Rafa Nadal has been synonymous with consistency, mental strength, and an almost sacred routine in every match. The jumps ...

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Additionally, the Rafa Nadal Academy thrives in Manacor and is dedicated to helping the next generation of champions. At the ...

Roland Garros event was one of the most compelling majors in recent memory thanks to thrilling men’s and women’s finals. Can ...

Rafael Nadal gets emotional during a ceremony honouring his career during the French Open tennis tournament on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Complex in Paris on May 25, 2025.

How Rafael Nadal’s Rituals Made Him Great In this excerpt of The Warrior, a new biography of Nadal, author Christopher Clarey dives into the tennis player’s famous routines.

The French Open will never be the same without Rafael Nadal. This year's edition of Roland Garros will be especially difficult for fans as it is the first time Nadal has competed since he won the ...

The four-time Grand Slam champion took to her TikTok account to share a playful video of herself taking a bite out of her trophy — a nod to Nadal’s iconic and long-standing victory ritual.

The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay by Christopher Clarey, John Murray £22/Grand Central $32.50, 368 pages Join our online book group on Facebook at FT Books Café and follow FT ...

In modern times, the rituals of elite athletes like tennis player Rafa Nadal are well known, and studies have measured the benefits of these practices in high-level competition. It can be said, ...

Many players across the NFL have their own pre-snap habits to make sure everything feels perfect for them to execute to their best ability. In golf, players go through a meticulous routine before ...