For a brief stretch on Thursday, Rafael Nadal looked every bit of a weary 37-year-old player nearing retirement. Struggling to produce pace off both sides with his groundstrokes, committing an uncharacteristically high number of unforced errors and unable to stay in rallies,

The Spaniard needs to improve his performance when he faces his next opponent, world No. 9 Hubert Hurkacz on May 11. Read more at straitstimes.com.

At the Foro Italico, as much as on any other court, they’ve tested and inspired and brought out each other’s best.

De Minaur: sensible. Lehecka: defensible. Rafael Nadal's comeback against Zizou Bergs shows that he is increasingly unwilling to cede ground

Ten-time Rome Masters champion Rafael Nadal made a winning start at Foro Italico. Rafa met the Belgian Zizou Bergs for the first time, earning a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win in two hours and 53 minutes and notching his 70th victory in the Italian capital.

The 10-time champion rallied from a set down to defeat the Belgian qualifier and advance into the second round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia.

Rafael Nadal continues his French Open preparation as he comes from a set down to win in the opening round of the Italian Open.

Rafael Nadal says he is happy with the way his body feels ahead of his Rome Masters campaign.

Andy Murray has given his analysis of Rafael Nadal’s outrageous recovery after a fall at the Italian Open as he believes the Spaniard produced the “perfect illustration” of quick thinking. The moment of skill from the 22-time Grand Slam winner came in the second game of the deciding set against Zizou Bergs in the opening round in Rome.