Rafael Nadal: Farewell to a Warrior, an Inspiration, and a Legend

November 19, 2024 – how I dreaded this day. Ever since Rafael Nadal announced he would…

“Don’t leave tennis”: Djokovic pleads with Nadal after exhibition match in Riyadh

The last chapter in one of the most fascinating tennis rivalries, between Novak Djokovic and Rafael…

Rafael Nadal, The Relentless Spirit of Tennis, Bids Farewell, but His Legacy Will Fight On

  In the world of sport, certain moments are so powerful that they transcend the boundaries…

Rafa, a perennial fighter who never gave up a single ball

Mahesh Bhupathi Rafa came to the Tour when he was an incredibly young boy. I remember…

Rafael Nadal leaves fans in tears with retirement announcement

Tennis fans were in mourning on Thursday as Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis legend, announced that he…

Thank you, Rafa, for an unbelievable career

  It was back in 2015 that I asked Rafael Nadal this.  “You have been plagued…

Top 5 moments of sportsmanship in Tennis

In the heat of competition, tennis players often display not just their athletic prowess but also…

The Rafa Rollercoaster: A Fan’s Dilemma

As a lifelong Rafael Nadal fan, there’s a bittersweet feeling every time his name appears on…

Rajeev-Austin knockouts Nadal-Alcaraz in the QF of men’s doubles

On the legendary clay of Roland Garros, the phrase “Victory belongs to the most tenacious” was…

Novak outplays Rafa on the Paris clay he used to rule

S.Kannan in Paris It was a (mis) match at the Roland Garros. This is the venue…