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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells due to injury
Rafael Nadal of Spain waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his second round loss to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
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Hard to know what’s next for Nadal with hip injury
Rafael Nadal of Spain waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his second round loss to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
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Rafael Nadal struggles at times during four-set win over Jack Draper at Australian Open
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning against Britain's Jack Draper during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (Photo by WILLIAM WEST/AFP via Getty Images)
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Felix Auger-Aliassime downs top-seeded Rafael Nadal in round-robin play at ATP Finals
Tennis - ATP Finals Turin - Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy - November 15, 2022 Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime celebrates winning his group stage match against Spain's Rafael Nadal REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Rafael Nadal welcomes baby boy
FILE - Rafael Nadal, of Spain, celebrates after winning his match against Richard Gasquet, of France, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. On Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, Spanish media reported Mery Perelló, Nadal's wife, gave birth to a baby boy, the couple’s first child. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)
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Federer and Nadal to team up in doubles at Laver Cup on Friday
(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 12, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer (R) speaks with Spain's Rafael Nadal (L) after Federer won their men's singles semi-final match on day 11 of the 2019 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. - Roger Federer said on September 21, 2022 he wants to team up with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the final match of his career at the Laver Cup in London. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by ADRIAN DENNIS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)
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Federer, Serena retire; tennis moves on to Alcaraz, Swiatek
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 10, 2022 Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates with the trophy after winning U.S. Open REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
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In Carlos Alcaraz, men’s tennis finds its next titan
Cathal Kelly
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Despite shock loss, it’s far too soon to write off Nadal
Cathal Kelly
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Swiatek wins easily, but knows who’s No. 1; Nadal bloodied
Sept 1, 2022; Flushing, NY, USA; Iga Swiatek of Poland after beating Sloane Stephens of the USA on day four of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal’s National Bank Open due to abdominal injury
FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal sports tape on his stomach following a medical timeout as he plays Taylor Fritz of the US in a men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because of the abdominal injury that caused him to pull out of Wimbledon ahead of the semifinals. The Spaniard had been 19-0 in Grand Slam matches this year when he decided the injury was too much at Wimbledon.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Montreal’s National Bank Open due to abdominal injury
FILE - Spain's Rafael Nadal sports tape on his stomach following a medical timeout as he plays Taylor Fritz of the US in a men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Nadal has withdrawn from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal because of the abdominal injury that caused him to pull out of Wimbledon ahead of the semifinals. The Spaniard had been 19-0 in Grand Slam matches this year when he decided the injury was too much at Wimbledon.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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Unvaccinated Djokovic withdraws from Montreal event, Murray handed wildcard
FILE - Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, wipes the sweat off during a training session at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, on April 30, 2022. Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming hard-court tournament in Montreal on Thursday, AUg. 4, 2022, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and is therefore not allowed to enter Canada. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez, File)
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The path to the men’s final at Wimbledon
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 7, 2022 Australia's Nick Kyrgios during practice REUTERS/Matthew Childs
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Rafael Nadal’s Wimbledon withdrawal clears the way for Novak Djokovic
Cathal Kelly
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Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon ahead of semifinal with injury
Spain's Rafael Nadal walks on court ahead of a practice session on day eleven of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London, Thursday July 7, 2022. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)
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Hampered Nadal gets past Fritz at Wimbledon; Kyrgios next
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after beating Taylor Fritz of the US in a men's singles quarterfinal match on day ten of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, Wednesday, July 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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Djokovic’s vaccine stance is nonsensical, but it’s still hard not to empathize
Cathal Kelly
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What to know ahead of Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic won’t get COVID-19 vaccine
Serbia's Novak Djokovic practices on Center Court ahead of the 2022 Wimbledon Championship at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, Thursday, June 23, 2022. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
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Nadal optimistic on Wimbledon after treating pained foot
Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal smiles during a training session at Santa Ponsa Country Club in Santa Ponsa, on the Spanish Balearic Island of Mallorca, on June 17, 2022. (Photo by JAIME REINA / AFP) (Photo by JAIME REINA/AFP via Getty Images)
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With his 14th French Open title win, Nadal reminds us of his defining trait: He doesn’t know how to quit
Cathal Kelly
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Nadal wins French Open, will go to Wimbledon if ‘body is ready’
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after victory over Norway's Casper Ruud in their men's singles final match on day fifteen of the Roland-Garros Open tennis tournament at the Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris on June 5, 2022. (Photo by Thomas SAMSON / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS SAMSON/AFP via Getty Images)
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Rafael Nadal back in French Open final after injured Zverev stops
PARIS, FRANCE - JUNE 03: Alexander Zverev of Germany walks back out to the court on crutches with Rafael Nadal of Spain following an injury against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Men's Singles Semi Final match on Day 13 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on June 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Doctor in tow, Rafael Nadal heads to French Open semis
PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 31: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the Men's Singles Quarter Final match on Day 10 of The 2022 French Open at Roland Garros on May 31, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)
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Nadal-Djokovic match a classic for the end of an era
Cathal Kelly
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Nadal tops Djokovic in thriller at French Open
Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his quarterfinal match against Serbia's Novak Djokovic in four sets, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
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Djokovic or Nadal? It’s like a coin toss for McEnroe
FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, and Spain's Rafael Nadal look at each other as they pose for images prior to the final match of the French Open tennis tournament at Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. When Djokovic and Nadal meet in the French Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, it will be their 59th career matchup, more than any other two men in the professional era of tennis, and their first showdown since last year's semifinals at Roland Garros. (AP Photo/Michel Euler, File)
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Canada’s Leylah Fernandez beats Amanda Anisimova to reach first French Open quarter-finals
Canada's Leylah Fernandez celebrates winning her fourth round match against Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. in three sets 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, France, Sunday, May 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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Leylah Fernandez and Félix Auger-Aliassime reach fourth round at French Open
Canada's Leylah Fernandez returns the ball to Belinda Bencic of Switzerland during their third round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Friday, May 27, 2022 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)
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Naomi Osaka gets tough rematch as she returns to French Open
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - WTA Masters 1000 - Madrid Open - Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain - May 1, 2022 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her second round match against Spain's Sara Sorribes Tormo REUTERS/Susana Vera
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Shapovalov bounces clay-court star Nadal, moves on to Italian Open quarterfinals
ROME, ITALY - MAY 12: Denis Shapovalov of Canada celebrates his win over Rafael Nadal of Spain in the 3rd round on day five of Internazionali BNL D'Italia at Foro Italico on May 12, 2022 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)
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Bianca Andreescu advances to Italian Open third round; Leylah Fernandez drops close match
Bianca Andreescu returns the ball to Emma Raducanu during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament, in Rome, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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Rafael Nadal bounces back from loss to Carlos Alcaraz, beats John Isner to advance at Italian Open
Tennis - ATP Masters 1000 - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 11, 2022 Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his second round match against John Isner of the U.S. REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
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Spanish teen Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Rafael Nadal to advance at Madrid Open
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz returns the ball during a match against Spain's Rafael Nadal at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Friday, May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
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Rafael Nadal saves four match points to advance at Madrid Open; Andy Murray withdraws
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 05: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory in their round of 16 match against David Goffin of Belgium during day eight of Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 05, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 05: in his second round match during day seven of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
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Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win at Madrid Open
MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 04: Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates victory in their third round match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia on day seven of Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on May 04, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)