I prefer “stop” volley—is a shot that isn’t used often. But when executed correctly and at the right time, it can win a point outright. It starts with the grip. Nadal holds the racquet with an Eastern ...

Eccleshare: The best match of the year and probably the best match I’ve ever seen live.

I am also able to hit with more spin than ever—although that, of course, is the result of a combination of new grip size, racquet technology, and high-tech strings. I made this change after hearing ...

BARCELONA, Spain — Rafael Nadal has undergone surgery to treat pain and gain mobility in his right hand, the retired tennis great said on Friday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion, who plays left-handed ...

Rafael Nadal has walked onto the world's greatest courts countless times, often leaving them with a winning smile. However, his latest excursion at his beloved Academy felt different. At his paradise ...

MADRID, SPAIN - DECEMBER 01: Tennis player Rafael Nadal poses at the photocall of the AS Sports Awards at the Palace Hotel on December 1, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The AS Sports Awards are annual prizes ...

Rafael Nadal’s retirement in 2024 wasn’t exactly a shock, but it was still a tough moment for tennis fans. It brought an end to one of the most storied careers in the history of the sport. He had been ...