Rafael Nadal
Born: June 3, 1986 (age 38)
Height: 6' 0.5" (185cm)
Weight: 13st 5lb (85kg)
Hometown: Manacor, Mallorca, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
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French Open (14): 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
US Open (4): 2010, 2013, 2017, 2019
Wimbledon (2): 2008, 2010
Australian Open (2): 2009, 2022
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Rafael Nadal defeated by Nuno Borges in first ATP Tour final for two years
Rafael Nadal's first ATP Tour final in over two years ends in dejection as Nuno Borges defeats the Spaniard to win the Swedish Open title.
Jul 21, 14:59
Preview: Nuno Borges vs. Rafael Nadal - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Swedish Open final between Rafael Nadal and Nuno Borges, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 20, 17:22
Preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Duje Ajdukovic - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Swedish Open semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Duje Ajdukovic, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 19, 22:04
Preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Mariano Navone - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Swedish Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Mariano Navone, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 18, 21:00
Paris Olympics 2024: The best athletes to look out for in each sport
Sports Mole looks at the best athletes to keep an eye out for in all 32 sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Jul 17, 13:41
Preview: Cameron Norrie vs. Rafael Nadal - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Swedish Open second-round match between Cameron Norrie and Rafael Nadal, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 16, 18:16
Cameron Norrie on course for Rafael Nadal meeting after Swedish Open win
Great Britain's Cameron Norrie eases to an opening win over Jozef Kovalik in the Swedish Open, while Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud prevail in the doubles.
Jul 15, 21:23
Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Wimbledon final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 13, 11:38
Britain's greatest tennis players of the Open era
With Sir Andy Murray's historic career now entering its final months, we count down the five greatest British tennis players of all time.
Jul 12, 15:04
Preview: Daniil Medvedev vs. Carlos Alcaraz - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Wimbledon semi-final match between Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 11, 15:41
Carlos Alcaraz continues Wimbledon defence as Medvedev lifts Sinner curse
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz produces a terrific fightback to sink Tommy Paul in the quarter-finals, thereby setting up a semi-final with Daniil Medvedev.
Jul 9, 21:05
Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Tommy Paul - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Wimbledon quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Tommy Paul, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 8, 18:03
Preview: Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Wimbledon quarter-final match between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 8, 17:43
James Anderson compared to Messi, Ronaldo as "freak" and "genius" set to retire
Former England bowler Steven Finn hails retiring great James Anderson as a "freak", "genius" and a "master", comparing him to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 7, 10:16
Andy Murray's Wimbledon swansong starts on sour note with men's doubles exit
Andy Murray and Jamie Murray are defeated in the first round of the Wimbledon men's doubles as the former's farewell begins on a sour note.
Jul 4, 21:16
Preview: Stanislas Wawrinka vs. Gael Monfils - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Wimbledon second-round match between Stanislas Wawrinka and Gael Monfils, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jul 3, 05:05
Preview: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Mark Lajal - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Monday's Wimbledon first-round match between Carlos Alcaraz and Mark Lajal, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
Jun 29, 17:56
Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon as "saddened" two-time champion confirms plans for Olympics swansong
Two-time Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal confirms that he will not compete at this year's Grand Slam event as he prioritises his Olympuc preparations.
Jun 13, 14:50
Can you name every French Open men's champion since 1968?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every French Open men's champion since 1968.
Jun 9, 22:33
Preview: Alexander Zverev vs. Carlos Alcaraz - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's French Open final between Alexander Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jun 8, 10:59
Preview: Casper Ruud vs. Alexander Zverev - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's French Open semi-final between Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jun 6, 09:22
Preview: Alexander Zverev vs. Holger Rune - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Monday's French Open fourth-round match between Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
Jun 2, 09:16
French Open Day One highlights: Andy Murray, Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the highlights of the first day of 2024 French Open action, including Andy Murray and Carlos Alcaraz's first-round fates.
May 26, 22:12
Preview: Alexander Zverev vs. Rafael Nadal - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Monday's French Open first-round match between Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
May 26, 09:02
French Open 2024 draw: Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray in blockbuster first-round ties
Sports Mole looks at the headline from the 2024 French Open draw, including mouthwatering first-round matches for Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray.
May 23, 14:08
Preview: Alexander Zverev vs. Nicolas Jarry - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Italian Open final between Alexander Zverev and Nicolas Jarry, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 18, 09:21
Italian Open highlights: Nadal and Draper out as champion withdraws
Rafael Nadal and a pair of Britons are knocked out while a defending champion withdraws in Saturday's action at the Italian Open.
May 11, 20:47
Former US Open champion and world number three announces retirement from tennis
Former US Open champion and world number three Dominic Thiem announces that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of the season.
May 10, 13:19
Italian Open highlights: Rafael Nadal progresses on mixed day for Brits
Sports Mole looks at the highlights of Thursday's action at the Italian Open, where Rafael Nadal progresses but Great Britain endure a mixed day.
May 9, 22:45
Italian Open draw: Who will Rafael Nadal, Jack Draper meet in first round?
Sports Mole looks at the key talking points from the Italian Open draw, including Rafael Nadal, Jack Draper and Dan Evans's first-round fates.
May 6, 13:02
Preview: Taylor Fritz vs. Andrey Rublev - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Friday's Madrid Open semi-final between Taylor Fritz and Andrey Rublev, including predictions, head-to-head and their tournament so far.
May 2, 09:45
Madrid Open highlights: Alcaraz defence ends as Sabalenka eases into semis
Sports Mole rounds up the highlights from Wednesday's Madrid Open action, as Carlos Alcaraz's defence ends while Aryna Sabalenka strolls through.
May 1, 22:54
Rafael Nadal's Madrid swansong ended by Jiri Lehecka
Rafael Nadal's final Madrid Open campaign comes to an end with a fourth-round defeat to the Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka.
May 1, 07:51
Madrid Open highlights: Rafael Nadal advances as Cameron Norrie knocked out
Sports Mole rounds up the highlights from Monday's Madrid Open action, including victory for Rafael Nadal and Cameron Norrie's elimination.
Apr 29, 21:47
Preview: Rafael Nadal vs. Pedro Cachin - prediction, form, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Monday's Madrid Open third-round match between Rafael Nadal and Pedro Cachin, including predictions, form and their tournament so far.
Apr 28, 15:19
Preview: Darwin Blanch vs. Rafael Nadal - prediction, form, head-to-head
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Madrid Open first-round match between Darwin Blanch and Rafael Nadal, including predictions, form and their head-to-head record.
Apr 22, 16:51
Madrid Open Men's draw - Rafael Nadal discovers first-round opponent
Following the draw for the Madrid Open men's singles event, Sports Mole runs down the key talking points, including Rafael Nadal's first-round fate.
Apr 22, 13:41
Emma Raducanu on course for Iga Swiatek meeting after Angelique Kerber thrashing
Emma Raducanu continues her exceptional form with a brilliant 6-2 6-1 win over Angelique Kerber in the first round of the Stuttgart Open.
Apr 17, 22:29
Cameron Norrie advances in Barcelona Open with walkover win
British number one Cameron Norrie is through to the third round of the Barcelona Open thanks to a walkover win over France's Hugo Mayot.
Apr 16, 20:23
Rafael Nadal makes winning return at Barcelona Open
Rafael Nadal makes a winning return to the ATP Tour with a 6-2 6-3 success over Italy's Flavio Cobolli in the first round of the Barcelona Open.
Apr 16, 17:47
