Rafael Nadal guides Spain to emotional Davis Cup title
Rafael Nadal capped a remarkable season, guiding Spain to a sixth Davis Cup title as he beat Denis Shapovalov to seal victory over Canada in Madrid's Caja Magica.
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Rafael Nadal capped a remarkable season, guiding Spain to a sixth Davis Cup title as he beat Denis Shapovalov to seal victory over Canada in Madrid's Caja Magica.
As Rafael Nadal fell in his chair, hands running through his hair, the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd stood in unison to applaud the Spaniard.
In this last grand slam of 2019, a 19-year-old won the women's title at the US Open, and Rafael Nadal landed his 19th major Sunday in dramatic fashion to creep up on Roger Federer on the grand slam ladder.
When Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in their titanic Wimbledon final, he moved to within four majors of the Swiss' 20 for the first time.
In an era where men's tennis has been dominated by the "Big 3" of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, Stan Wawrinka can at times be a forgotten man.
In tennis, it's beyond difficult to transition from teen prospect to grand slam winner. Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova are the high-profile exceptions rather than the rule.
Novak Djokovic largely went unnoticed most of this Wimbledon with everything else happening.
Roger Federer remains on course for a ninth Wimbledon title after beating Rafael Nadal in an enthralling encounter to reach his 12th final at the All England Club.
When Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal contested the 2008 Wimbledon final, men's tennis was ever so different.
It's just like old times at Wimbledon in more ways than one.
It's almost here.
The dream mixed-doubles partnership of Serena Williams and Andy Murray didn't disappoint in their long awaited Wimbledon debut.
Photographers gather as Leo Borg, the world's 356th-ranked junior, takes to the court in the junior Wimbledon qualifying event.
In a city known for its vibrant theater life, the best place in London Thursday had to be Center Court at Wimbledon for Rafael Nadal's emotional 6-3 3-6 7-6 (5) 7-6 (3) victory against
Roger Federer didn't suffer a shock exit at Wimbledon in his 2019 opener, but the record eight-time champion gave his millions of fans a minor scare when he lost a set against a player who grew up idolizing him -- make that another one.
It's summer in England, time for strawberries and cream, lush green grass and the thwack of tennis ball on racket strings.
The seedings for Wimbledon are out, and they are unlikely to please Rafael Nadal.
With every French Open title comes another remarkable record for Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic's grand slam winning streak is over.
Roger Federer's comeback at the French Open is over. But Rafael Nadal just keeps going as he usually does at Roland Garros after downing the Swiss 6-3 6-4 6-2 to reach a 12th final.
The way Roger Federer was talking ahead of his battle against Rafael Nadal at the French Open, you would think something especially crazy has to happen for Spain's "King of Clay" to lose their semifinal.
After winning his quarterfinal at the French Open, Roger Federer addressed the crowd, not to mention plenty more watching on TV around the world.
The French have rarely had a problem developing elite tennis players. There are, for example, 10 men inside the top 100, tied for the most alongside another grand slam nation, the U.S.
By returning to the French Open this year after a three-year absence, Roger Federer is spreading his milestones across the tennis world.