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'I can one day tell my grandkids that I played Rafa': Nadal retires, with an unreachable legacy

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Rafael Nadal retires on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, after more than 20 years in pro tennis -- and with a record on clay that might never be surpassed.

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Rafa's career ends: More than I believed possible

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Rafael Nadal's incredible tennis career came to an end Tuesday as Spain lost its Davis Cup quarterfinal against the Netherlands.

Tuesday, Nov 19

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'You beat me -- a lot': Roger Federer, Serena Williams react to Rafael Nadal's potential final match

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The tennis legend's career might have come to an end Tuesday at the Davis Cup after losing to Botic van de Zandschulp.

Nadal loses at Davis Cup in potential final match

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Rafael Nadal lost what was potentially the final match of his professional tennis career 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup.

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Billie Jean King Cup: Slovakia knocks out Britain

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Emma Raducanu put together one of her best performances of the year to beat Slovakia's Viktoria Hruncakova in straight sets and put Britain on the brink of the Billie Jean King Cup final.

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Rafael Nadal to play singles at Davis Cup

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Rafael Nadal will lead Spain's Davis Cup charge after he was picked to play singles against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp on Tuesday.

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Nadal farewell: Davis Cup tickets on sale for €24k

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Tickets on resale sites for Rafael Nadal's farewell Davis Cup tournament reached asking prices of €24,000 on Tuesday.

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Federer pens emotional tribute to retiring Nadal

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Roger Federer paid tribute to his longtime rival Rafael Nadal on Tuesday as the Spaniard gears up for his last tournament in professional tennis at the Davis Cup in Malaga.

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Italy tops Swiatek's Poland to reach BJK final

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Italian Olympic gold medalists Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini beat Katarzyna Kawa and Iga Swiatek to secure a hard-fought, thrilling 2-1 victory over Poland on Monday and send Italy into the Billie Jean King Cup final for the second…

Monday, Nov 18

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Nadal unsure on Davis Cup role, to retire own way

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Rafael Nadal said he is unsure what role he will play at the Davis Cup this week, but he added he is at peace with his decision to retire from the sport and said any emotion will be kept in check until after the Davis Cup finishes.

Sunday, Nov 17

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BJK Cup: Raducanu, Boulter send GB to semifinal

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Emma Raducanu beat Rebecca Merino in straight sets in the Billie Jean King cup on Sunday to put Great Britain ahead in their quarterfinal clash with Canada.

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ATP Finals to be played in Italy through 2030

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The ATP Finals will remain in Italy through 2030.

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No. 1 Sinner adds ATP Finals to title haul in '24

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Jannik Sinner added another big title to his tremendous year, beating US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday for the ATP Finals trophy.

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Slovakia reaches Billie Jean King Cup semifinals

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Slovakia followed up its win over the United States with a 2-0 victory over Australia to reach the semifinals of the Billie Jean King Cup finals.

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Swiatek pulls double duty in Poland BJK Cup win

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Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland's 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will play Italy in the semifinals.

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Nadal: Not playing Davis Cup singles an option

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Rafael Nadal is ready to skip singles matches at the Davis Cup finals in Malaga if he feels he is not good enough to help Spain succeed in his farewell tournament.

Saturday, Nov 16

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Sinner to face Taylor Fritz for ATP Finals trophy

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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner, who topped Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday in Turin, Italy, is going to face a very familiar opponent for the trophy at the ATP Finals, taking on Taylor Fritz, the player he beat in the U.S. Open final two months…

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Kyrgios plans Brisbane return, eyes Aussie Open

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Nick Kyrgios say he will make a long-awaited return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International beginning Dec. 29, and also plans to play in the Australian Open the following month.

Friday, Nov 15

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Alcaraz misses out as Zverev, Ruud make semis

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Carlos Alcaraz was the big name missing when the last two semifinal spots at the ATP Finals were filled by Alexander Zverev and Casper Ruud.

GB beat Germany to reach quarters in BJK Cup

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Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach the quarterfinals in the Billie Jean King Cup.

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U.S. ousted from BJK Cup Finals by Slovakia

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The United States was eliminated 2-1 by Slovakia in the first round of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.

Thursday, Nov 14

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Sinner stays perfect; Fritz also reaches ATP semis

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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and U.S. Open finalist Taylor Fritz advanced to the semifinals at the ATP Finals.

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Tiafoe fined, not suspended, for cursing out ump

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US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe has been fined a total of $120,000 but will not be suspended for cursing repeatedly at a chair umpire after losing a match at the Shanghai Masters last month.

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ATP chair: No double standard in Sinner case

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There "could have been better communication" in explaining the rules involved in Jannik Sinner's doping case but that no "double standard" was applied, ATP Tour chairman Andrea Gaudenzi acknowledged.

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Ex-Uruguay striker Forlán loses pro doubles debut

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Former soccer star Diego Forlán's newfound career in professional tennis started with a doubles loss Wednesday at the Uruguay Open.

Wednesday, Nov 13

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Alcaraz wins, still in hunt for semis at ATP Finals

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Carlos Alcaraz overcame physical issues to beat Andrey Rublev and stay in contention for a spot in the semifinals at the ATP Finals.

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Spain-Poland BJK Cup tie ppd. for weather alert

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The first tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Finals between Spain and Poland has been postponed because of a severe weather alert in the Malaga region.

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Sinner tops Fritz in US Open rematch at ATP Finals

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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner beat Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 at the ATP Finals on Tuesday in a rematch of the US Open final that the Italian also won in straight sets.

Tuesday, Nov 12

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Murray to hold court on stage in '25 theater tour

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Andy Murray, who retired from tennis after the Paris Olympics, will talk about his career during a four-show theater tour in June 2025, it was announced Tuesday.

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Gauff wins WTA Finals title, while underdogs rule in last ATP events

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Gauff capped her year with the WTA Finals trophy, while two unexpected champions won titles and Medvedev had an epic meltdown.