Padel's Olympic aspirations received a significant boost with the International Padel Federation's official recognition of the Hexagon World Series. Backed by stars like Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal,

Rafael Nadal is a diehard Real Madrid fan. The Spaniard, a winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, has frequently expressed his love for the Spanish giants, who have won a record 15 European Cups and 36 La Liga titles.

Nadal officially retired from tennis at the end of 2024, and underwent surgery to treat severe osteoarthritis.

Rafael Nadal was seen on the tennis court with his son Rafa Jr., just days after Novak Djokovic enjoyed a hitting session with his son Stefan in Greece.

Steve fought well and defended two of five break points. The American delivered four fine holds in the opening set. However, Nadal grabbed a break at 2-2 and held at love in game ten to clinch the opener 6-4.

RAFAEL NADAL joked that he’ll definitely miss next month’s Australian Open after undergoing hand surgery. The retired Spaniard, 39, called time on his legendary career 13 months ago at

Carlos Alcaraz announced his shock split from long-time coach Juan Carlos Ferrero on Wednesday, bringing their wildly successful seven-year partnership to an end. The news came as a surprise, with Alcaraz enjoying arguably the best season of his career in 2025, winning two Majors, six other titles, and sealing the year-end No. 1 ranking.

Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to relieve pain and gain mobility in his right hand. The 22-time Grand Slam winner says in an X post that he has been dealing with the issue for a long time.

As usual in Rafa's case, Dr. Angel Ruiz Cotorro underwent surgery at the Teknon Clinic, assisted by Dr. Vilaro and Dr. Alex Lluch. The light-hearted message brought relief to Nadal's supporters.

Nadal joked that he won’t be ready for Melbourne, and realistically, he’s probably right. Recovering from hand surgery takes time, usually involving rest, progressive rehab, and a cautious return to hitting balls.

Roger Federer and Mirka Federer maintain a significant wealth advantage over Rafael Nadal and Mery Perelló, with the former's net worth estimated at $550 million compared to the latter's $220 million.