Toni Nadal has spoken out for the first time since Rafael Nadal was seen alongside a practising Iga Swiatek at his academy, clearing up rumours that the tennis legend would help coach the Pole. Just days after her shock loss at the Miami Open to compatriot Magda Linette, Swiatek travelled to Mallorca for a week of practice at the Rafa […]
Toni Nadal breaks silence on Rafael Nadal coaching talk and Read More »
Rafael Nadal’s skill with a racket has made him one of the greatest athletes of all time; still, despite his personal achievements, Nadal credits a lot of his success to his family. Now retired and with a far less demanding schedule, Nadal is dedicating as much time as he can to the people that matter
Rafa Nadal and Mery Perelló escape to paradise with their kids Read More »
April 14 (Reuters) – Iga Swiatek ​is hoping to benefit from new coach Francisco Roig’s experience and technical ‌expertise when the world number four begins her claycourt season at the Stuttgart Open this week after a disappointing start to the year. The Polish six-times Grand Slam champion lost in the quarter-finals ​of the Australian Open
Swiatek banks on Nadal’s former coach to reignite her season Read More »
Three generations. One surface. A standard so exacting that only a handful of ATP No. 1 Club members have ever truly mastered it. With the clay season kicking into gear this week at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, three members of the Club have historically stood above the rest on the surface: Rafael Nadal, Bjorn Borg and Carlos Alcaraz. Different eras,
Nadal, Alcaraz, Borg & the No. 1 clay-court standard Read More »
Retired Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal is making almost as much news this week as when he was an active player on the ATP Tour. Nadal’s academy is hosting two prominent WTA players training for the upcoming clay court swing: Iga Swiatekand Alexandra Eala. However, it is Nadal’s interactions with Swiatek and her new coach (and his former coach) Francisco Roig
Is Rafael Nadal tiptoeing into his coaching era with Iga Swiatek Read More »
Former World No. 1 was recognised for his excellence in sport at the Polytechnic University of Madrid The example set by Rafael Nadal has far transcended the boundaries of sport, making his hard work, perseverance and capacity for sacrifice into a useful manual for many areas of life. The 22-time major champion was awarded an honorary doctorate
Nadal awarded honorary doctorate: ‘It’s essential to always maintain Read More »
Rafael Nadal did his best to ring in a new chapter in Iga Swiatek’s career on Thursday in Mallorca. The former No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings welcomed WTA star Swiatek to the Rafa Nadal Academy and spent time on court with the Pole alongside her new coach Francisco Roig. Welcome back to the Rafa
Nadal spends time on court with Swiatek for academy practice Read More »
The Spanish tennis player was very happy after her victory against Maria Sakkari in Charleston, which brings her back closer to the top 100 of the WTA ranking. Paula Badosa has taken a giant step in her confidence to climb the rankings and recover her best level with an important victory against Maria Sakkari to secure her spot
Badosa, after her success on clay: “Nadal is an inspiration for me” Read More »
Iga Swiatek has opened up on her decision to part ways with coach Wim Fissette for the first time, as she prepares to start the clay-court swing with a new mentor. Last week, the world No. 3 announced the end of her partnership with the Belgian ‘super coach’, who was in her corner as she won her maiden
Iga Swiatek addresses Rafael Nadal rumours as Pole opens up on axing coach Read More »
#RETIRED tennis legend Rafael Nadal has backed a coalition of Exuma residents opposing a proposed resort development, warning that a key marine area is at risk and elevating the dispute beyond local opposition. #In a social media post to his 21 million Instagram followers, Mr Nadal called for support to protect the island’s natural environment
Tennis star Rafael Nadal joins ‘save Exuma’ fight Read More »
