Tennis legend Rafael Nadal had a heartfelt message for Alex Eala after the young Filipina pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 Miami Open, defeating world No. 2 and five-time Grand Slam ...

Tennis icon Rafael Nadal shows Alex Eala, a product of his academy, his support as the Filipina reaches the semifinals of the Miami Open The 22-time Grand Slam champion lauded Eala after the Rafa ...

Rafael Nadal's uncle, Toni, has admitted that he never charged his nephew for tennis lessons to avoid complicating their relationship. The 64-year-old coached the 'King of Clay' from his formative ...

Nick Kyrgios has backed John Isner's claim that Rafael Nadal was a "horrible" practice partner. Former World No. 8 Isner was speaking on his tennis podcast launched last summer when he told a ...

Rafael Nadal has explained why his rivalry with Roger Federer was ‘more attractive’ than his rivalry with Novak Djokovic during the Big Three era. The three superstars dominated professional ...

Rafael Nadal holds the Olympic torch during the Opening Ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games. / James Lang-Imagn Images Rafael Nadal raising the Olympic flame as a torch bearer at the ...

Eala attributed her success to her early training at Rafael Nadal's academy in Spain and the supportive foundation laid by her family. Her win follows fellow Nadal Academy member Coleman Wong's ...

Rafael Nadal believes female tennis players should only be paid as much as their male counterparts if they generate the same level of interest and income. The gender pay gap in professional tennis ...

Finally, Tennis superstar Rafa Nadal found himself in Fiziev’s sights, teasing that they need to determine ‘who the best Rafa is in all of sports’ – combat or otherwise. Speaking with ...

Nadal addressed the topic during an interview with La Sexta, and a resurfaced video of his comments has reignited the debate. "For me, the investment for women should be the same as for men.

and had the backing of none other than Rafa’s uncle Toni Nadal in her box for her win over Swiatek. She only graduated from the academy in 2023 - with the Pole a guest of honour at the ceremony.