May 29, 2026
Spain’s Rafael Nadal delivers a press conference after his men’s singles match of the ATP Nordea Open tennis tournament against Sweden’s Leo Borg in Bastad, Sweden, on July 16, 2024. (Photo by Adam Ihse/TT / TT News Agency / AFP) / Sweden OUT / SWEDEN OUT
By Adegboyega Adeleye
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has reflected on the injury battles and physical pain that defined much of his career, admitting that his passion for the sport always outweighed the suffering he endured on and off the court.
Speaking in a new Netflix documentary, as reported by the BBC, the 22-time Grand Slam champion revealed he spent most of his career battling chronic injuries, while repeatedly pushing his body beyond its limits to remain competitive at the highest level.
