Rafael Nadal

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’?

Carlos Alcaraz Takes Out Rafael Nadal In Madrid Epic

4 bold predictions for the French Open

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

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)

Tennis takeover: Why top stars are the highest-paid athletes in the world

PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 09: Rafael Nadal of Spain consoles opponent Dominic Thiem of Austria following the mens singles final during Day fifteen of the 2019 French Open at Roland Garros on June 09, 2019 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

The trials and determination of Nadal’s record 12th French Open victory

MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 11: Rafael Nadal of Spain in action during day 8 of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 11, 2019 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal, John Isner join the growing field at the virtual Madrid Open

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 12: Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves Centre Court after losing to Roger Federer of Switzerland during Day 11 of The Championships - Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 12, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)

The Big Three’s dominance and why the tennis world will soon be changed

Rafael Nadal (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Rafael Nadal: David Ferrer stunned as world number 1 keeps getting better

Rafael Nadal (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

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?