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Rafael Nadal hits himself in the nose.

Wait, what?VideoNadal hurts his own nose in weird US Open incident

Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has left himself bleeding from the face after smacking his racquet into his nose during his second-round match at the US Open on Friday.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rafael Nadal has returned serve to Novak Djokovic as his tennis rival challenges his deportation from Australia in court.

No-vax nightmarePremiumNadal’s grand slam to Djoker: ‘There are consequences’

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has backed Tennis Australia’s vaccination stance to compete at the Australian Open, as world No.1 Novak Djokovic awaits to find out his fate.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the winner’s trophy following victory in his Men's Singles Final.

Clay-court specialistVideoRafa thumps Novak, roars to 13th French Open crown

Spaniard Rafael Nadal has inflicted one of the most humiliating defeats on his great rival Novak Djokovic in the French Open final, thrashing the world No.1 6-0 6-2 7-5.

Rafael Nadal is out of the Australian Open.

Austrian returns serveNadal knocked out of Australian Open

Dominic Thiem has avenged his French Open final losses to Rafael Nadal, downing the world No.1 to reach the last four at the Australian Open.

Callum Godde

It was an all-time performance from Nadal, who looked every bit a title contender.

World No.1 goes throughNadal ousts Kyrgios in Aus Open thriller

Rafael Nadal has ended Nick Kyrgios’ gallant Australian Open campaign with an enthralling four-set fourth-round victory at Melbourne Park.

Darren Walton AAP

2020 ATP Cup Group Stage at RAC Arena on January 05, 2020.

Straight sets seats lossVideoPremiumHopman Cup ‘dead’ as Perth ATP Cup crowd fails

Any hope of the Hopman Cup returning to Perth has been quashed despite its ‘replacement’, the inaugural ATP Cup, being played in front of thousands of empty seats.

Mitchell Woodcock & Peter Law

Tennis player Rafael Nadal with wife Xisca Perello.

Who is Mrs Nadal?PremiumTennis World No 1’s new wife shuns the spotlight

While Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly the biggest drawcard for the inaugural ATP Cup in Perth, there’s another less well known figure who fans will keeping eager eye out for — his publicity shy wife.

Pierra Willix

Say cheeseVideo‘That quok’s a Fed fan’: Rafa selfie not up to rival’s

Some fans have been left less than impressed with Rafael Nadal’s selfie efforts on Wednesday — just like the quokka in the photo.

Rafael Nadal has posed with Rottnest’s favourite residents.

World No.1VideoRafael Nadal aces quokka selfie on Rottnest Island

It wasn't too hard to figure out who was wearing the biggest smile on Rottnest Island today. No it wasn't world No.1 tennis star Rafael Nadal and it wasn't even our playful quokkas.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rafael Nadal and Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain take in the view from the helicopter while flying to Rottnest Island.

World No.1VideoATP Cup not just an Open warm-up for Nadal

Spain will start as hot favourites to win the new $22 million, 24-nation event that begins this week in Perth, Brisbane, and Sydney.

Justin Chadwick

Tennis champ Rafael Nadal enjoyed the pristine waters at Rottnest today.

World No. 1PremiumTennis star Rafael Nadal sizzles on Rottnest Island

WA’s favourite little getaway has welcomed tennis royalty, with world number one Rafael Nadal beaching and barbecuing on Rottnest Island.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rafael Nadal onboard a super yacht on the Swan River with his Spanish teammates with Perth celebrities

ExclusivePremiumRafa’s luxury Perth start to 2020

What better way for an international sporting star to enjoy New Year’s Eve in Perth than with a cruise aboard an opulent yacht on the Swan River.

Ross McRae

Rafael Nadal during the 2019 US Open final.

No bull!PremiumRafael Nadal eyes off first WA visit

With more than 7.7 million people following Nadal on Instagram, a WA visit could be a boon for tourism in the State.

Mitchell Woodcock

Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his quarterfinal match against Japan's Kei Nishikori.

Champs battleVideoNadal demolition sets up Federer showdown

Rafael Nadal has continued his march towards a record-extending 12th French Open title by steamrolling a sorry Kei Nishikori 6-1 6-1 6-3 to book a semi-final berth against Roger Federer.