Nadal still really likes playing tennis
More from the 2019 60 Minutes interview, including his feelings about eventual retirement, how he rallies when he’s down—and what the deal is with his water bottles.
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Rafael Nadal on the importance of doubt
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal tells 60 Minutes if someone doesn't have a little doubt in their mind before a match, "It probably means that you're being arrogant." See the full interview with Nadal, Sunday.
Djokovic seeks Grand Slam at French Open
The French Open is set to begin Sunday. Novak Djokovic is seeking a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Rafael Nadal, who holds the most French Open titles in history, will be absent from this year's event following his 2024 retirement. Callum Davies, a writer for The Tennis Gazette, joins CBS Morning News with more.
Rafael Nadal just really loved playing tennis
22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal told 60 Minutes in 2019: "When I retire, I think fortunately there are many things in my life that will make me happy."
Rafael Nadal just really loved playing tennis
22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal told 60 Minutes in 2019: "When I retire, I think fortunately there are many things in my life that will make me happy."
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is retiring next month
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Novak Djokovic beats Carlos Alcaraz for Olympic men's singles title
Novak Djokovic has won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz in the 2024 Games men's tennis singles final.
U.S. men's gymnastics wins Olympic medal
The U.S. men's gymnastics team won bronze in the Paris Olympics team event on Monday. It was the first time the team has medaled since the 2008 games in Beijing. "CBS Saturday Morning" co-host and CBS News and sports correspondent Dana Jacobson joins from Paris with more on how Team USA is performing in the City of Lights.
Djokovic beats Nadal at Paris Olympics in stars' likely last match
Novak Djokovic dominated rival Rafael Nadal at the start, then held off a comeback attempt to win 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics.
Novak Djokovic wins French Open, setting men's Grand Slam record
Novak Djokovic broke a tie with rival Rafael Nadal for the most major singles trophies in the history of men's tennis, which dates to the 1800s.
Rafael Nadal: "My intention is that next year will be my last year" in tennis
Rafael Nadal has also pulled out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury.
Djokovic wins 10th Australian Open and 22nd Grand Slam, tying Nadal's record
Djokovic stretched his unbeaten streak in Melbourne to 28 matches, the longest run at the tournament for a man in the Open era.
U.S. players continue success at Australian Open
American Jenson Brooksby topped No. 2 seed Casper Ruud on the men's side of the Australian Open on Thursday, just a day after fellow American Mackenzie McDonald defeated top seed Rafael Nadal. On the women's side, American Katie Volynets stunned No. 9 seed Veronika Kudermetova to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. Steph Baumgartel, a reporter for Network 10, joins CBS News from Melbourne.
Federer loses doubles match with Nadal, last of his career
Roger Federer has ended his superlative professional tennis career at age 41 with a loss in doubles alongside longtime rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup.
Protester lights arm and part of tennis court on fire during Laver Cup
The incident came hours before Roger Federer was scheduled to play for the final time before retiring.
Frances Tiafoe beats Rafael Nadal at U.S. Open
Frances Tiafoe is making a racket at this year's U.S. Open thanks to his incredible victory over tennis legend Rafael Nadal. It's the 24-year-old Maryland native's biggest win yet. Nancy Chen reports.
Tennis stars raise $1 million for Ukraine
Some of the biggest names in tennis, including Rafael Nadal and Coco Gauff, raised more than $1 million in aid for Ukraine. Michael George shares more.
Novak Djokovic, unvaccinated against COVID-19, out of U.S. Open
Novak Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open as expected because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon over torn abdominal muscle
The 22-time Grand Slam champion was scheduled to face Nick Kyrgios for a berth in the final on Friday.
Rafael Nadal on 14th French Open win
Tennis superstar Rafael Nadal won his 22nd Grand Slam title with his 14th French Open victory Sunday. He joins "CBS Mornings" the day after that record-setting win to discuss what it means to him, playing through chronic pain and what he hopes for next in his historic career.
After French Open win, Nadal "would love to keep going" at U.S. Open
The 36-year-old won his 14th French Open singles title on Sunday, 17 years after winning for the first time in 2005.
Nadal wins 14th French Open, extending Grand Slam record to 22
No man or woman ever has won the singles trophy at any major event more than Nadal's 14 in Paris, and no man has won more Grand Slam titles.
Deported Djokovic back home in Serbia as Australian Open begins
His absence means Rafael Nadal is all alone as he tries to break the record for most men's singles titles. Roger Federer also has 20 but is out after knee surgery.
Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID: "Unpleasant moments"
Nadal did not say if he would play in next month's Australian Open after his positive result, saying he needs "complete flexibility."
Rafael Nadal says he "100%" supports Simone Biles
"She achieved amazing things, and I am sure she will be back," the tennis star said.
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