Rafael Nadal

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - MARCH 27: Roger Federer of Switzerland in action against Danill Medvedev of Russia during Day 10 of the Miami Open Presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium on March 27, 2019 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images)

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Rafael Nadal needs more of the same after best form in a decade

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men's singles semi-final match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal must recover and prove himself after Mubadala loss

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates a point against Alex De Minaur of Australia during they third round of the 2018 Rolex Shanghai Masters on Day 5 at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 11, 2018 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

2019 ATP Early Favorites and Players to Watch

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men's singles semi-final match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal set for early test at Mubadala World Tennis Championship

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball during his men's singles semi-final match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Jaime Lawson/Getty Images for USTA)

Rafael Nadal hits practice courts, appears ready for 2019 ATP World Tour

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men's singles semi-final match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

We Need To Talk About Rafael Nadal, His Future And Health

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)

2018 ATP World Tour Finishes With Djokovic, Nadal, Federer On Top

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 28: Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during practice ahead of the Rolex Paris Masters on October 28, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Can Rafael Nadal recover in time for the Australian Open?

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 16: Novak Djokovic of Serbia acknowledges the crowd after winning match point in his third singles round robin match against Marin Cilic of Croatia during Day Six of the Nitto ATP Finals at The O2 Arena on November 16, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Big Four Are No More: Novak Djokovic Is All That Remains

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 10: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the mens singles final against Dominic Thiem of Austria during day fifteen of the 2018 French Open at Roland Garros on June 10, 2018 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal Misses ATP Finals, Wins Sportsmanship Award

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 19: Rafael Nadal of Spain ties his bandana in his third round match against Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzogovina on day five of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 19, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal in 2018: Fall From Grace Or Career Year?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 03: Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns the ball during the men's singles fourth round match against Jaoa Sousa of Portugal on Day Eight of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Paris Masters Odds Lean Toward Serbian Star Novak Djokovic

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 11: Roger Federer of Switzerland looks on against Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain during they third round of the 2018 Rolex Shanghai Masters on Day 5 at Qi Zhong Tennis Centre on October 11, 2018 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Lintao Zhang/Getty Images)

Can Roger Federer Take Advantage As Rafael Nadal Fades?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 04: Dominic Thiem of Austria reacts during the men's singles quarter-final match against Rafael Nadal of Spain on Day Nine of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 4, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images)

Thiem’s US Open and St. Petersburg performances are an indicator of things to come

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 29: Andy Murray of Great Britain reacts during his men's singles second round match against Fernando Verdasco of Spain on Day Three of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

What’s next for Andy Murray?

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Rafael Nadal of Spain walks off the court after he is forced to retire due to injury in his men's singles semi-final match against Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina on Day Twelve of the 2018 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2018 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

What should Nadal do for the rest of his 2018 season?

MASON, OH - AUGUST 19: Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the mens final during Day 9 of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 19, 2018 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

2018 US Open Top Picks: Roger Federer

MASON, OH - AUGUST 17: Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after defeating Milos Roanic of Canada during Day 7 of the Western and Southern Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 17, 2018 in Mason, Ohio. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

2018 US Open Top Picks: Novak Djokovic

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a shot against Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece during the final match on Day 7 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre on August 12, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

2018 US Open Top Picks: Rafael Nadal

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 12: Dominic Thiem of Austria plays Pablo Cuevas of Uraguay during the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 12, 2018 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Dominic Thiem’s woes continue: What can he do?

TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 12: Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain with the champions trophy following his win in the final match against Stefanos Tsitsipas (L) of Greece on Day 7 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre on August 12, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

What’s next for Stefanos Tsitsipas?

TORONTO, ON - JULY 29: Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland celebrates a point against Kevin Anderson of South Africa during Day 5 of the Rogers Cup at the Aviva Centre on July 29, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Wawrinka sets up Nadal clash after hard fought win

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: David Ferrer of Spain with his towel in his mouth during his Men's Singles first round match against Karen Khachanov of Russia on day two of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Lewis/Getty Images)

In candid interview, David Ferrer talks past, future & retirement