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Rafael Nadal

The latest news on Rafael Nadal, Spanish tennis player, including professional tennis news and updates.

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3 Jun 1986

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A child takes part in a training session at Alabang Tennis Academy in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila. Photo: AFP

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

14 Aug 2026 - 12:00PM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

6 Aug 2026 - 3:58PM

Wimbledon

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

9 Jul 2026 - 2:00PM

Australian Open

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

1 Feb 2026 - 8:00AM

Carlos Alcaraz (right) and Novak Djokovic last played each other in the semifinals of the US Open in September 2025, when Alcaraz won 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 on his way to winning the title. Photo: AFP

Health & Fitness

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

Kim Kardashian has maxed out on state-of-the-art equipment, Khloé’s private gym resembles that of a luxury hotel, and Kourtney has her own Pilates studio.

6 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM

Australian Open

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

3 Nov 2025 - 3:38PM

Philanthropy

Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth

22-time grand slam title winner on a mission to support the city’s disadvantaged children facing mental health challenges.

26 Oct 2025 - 6:05PMvideocam

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has partnered with Dr Adrian Cheng Chi-kong and Hong Kong-based WEMP Foundation, which focuses on youth mental wellness. Photo: Eugene Lee

Philanthropy

Nadal Foundation joins forces with Hong Kong charity to nurture next generation

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will work with WEMP Foundation, and founder Adrian Cheng, to improve well-being of world’s children.

24 Oct 2025 - 7:15PM

International Property

The rise of branded residences and why Hong Kong is an outlier

Hong Kong remains relatively untouched by the branded residences model, largely because of the strength of established local developers.

5 Oct 2025 - 9:30AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Richard Mille RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal

Past Richard Mille models have seen partnerships with sports stars like Formula One’s Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso, and sprinting superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

18 Sep 2025 - 10:00AM

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal wears the Richard Mille RM 035-03 model that carries his name. Photo: Handout

Wellness

Can better data make us better athletes? Technogym’s radical wellness vision

Technogym started in a small Italian garage, and became a US$2.6 billion fitness empire. Now founder Nerio Alessandri is betting personalisation will define the future of wellness.

28 Aug 2025 - 6:15PM

Italian Nerio Alessandri, who founded Technogym in 1983 when he was just 22. Photo: courtesy Technogym

US Open (tennis)

US Open: Wong happy to embrace moment, ready ‘to go all-in’ for Walton clash

Historical significance of victory not lost on Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong as he readies for second round in New York.

26 Aug 2025 - 10:12AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw

The tennis star has gone head to head against greats Iga Świątek and Varvara Gracheva in high-stakes solo matches, but she also loves a game with No 1 doubles player Coco Gauff.

14 Jul 2025 - 11:10AM

Wimbledon

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

14 Jul 2025 - 3:24AM

Wimbledon

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

12 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM

Jannik Sinner gets in some practice at the All England Club ahead of his men’s singles final against Carlos Alcaraz. Photo: Reuters

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng out to end Wimbledon first-round woes, ‘fully prepared’ for Siniakova clash

Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

30 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM

WTA (Women's Tennis Association)

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

29 Jun 2025 - 11:33AM

French Open

Sinner says rivalry with French Open final foe Alcaraz the tonic tennis needs

The 23-year-old Italian beat Novak Djokovic to book a mouth-watering final on Sunday against his main rival, who is defending his crown.

7 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM

A combination picture shows Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (left) and Italy’s Jannik Sinner ahead of their French Open men’s final on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

ATP

Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

The 37-year-old, the last member of the sport’s ‘Big Four’ still standing, says he is carrying on to bring a ‘positive effect’ to the tour.

25 Apr 2025 - 11:00PM

Style Edit

Style Edit: How Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal broke horological boundaries

The series of groundbreaking timepieces has broken records with each iteration, from the lightest tourbillon to the most resilient, and the use of new materials.

21 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM

Davis Cup

‘Not here for retiring’: Nadal says focus is on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie

In his final tournament, the former world No 1 says team captain David Ferrer will decide what role he plays, if any, against the Netherlands.

18 Nov 2024 - 8:19PM

Rafael Nadal said at a press conference that he had not traveled to Malaga with the Spanish team “to retire”, but to try to help the team. Photo: EPA-EFE

ATP

Home hero Sinner keen to show his best at ‘special’ season-ending ATP Finals

The world No 1 is favourite for the Turin event after a brilliant but controversial year but strongest rival Carlos Alcaraz will have a say.

8 Nov 2024 - 11:54PM

Italian world No 1 Jannik Sinner arrives for the blue carpet event of the ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

ATP

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

20 Oct 2024 - 11:20AM

Saudi Arabia

‘Strange’ to see tennis stars at Saudi event amid calendar debate: German bigwig

Carlos Alcaraz, among those complaining about the ‘big strain’ players face from playing schedule, is one of six players at lucrative event.

15 Oct 2024 - 1:40PM

Rafael Nadal, 22-time grand slam winner, to retire from tennis at end of season

The Spaniard, who won 92 titles and the French Open a record 14 times, says in a video released on X he will retire after the Davis Cup finals.

10 Oct 2024 - 6:07PM

Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd after losing the doubles quarter-final match with teammate Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at Roland Garros. Photo: EPA-EFE

ATP

Will Nadal play again? Bombshell withdrawal at Indian Wells halts latest comeback

On the eve of his opening match, Spanish icon says he is not ready for the demands of tournament tennis after numerous injury absences, stoking speculation about his retirement date.

