Calendar Grand Slam will ‘motivate Rafael Nadal to keep going’, says former British No 1
Tim Henman hopes the chance to complete the Calendar Grand Slam will motivate Rafael Nadal to play at Wimbledon and beyond.
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Rafael Nadal to have 'procedure' next week as French Open winner discusses Wimbledon plans
Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he doesn't "want to miss" Wimbledon after winning his 14th French Open title. The 36-year-old played the tournament with his foot numbed from anesthesia injections as a result of his chronic injury and will be undergoing a procedure next week, only playing Wimbledon if the treatment is successful.
It's deja vu! Nadal destroys Ruud for 14th French Open title, 22nd Slam
PARIS :Rafael Nadal regained his aura of invincibility on clay on Sunday by brutally crushing Casper Ruud to lift the French Open trophy for an incredible 14th time and widen the gap at the top of the men's all-time list of Grand Slam winners.
Nadal defies injury woes to win French Open again
PARIS: Rafael Nadal was a doubt to even play at the French Open due to a chronic left foot injury, but the 'King of clay' ended the fortnight in Paris with a record-extending 14th Roland Garros crown.
Reaction to Rafa Nadal winning 22nd Grand Slam title at French Open
Following is reaction to Rafa Nadal securing a men's record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title after beating Casper Ruud in Sunday's French Open final:
Rafael Nadal wins 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam, becomes oldest champ in tourney history
Rafael Nadal defeated Casper Ruud in straight sets Sunday to win his 14th French Open championship and 22nd Grand Slam title.
Rafael Nadal Gives Big Update On His Future After French Open Final Win
Rafael Nadal steamrolled youngster Casper Ruud to win his 14th French Open title at Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday. Nadal beat the 23-year-old 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 to take his Grand Slam title tally to 22 - two more than his old rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal's win came amid concerns over his playing future as a chronic left foot injury, which has plagued him throughout his career, flared up again. Before Sunday, he had even said that he would rather lose the final in exchange for a new foot.
Rafael Nadal feels 'lucky' after doctors intervened as foot injury left him unable to walk
Rafael Nadal has revealed he could hardly walk after his second round win at the French Open and his medical team blocked the nerve in his foot to stop the pain. "I could practically not walk," Nadal said. "I was lucky."