https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/rafael-nadal Nadal! en-us Copyright 2026 The New York Times Company Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:36:37 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:09:52 +0000 https://static01.nyt.com/images/misc/NYT_logo_rss_250x40.png https://www.nytimes.com/topic/person/rafael-nadal https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/sports/f1-athlete-fans-investors.html https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/05/sports/f1-athlete-fans-investors.html Elite players have been drawn to a sport that operates at over 200 m.p.h. The head of F1 said high-performing drivers and players speak the same language. Cindy Shmerler Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:09:52 +0000 Tennis Automobile Racing Automobiles Formula One Domenicali, Stefano (1965- ) Nadal, Rafael https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/sports/tennis/nadal-retirement-players-coaches.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/13/sports/tennis/nadal-retirement-players-coaches.html There were striking matches, coaching changes, and Novak Djokovic finally won his Olympic gold. Cindy Shmerler Fri, 13 Dec 2024 18:10:54 +0000 Tennis Olympic Games (2024) Assn of Tennis Professionals Korda, Sebastian (2000- ) Nadal, Rafael https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/sports/tennis/atp-finals-federer-nadal-djokovic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/08/sports/tennis/atp-finals-federer-nadal-djokovic.html For the first time in decades, the ATP Finals will be played without either Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to take over. Cindy Shmerler Fri, 08 Nov 2024 10:03:08 +0000 Tennis Assn of Tennis Professionals Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- ) Djokovic, Novak Federer, Roger Nadal, Rafael Sinner, Jannik (2001- ) Italy https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/insider/reporting-from-row-z-at-the-us-open.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/05/insider/reporting-from-row-z-at-the-us-open.html Two New York Times reporters climbed their way to the nosebleed sections of Arthur Ashe Stadium, where they met dedicated tennis fans. Hilary Howard and Jesus Jiménez Thu, 05 Sep 2024 18:00:13 +0000 Tennis United States Open (Tennis) Stadiums and Arenas Ashe, Arthur, Stadium Nadal, Rafael Azarenka, Victoria https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/sports/tennis/australian-open-comebacks.html https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/12/sports/tennis/australian-open-comebacks.html After extended layoffs, Naomi Osaka, Angelique Kerber and others are back on the court. Christopher Clarey Fri, 12 Jan 2024 10:01:41 +0000 Tennis Australian Open (Tennis) Women and Girls Parenting Sports Injuries Kerber, Angelique Nadal, Rafael Osaka, Naomi (1997- ) Raducanu, Emma (2002- ) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/sports/tennis/paris-masters-winners-djokovic.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/27/sports/tennis/paris-masters-winners-djokovic.html Several players have broken through at the Paris Masters recently to win their first top-tier title. A well-rested Novak Djokovic may stifle that trend this year. Stuart Miller Mon, 30 Oct 2023 19:01:32 +0000 Tennis Miami Open (Tennis) BNP Paribas Open (Tennis) Assn of Tennis Professionals Djokovic, Novak Federer, Roger Ferrer, David Gilbert, Brad Hurkacz, Hubert (1997- ) Khachanov, Karen (1996- ) Krajinovic, Filip (1992- ) Murray, Andy (1987- ) Nadal, Rafael Rune, Holger Shapovalov, Denis (1999- ) Sock, Jack Soderling, Robin Paris (France) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/sports/tennis/frances-tiafoe-us-open.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/sports/tennis/frances-tiafoe-us-open.html Returning to the U.S. Open after last year’s electric run and crushing defeat, the boundary-busting American thinks he can win it all — and make tennis cool. Lulu Garcia-Navarro Mon, 28 Aug 2023 09:02:33 +0000 Tennis Tiafoe, Frances (1998- ) United States Open (Tennis) Pickleball (Sport) Content Type: Personal Profile Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- ) Nadal, Rafael Djokovic, Novak College Park (Md) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/sports/tennis/us-open-guide.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/28/sports/tennis/us-open-guide.html Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek will try to defend their singles titles, but the likes of Novak Djokovic, Frances Tiafoe, Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff won’t make it easy. Jesus Jiménez Mon, 28 Aug 2023 04:01:18 +0000 Tennis United States Open (Tennis) Armstrong, Louis, Stadium (Queens, NY) Ashe, Arthur, Stadium Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Alcaraz, Carlos (2003- ) Allaster, Stacey Brady, Jennifer (1995- ) Djokovic, Novak Fritz, Taylor Harry (1997- ) Gauff, Cori (2004- ) Isner, John Kanepi, Kaia Kyrgios, Nick Medvedev, Daniil (1996- ) Murray, Andy (1987- ) Osaka, Naomi (1997- ) Ruud, Casper (1998- ) Nadal, Rafael Pegula, Jessica (1994- ) Raducanu, Emma (2002- ) Rybakina, Elena Sabalenka, Aryna Swiatek, Iga (2001- ) Tiafoe, Frances (1998- ) Williams, Venus Wozniacki, Caroline Flushing (Queens, NY) Willets Point (Queens, NY) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/sports/tennis/french-open-men-djokovic-ruud.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/11/sports/tennis/french-open-men-djokovic-ruud.html Djokovic beat Casper Ruud to win the men’s singles championship, passing Rafael Nadal for the most major tournament titles in the Open era. Matthew Futterman Sun, 11 Jun 2023 21:27:02 +0000 Tennis Djokovic, Novak Ruud, Casper (1998- ) Nadal, Rafael Federer, Roger Records and Achievements French Open (Tennis) https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/sports/tennis/nadal-future-french-open.html https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/18/sports/tennis/nadal-future-french-open.html Nadal’s reign in Paris — full of flexed biceps, forehand winners and underrated court craft — is one of the great achievements in any sport. Christopher Clarey Wed, 24 May 2023 21:27:10 +0000 Tennis French Open (Tennis) Nadal, Rafael Content Type: Personal Profile