Rafael Nadal was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in the second semi-final of the ' Six Kings Slam ' in Saudi Arabia, a result that meets expectations since Rafa has not played since this summer. The last match of the Spanish legend was in fact back to the Olympics in Paris, where he played both singles and doubles with Carlitos.

Rafael Nadal, who has a been a dominant force in men’s tennis and a transcendent athlete across all sports for two decades, is officially retiring later this year

Rafael Nadal says he feels emotionally prepared for ending his career at next month's Davis Cup Finals but the Spaniard will only contest the singles if he is "ready to win".

Novak Djokovic was defeated by Jannik Sinner in the Shanghai Masters final, but he looked lost after Rafael Nadal's retirement post. The Big Four era has lost three men.

Rafa Nadal will have one last chance to face old rival Novak Djokovic before the Spaniard calls time on his illustrious career with the pair set to meet at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia.

Speaking at the Festival dello Sport, Ljubicic suggested Nadal has been forced to retire by his body in a similar way to that which he witnessed as Federer’s coach. “I’m sur

Rafael Nadal shocked the tennis world this week with the announcement that he’ll play his final professional match at the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month. The news has fans and former players reeling,