7 Mar 2024 - 7:33PM

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open, a day before his first official match in two months. Photo: AP

ATP

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

24 Jan 2024 - 10:28AM

Style Edit

Style Edit: Rafael Nadal’s Henry Jacques even have their own carry case

The fragrance collection includes three scents designed by the tennis player and his wife, along with a special edition Clic-Clac titanium carrying case with a tennis motif

30 Nov 2023 - 10:00AM

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Rafael Nadal

‘I want to be Eala’: star sparks tennis boom in Philippines, but at what cost?

Alexandra Eala’s success has parents rushing their children to courts across the country, and a National Tennis Centre in the works.

First Filipino WTA winner Eala backed by sporting pedigree, unstoppable spirit

Alexander Zverev unfazed by potential Wimbledon lion’s den for Arthur Fery clash

Djokovic, Alcaraz have tennis history in their sights in Australian Open final

One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam.

Bling meets gym: home fitness is becoming a fashion statement

Kim Kardashian has maxed out on state-of-the-art equipment, Khloé’s private gym resembles that of a luxury hotel, and Kourtney has her own Pilates studio.

Sinner, Alcaraz set for South Korea exhibition match ahead of Australian Open

The tennis world’s top two players will play in Incheon on January 10, eight days before the year’s first grand slam in Melbourne.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth

22-time grand slam title winner on a mission to support the city’s disadvantaged children facing mental health challenges.

Nadal Foundation joins forces with Hong Kong charity to nurture next generation

Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal will work with WEMP Foundation, and founder Adrian Cheng, to improve well-being of world’s children.

The rise of branded residences and why Hong Kong is an outlier

Hong Kong remains relatively untouched by the branded residences model, largely because of the strength of established local developers.

Style Edit: Richard Mille RM 035-03 Automatic Rafael Nadal

Past Richard Mille models have seen partnerships with sports stars like Formula One’s Alain Prost and Fernando Alonso, and sprinting superstar Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce.

Can better data make us better athletes? Technogym’s radical wellness vision

Technogym started in a small Italian garage, and became a US$2.6 billion fitness empire. Now founder Nerio Alessandri is betting personalisation will define the future of wellness.

US Open: Wong happy to embrace moment, ready ‘to go all-in’ for Walton clash

Historical significance of victory not lost on Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong as he readies for second round in New York.

Meet Alexandra Eala, the first Filipina to reach Wimbledon’s main draw

The tennis star has gone head to head against greats Iga Świątek and Varvara Gracheva in high-stakes solo matches, but she also loves a game with No 1 doubles player Coco Gauff.

Sinner beats 2-time defending champion Alcaraz to win first Wimbledon title

The number one-ranked Italian earned his fourth grand slam title overall, beating the Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

Sinner unfazed by French Open collapse as he prepares for Alcaraz rematch

Jannik Sinner says Carlos Alcaraz favourite in men’s singles final at Wimbledon, won’t compare rivalry to big three.

Zheng out to end Wimbledon first-round woes, ‘fully prepared’ for Siniakova clash

Zheng Qinwen faces 10-time grand slam doubles champion Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

Zheng turns to Nadal coach, as Wimbledon draw puts Osaka, Sabalenka up ahead

China’s No 1 faces opening round match against Katerina Siniakova, who knocked her out in 2023.

Sinner says rivalry with French Open final foe Alcaraz the tonic tennis needs

The 23-year-old Italian beat Novak Djokovic to book a mouth-watering final on Sunday against his main rival, who is defending his crown.

Madrid Open: Djokovic playing for the ‘older guys’ as new generation takes over

The 37-year-old, the last member of the sport’s ‘Big Four’ still standing, says he is carrying on to bring a ‘positive effect’ to the tour.

Style Edit: How Richard Mille and Rafael Nadal broke horological boundaries

The series of groundbreaking timepieces has broken records with each iteration, from the lightest tourbillon to the most resilient, and the use of new materials.

‘Not here for retiring’: Nadal says focus is on helping Spain win Davis Cup tie

In his final tournament, the former world No 1 says team captain David Ferrer will decide what role he plays, if any, against the Netherlands.

Home hero Sinner keen to show his best at ‘special’ season-ending ATP Finals

The world No 1 is favourite for the Turin event after a brilliant but controversial year but strongest rival Carlos Alcaraz will have a say.

Djokovic, Nadal end ‘amazing rivalry’ with likely final meeting of tennis GOATs

The great rivals contested a record 60 competitive clashes during their careers, with the Serb leading 31-29, but there will be no more.

‘Strange’ to see tennis stars at Saudi event amid calendar debate: German bigwig

Carlos Alcaraz, among those complaining about the ‘big strain’ players face from playing schedule, is one of six players at lucrative event.

Rafael Nadal, 22-time grand slam winner, to retire from tennis at end of season

The Spaniard, who won 92 titles and the French Open a record 14 times, says in a video released on X he will retire after the Davis Cup finals.

Will Nadal play again? Bombshell withdrawal at Indian Wells halts latest comeback

On the eve of his opening match, Spanish icon says he is not ready for the demands of tournament tennis after numerous injury absences, stoking speculation about his retirement date.

8 richest tennis stars of 2023 revealed – Rafa, Novak, Federer or Serena?

Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi achieved a Golden Slam – winning all four Grand Slams plus an Olympic gold – while Serena Williams is the only player to have achieved that feat in singles and doubles

Style Edit: Rafael Nadal’s Henry Jacques even have their own carry case

The fragrance collection includes three scents designed by the tennis player and his wife, along with a special edition Clic-Clac titanium carrying case with a tennis motif

Exclusive | Tennis legend Rafael Nadal serving hope and inspiration to Hong Kong’s youth