Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal responds to criticism for accepting role as Saudi tennis ambassador: 'In the end it’s to improve...'

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slams, had accepted an offer from the oil-rich kingdom to become an ambassador for the Saudi Tennis Federation in January in a deal that was worth $750 million.

WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears as he bids emotional farewell to tennis: 'I was having an emotional day'

Rafael Nadal got extremely emotional and broke down in tears during his farewell ceremony in Malaga after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals 2024 quarter-finals.

Rafael Nadal's glittering tennis career ends as Spain lose to Netherlands in Davis: 'Lived unforgettable experiences'

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam winner, retired from tennis on Tuesday as he lost his singles match and Spain was beaten by Netherlands in the Davis Cup 2024 quarter-finals in Malaga.

Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’

Roger Federer recalled his rivalry and friendship with Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis legend gets ready to bid goodbye to the sport in Davis Cup Finals 2024.

Nadal's tennis farewell at Davis Cup: When will he play his last match, where to watch, and why is he retiring?

Here's everything you need to know about Rafael Nadal's retirement from tennis including when and where to watch his last matches in Davis Cup 2024, his record at the tournament and the reasons behind his retirement.

Rafael Nadal says he's open to sitting out of Davis Cup Finals singles if he doesn't feel ready

Nadal will retire at next week's tournament in Malaga where he hopes to win a fifth Davis Cup to add to his 22 Grand Slam crowns.

WATCH: Djokovic pays tribute to Nadal with emotional speech – ‘don’t leave tennis’

Djokovic added that their battles over the years had been 'very intense' and told Nadal he hoped they could one day 'sit on a beach somewhere' and have a drink.

Rafael Nadal loses to Carlos Alcaraz in first match since announcing retirement; Sinner beats Djokovic

This was the first contest for Rafael Nadal since his exit at the Paris Olympics in July. He will play Novak Djokovic on Saturday in a third-place match before Sinner faces Alcaraz.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares heartwarming message for Rafael Nadal: 'It's been an honour to witness your journey'

Rafael Nadal announced his retirement through a video on Instagram and in reply to it, Cristiano Ronaldo shared a sweet message for his 'friend'.

In Graphics | Why Rafael Nadal is retiring and his incredible tennis career

Rafael Nadal will make his final appearance at next month’s Davis Cup Finals in Malaga, marking the close of an illustrious chapter in tennis history.