Alcaraz stunned by Machac at Shanghai Masters
World number two Carlos Alcaraz suffers a shock defeat to an inspired Tomas Machac in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals.
World number two Carlos Alcaraz suffers a shock defeat to an inspired Tomas Machac in the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals.
BBC Sport pays tribute to Rafael Nadal’s incredible career and looks back at the 2008 Wimbledon final, after the 22-time Grand Slam winner announced he will be retiring at the end of the season.
Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday that he will retire following this year’s Davis Cup Finals in November.
Stars from tennis and beyond quickly took to social media to congratulate the Spaniard on his unforgettable career. Roger Federer, who played his final match alongside Nadal at the 2022 Laver Cup, led the way with a message.
“What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come,” Federer wrote in an Instagram comment. “Thank you for the unforgettable memories and all your incredible achievements in the game we love. It’s been an absolute honour!”
Thank you for everything Rafa, it’s been nothing short of incredible ♥️#RafaSiempre
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 10, 2024
Casper Ruud, who played doubles with the Spaniard in Bastad earlier this year, wrote: “RAFA Forever!!” Ruud wrote. “Thank you for everything legend.”
Andy Roddick and Fernando Verdasco were among the other stars who shared their thoughts on the lefty’s announcement.
[ATP APP]Grande Rafa. @RafaelNadal Gracias por todas las memorias ………. Gracias amigo
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) October 10, 2024
Has sido mi mayor rival, mi compañero, y mi amigo durante más de la mitad de mi vida !!
Lo que has logrado es indescriptible y lo que se te va a echar de menos aún lo es más.
GRACIAS POR TODO @RafaelNadal #Leyenda 🏆🥇 https://t.co/VhE1FNeC1z
— Fernando Verdasco (@FerVerdasco) October 10, 2024
Thank you @RafaelNadal for inspiring me and all of us ❤️🙏
You will be missed 😢❤️ pic.twitter.com/uixuSLG0V8— Ons Jabeur (@Ons_Jabeur) October 10, 2024
[NEWSLETTER FORM]Vamos-Rafa @RafaelNadal is everything you want in a athlete tennis 🎾 player person, your competitive spirit and class on the courts simply off the charts 📊 it’s has been absolutely awesome 👏 to watch you your entire career 👍💪👌😎👊
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) October 10, 2024
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Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players of all time, confirms his retirement from tennis.
Richard Gasquet, the former No. 7 player in the PIF ATP Rankings, revealed in an interview with L’Equipe plans to retire next year after Roland Garros.
“I think that it is the best moment for me to do it,” Gasquet said in the French interview. “It is the best tournament to do it. It’s magnificent, we have the chance being French to be able to stop in these kind of incredible places. An end, it’s always complicated, all the former great players always told me it’s not easy to announce. You never know when, how, where. Here, in any case, it is obvious.”
The 38-year-old, who turned pro in 2002, has spent more than two decades in the spotlight. Having graced the cover of French Tennis Magazine at age nine, Gasquet won his ATP Tour debut match aged 16 at the 2002 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters against Franco Squillari.
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Active Players With 500 Wins
| Player | Record |
| 1) Novak Djokovic | 1,119-221 |
| 2) Rafael Nadal | 1,080-227 |
| 3) Richard Gasquet | 605-400 |
| 4) Marin Cilic | 587-333 |
| 5) Stan Wawrinka | 573-359 |
| 6) Gael Monfils | 561-334 |
The Frenchman, known for his picturesque one-handed backhand, has earned 605 tour-level wins (605-400), the third-most victories among active players behind only Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index.
Gasquet has won 16 ATP Tour titles, most recently triumphing last year in Auckland. He has claimed 36 victories against Top 10 opponents and competed in the Nitto ATP Finals twice, in 2007 and 2013.
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