Rafael Nadal Stories

Behind-The-Scenes Look At Tennis Star Rafael Nadal's Poker Education
This video shows the Spaniard, who won his first live tournament, coming to understand the game's basics. Why his competitiveness translates >>
Nadal Wins Star-Studded Poker Tournament
The tennis star, playing in his first live event, beat out the world's top player along with several other sporting stars. Who else played >>
Soccer Legends Join Rafael Nadal For His First Live Poker Tournament
Ronaldo and Andriy Shevchenko will compete alongside the tennis superstar next week in Prague. The huge pot >>
Want Hair Like Novak Djokovic Or Rafael Nadal? Ask The Official Stylist Of The U.S. Open
Most of the players only trust their on-court hair to one man. Meet Julien Farel >>
Conner Stroud Meets Rafael Nadal At U.S. Open
The 12-year-old competes in tennis despite being born without hips or legs due to a birth defect. What they spoke about >>
Rafael Nadal Won't Bite On Gluten-Free Diet
The Spanish star is known for his fitness level but he isn't ready to hop on the bandwagon of this nutritional trend. Why he won't vouch for it >>
Roger Federer Is Testing Out A Larger Racket
The struggling tennis star is making a drastic change that he hopes will help end his slump. Levels him with Nadal, Murray and Djokovic >>
Kid Imitates Rafael Nadal ... To Rafael Nadal
Josh Berry does spot-on impersonations of men's tennis players, including Rafael Nadal. Which other players? >>
Has This Been The Craziest Wimbledon Yet?
Serena Williams becomes the latest to find herself leaving the All-England club much earlier than expected. How it started >>
Rafael Nadal's Most Devoted Fan
I don't know what a tennis ball touched by Rafael Nadal goes for these days, but this guy at Indian Wells was willing to sacrifice his face for one. W... Full Story >>

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