May 29 : Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slams and one of the 'Big Three' along with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic who ruled tennis for two decades, spent most of his career in pain as he willed himself to play through a chronic foot injury.The Spaniard, who retired in 2024, said he took immense risks wit

Rafael Nadal opens up about the severe injuries he endured throughout his career, revealing the physical toll behind his 22 Grand Slam titles.

May 29 : Rafael Nadal, winner of 22 Grand Slams and one of the 'Big Three' along with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic who ruled tennis for two decades, spent most of his career…

Rafael Nadal has spoken out on the injuries he had to cope with during his glittering career

Rafael Nadal has said he spent most of his career willing himself to play through a chronic foot injury as he went on to win 22 grand slam titles

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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…

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