Nadal defeats Opelka; Swiatek sets up semifinal clash with Halep in Indian Wells

"I can’t say it’s a dream because I even couldn’t dream about that three months ago, two months ago,” Nadal said. "I am just enjoying every single moment.”

Nadal escapes, Medvedev wins, Osaka exits Indian Wells in tears

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka was brought to tears by a heckler Saturday on the way to a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Veronika Kudermetova in the Indian Wells WTA hardcourt tournament.

Nadal beats Medvedev to win Australian Open and 21st Grand Slam title

Under the lights at Rod Laver Arena, the legendary Spaniard demonstrated his trademark big-match mentality, overcoming the Russian Medvedev 2-6, 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in an epic five hours and 24 minutes final to win the trophy.

VIDEO: Tearful Roger Federer bows out of tennis with Laver Cup defeat

Friday's match at the O2 Arena in London was the first participation of the Swiss, who has won 20 major titles since the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2021, due to the injuries in his knee and ultimately prompted him to decide to retire.

VIDEO: Nadal, Medvedev among world-class line-up for Mubadala Tennis C’ship

Defending champion Nadal knocked out of Australian Open

The No. 1-seeded Nadal was visited by a trainer on the sideline, then left the court for a medical timeout. Up in the stands, his wife wiped away tears. Nadal returned to play, but was physically compromised and not his usual chase-every-ball self.

Nadal to play in Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Nadal, the 2006 men’s champion, last appeared at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium in 2008. Since then, he has established himself as one of the greatest male players in tennis history, winning a record 22 Grand Slam titles.

Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open

"Hello everyone, after a year away from competition, it's time to come back. It will be in Brisbane the first week of January. I'll see you there," the 22-time Grand Slam winner said in a post on social media.

Nadal to miss French Open, says 2024 likely to be last year of his career

Holder Rafa Nadal will miss the French Open after failing to regain full fitness from a hip injury suffered at the Australian Open in January, the 14-times Roland Garros winner said on Thursday, adding 2024 could be the final year of his career.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics

The 35-year-old, who won the second of his two titles at the All England Club in 2010 and landed the Olympic singles title in 2008, revealed his decision on his Twitter feed.