartzman at Foro Italico on September 19, 2020 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Riccardo Antimiani / POOL / AFP) (Photo by RICCARDO ANTIMIANI/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

How Rafael Nadal’s Rome loss opens the door at Roland Garros

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during his Mens Singles Quarterfinal match against Dominic Thiem of Austria on day ten of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 29, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Fred Lee/Getty Images)

3 reasons why Nadal is better off making return at French Open

TOPSHOT - This combination of pictures created on June 9, 2019 shows Spain's Rafael Nadal posing with the Mousquetaires Cup (The Musketeers) during his twelve victories in the men's French Tennis Open at the Roland Garros stadium. Nadal poses with his trophies (From top L to bottom R) on June 5, 2005; on June 11, 2006; on June 10, 2007; on June 8, 2008; on June 6, 2010; on June 10, 2018; on June 5, 2011; on June 11, 2012; on June 9, 2013; on June 8, 2014 and on June 11, 2017 and June 9, 2019. - Rafael Nadal claimed a 12th French Open title on June 9, 2019 with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 against Austria's Dominic Thiem. (Photo by - / AFP) (Photo credit should read -/AFP via Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal’s 3 best performances from his 12 French Open victories