Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from professional tennis
The “King of Clay” calls it a carrier. In an announcement video posted on social media, Rafael Nadal announced that he will be stepping away from tennis after the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old will represent Spain in the Davis Cup final in Malaga next month. “I am here to inform you that I am retiring […]
Rafael Nadal to retire from professional tennis at end of season
Spain's Rafa Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, announced Thursday that he is ending his career as a professional tennis player, a decision that took effect after the Davis Cup final. “It's been a difficult year, especially the last two years,” the 38-year-old, who has won a record 14 times at Roland Garros, said […]
Aaron Boone takes blame after Gerrit Cole’s intentional walk to Rafael Devers
The Yankees are trying to move forward. The Red Sox are reveling in the Gerrit Cole turmoil and using it to their advantage. After Boston's eventful win on Saturday, Cole intentionally walked Rafael Devers with one out and the bases loaded in the bottom of the fourth inning, spurring the Red Sox to rally behind […]
Red Sox roast Gerrit Cole for intentionally walking Rafael Devers: ‘Showed a lot of weakness’
New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has once joked that Boston Red Sox All-Star Rafael Devers is his weakness, and the numbers in head-to-head matchups between pitchers and sluggers speak for themselves. But the Red Sox didn't expect Cole, who was replaced early Saturday afternoon, to hold up four fingers to signal an intentional walk […]
Alex Cora accuses Gerrit Cole of intentionally hitting Rafael Devers
Manager Alex Cora accused Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole of intentionally hitting Red Sox star Rafael Devers in the first inning because he didn't want to face the slugger who had dominated him throughout his career. Cora's reasoning was simple. When the Yankees ace intentionally walked Devers with no bases loaded in the top of the […]
Yankees’ announcer Michael Kay stunned by Gerrit Cole’s intentional walk to Rafael Devers
I can see you, but I don't believe you. Yankees announcer Michael Kay was among those perplexed by manager Gerrit Cole's controversial decision to intentionally walk Red Sox slugger Rafael Devers during Saturday's 7-1 loss. “So Devers is up to bat,” Kay began as the Boston third baseman came up to bat in the top […]
Rafael Nadal drops out of US Open after disappointing run at Paris Olympics
Rafael Nadal is US Open On Thursday, he expressed concern on social media that he might not be able to perform to his full potential, and it will be the third Grand Slam he will miss this season amid growing speculation about his future. Nadal, 38, shared the news on social media after the disappointing […]
Rafael Nadal pulls out of US Open as retirement questions linger
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the U.S. Open on Wednesday, his third Grand Slam withdrawal this season and raising further questions about the 38-year-old’s future in tennis. Nadal wrote on social media that he would miss “those exciting and special evening sessions” at Arthur Ashe Stadium but “I don’t think I’ll be able to give 100% […]
Rafael Nadal gives retirement update after Olympic loss to Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal’s glittering career is in jeopardy. After his 6-1, 6-4 straight-sets loss to longtime rival Novak Djokovic in the singles match on Monday, Nadal opened up about his physical condition and said a decision on the future of his career would be made after the Paris tournament. “Once this tournament is over I will […]
Rafael Nadal dismisses suggestions Olympic match with Novak Djokovic will be tennis duo’s ‘last dance’
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal celebrated his 38th birthday last month. The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion has suffered injury setbacks in recent years and there have been growing speculations he may soon retire from the sport he has dominated for so many years. But Nadal tried hard to dispel any notion that the 2024 […]