thejapantimes, 2 days ago to Tennis

Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal is his favorite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/22/tennis/djokovic-nadal-french-open/ #tennis #novakdjokovic #rafaelnadal #frenchopen

thejapantimes, 14 days ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal said that he can no longer afford to fear injury after battling into the second round of the Italian Open on Thursday, with the French Open looming on the horizon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/10/tennis/rafael-nadal-italian-open/ #tennis #rafaelnadal #italianopen #frenchopen

thejapantimes, 17 days ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal has been drawn with a qualifier in the first round of the Italian Open, as he continues his comeback from injury. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/07/tennis/nada-rome-return/ #tennis #rafaelnadal #italianopen

thejapantimes, 23 days ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal bade an emotional farewell to the Madrid Open on Tuesday after crashing out in the last 16 to Jiri Lehecka in what was likely the Spanish star's last appearance at the tournament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/05/01/tennis/nadal-emotional-farewell/ #tennis #rafaelnadal #madrid #madridopen

thejapantimes, 26 days ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal avenged his defeat to Alex de Minaur in Barcelona, but admitted he still "needs time" to return to his competitive peak. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/28/tennis/nadal-shines-madrid/ #tennis #rafaelnadal #madrid #frenchopen

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal said the upcoming French Open will be the moment to "give everything and die" on the court after his comeback from injury in Barcelona was curtailed by Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/nadal-give-everything-french-open/ #tennis #rafaelnadal #frenchopen

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal hopes to be able to make his return from injury at next week's Barcelona Open. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/11/tennis/nadal-barcelona-open-return/ #tennis #rafaelnadal #barcelonaopen

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open this month after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff last week, the 22-time Grand Slam champion said on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/07/tennis/rafael-nadal-australian-open-out/?utm_content=buffer53e5b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #rafaelnadal #australianopen

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal was elated to return to professional tennis on Tuesday after nearly a year on the sidelines but the Spaniard said recovering his confidence and natural movements on the court would take time. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/01/03/tennis/nadal-confidence-recovery/?utm_content=bufferff4e8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #rafaelnadal #dominicthiem #australianopen

calbearo, 4 months ago to Tennis

@tennis #Tennis #rafaelnadal #happynewyear

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while Naomi Osaka is set to play her first competitive match since September 2022. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/27/tennis/naomi-osaka-rafael-nadal-returns/?utm_content=bufferf09c9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #naomiosaka #rafaelnadal #novakdjokovic

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Tennis

Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu are notable absentees from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam comebacks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/07/tennis/osaka-nadal-australian-return/?utm_content=bufferc662f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #australianopen #naomiosaka #rafaelnadal #nickkyrgios #emmaraducanu

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Tennis

Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal said on Monday he expects "nothing" from himself before his return to the courts next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/12/05/tennis/nadal-brisbane-return/?utm_content=buffer0076e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #rafaelnadal #brisbane

thejapantimes, 7 months ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal will play at the Australian Open in January, tournament director Craig Tiley said on Wednesday, as the 37-year-old former world No. 1 returns to the sport following hip surgery. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/10/11/tennis/nadal-australian-open-return/?utm_content=buffer29897&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #rafaelnadal #australianopen

thejapantimes, 7 months ago to Tennis

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, reiterated on Monday that he "would like to play again and be competitive again." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2023/09/19/tennis/nadal-career-finish-2024/?utm_content=bufferdf909&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #tennis #rafaelnadal

savannahstennis, 11 months ago to random

Visibly limping Samsonova takes out Polina Kudermetova 6-4, 6-1 #denbosch #wta #tennis