Another fortunate factor that aided Nadal’s growth was the presence of a world class player in his orbit. A fellow Mallorca resident, Carlos Moya, won Roland Garros in 1998, the same month Nadal ...

Botic van de Zandschulp was a contributor to both points for the Netherlands, having defeated Rafa earlier Tuesday in Malaga.

The world No. 80 put the Netherlands ahead 1-0 in their quarterfinal tie, with Spain now needing to win the final two rubbers to advance.

Nadal implied he had played the final singles match of his career after losing in straight sets to Botic van de Zandschulp in Malaga on Tuesday.

As the former world No. 1 prepares to hang up his racquets, here is Nadal talking tennis philosophy, finding joy through suffering, his biggest rivalries and more.

His love for the game protected him from growing cynical or jaded, even after his body was pommeled by one injury after another.

From triumphant victories to a valiant defeat, enjoy a few savory slices—alongside some fearsome forehands—from Rafa's remarkable career.

As Nadal's career ends this week in Davis Cup, the equipment brand is celebrating the nearly three-decade relationship with its most decorated collaborator.

In a storybook world, Rafael Nadal would have led Spain on one last, rollicking ride to a seventh Davis Cup title before the delirious home fans in Malaga. But in a storybook world, Roger Federer ...

Federer penned an emotional tribute to his longtime rival ahead of Nadal's final tournament, writing that he "challenged [him] in ways no one else could." ...

Paolini and Sara Errani defeated Swiatek and Katarzyna Kawa 7-5, 7-5 in the deciding doubles to put Italy through to the final for the second year in a row.

"To see your career from the beginning to today was an honor," Williams wrote in a social media post saluting her fellow all-time great.