As Rafael #Nadal turns 40, my biography THE WARRIOR turns 1
Thanks to all who have read and supported it in one of the 14 languages in which it has been published so far. Different covers. Same deep dive into the content of #Nadal's character and the place that he changed for good
#tennis #biography #sports #atp #rolandgarros #wimbledon #usopen #australianopen #clay
Great to speak with Rodrigo Sampaio of Estadao about THE WARRIOR, my biography of #Nadal, that has just been published in Brazil.
Repubblica.it: Moise Kouame, un ragazzo di 17 anni sta facendo impazzire il Roland Garros
Approdando al terzo turno, è diventato il più giovane ad andare così avanti in una prova dello Slam dopo Nadal a Wimbledon 2003. Nato in un sobborgo di Parigi, ha caratteristiche simili a Monfils. Allenato da Gasquet, quest'anno ha già scalato 500 posizioni
Moise Kouame, a 17-year-old boy, is causing a stir at Roland Garros.
Reaching the third round, he became the youngest to go this far in a Grand Slam after Nadal at Wimbledon 2003. Born in a suburb of Paris, he has characteristics similar to Monfils. Trained by Gasquet, he has already climbed 500 positions this year.
#MoiseKouame #RolandGarros #third #Nadal #Wimbledon2003 #Paris #Monfils
Rafael Nadal gibt zu: Seit Wochen plagen ihn heftige Knieschmerzen und eine hartnäckige Zahnentzündung.
- Schmerzen begannen noch vor den US Open
- Mehrere Therapien und Physiotherapie halfen bislang kaum
- Nadal arbeitet weiter an der Rückkehr, fordert aber eine genaue Diagnose und langfristige Behandlung
Agenzia Nova: Germania: Crosetto, cordoglio per morte militare durante addestramento in centro navale
26 mag 18:58 - (Agenzia Nova) - La Difesa italiana e il ministro Guido Crosetto sono "addolorati per la scomparsa di un militare tedesco deceduto... (Res)
They said I would never play again. It wasn't just a small crack, it was an illness”: Nadal’s deformed foot photo. What is Müller-Weiss syndrome?
Rafael Nadal is returning to talk about the pain that accompanied much of his career. In the docu-series “Rafa,” released on Netflix on May 29th, the former Spanish tennis player shows for the first time shocking images of his foot, deformed by Müller-Weiss syndrome, a rare chronic bone disease that has tormented him since adolescence. The teasers released online have struck fans, already aware of the physical difficulties faced by the 22-time Slam champion. Nadal, who retired in September 2024, has lived alongside a broken scaphoid bone and progressive foot malformation for years, yet still managed to become one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Nadal’s story: “I Knew I Had a Deadline”
In the docu-series, the Spaniard recounts the most difficult moments of his career, which began in 2005 when he was just 19 years old. The diagnosis of Müller-Weiss syndrome radically changed his sporting life. “I was told that I would probably never play professional tennis again. I learned that things can end in an instant. It wasn’t just a small crack in the foot; it was a disease. There is no cure, only management. You go from the greatest joy to waking up the next morning without being able to walk,” Nadal recounts.
The former number one in the world also describes the psychological consequences of the illness: “I spent many days at home crying, but it was a great lesson in humility, and I was lucky to have a father who was always positive.” In the series, Nadal explains how he continued to play thanks to special insoles, which, however, caused other physical problems. “The insole used to save the foot ended up destructuring the rest of my body. Every subsequent injury was born from there.” And he adds: “For me, tennis was a race against time. I knew I had a deadline because of my foot; I didn’t know how long I would hold out, but I couldn’t stop.”
What is Müller-Weiss Syndrome?
Müller-Weiss syndrome is a rare degenerative foot disease characterized by the collapse of the navicular bone in the center of the foot. It is a form of osteonecrosis, i.e., the progressive death of bone tissue due to insufficient blood supply.
The pathology causes chronic pain, swelling, difficulty walking, and a progressive flattening of the arch. On X-rays, the bone often takes on a characteristic “comma” shape. The causes are not yet fully understood: according to specialists, it may be due to congenital anomalies associated with prolonged biomechanical stress, as in the case of Nadal.
There is no definitive cure. Treatments aim primarily to control pain and stabilize the foot through custom-made insoles, orthopedic shoes, physiotherapy, and limiting traumatic activities. In severe cases, corrective surgery may be resorted to.
The shocking photo of Nadal’s foot shown in the Netflix “Rafa” series
The article “They said I would never play again. It wasn’t just a small crack, it was a disease”: the photo of Nadal’s deformed foot. What is Müller-Weiss Syndrome comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.
#Nadal #Müller-Weiss #RafaelNadal #Netflix #Spanish #first #Spaniard #IlFattoQuotidiano
Repubblica.it: Nadal: "Ho rischiato di soffocare con la mia stessa saliva"
Nella docuserie Netflix in onda dal 29 maggio lo spagnolo rivela particolari inediti della sua carriera: "Nel 2015 ebbi un fastidioso problema per un anno che risolsi solo grazie a uno psichiatra. Gli antiinfiammatori mi hanno rovinato ma anche allungato la carriera"
Nadal: "I risked choking on my own saliva."
In the Netflix docuseries airing from May 29th, the Spaniard reveals previously unseen details about his career: “In 2015 I had a frustrating problem for a year that I only solved thanks to a psychiatrist. The anti-inflammatories ruined me but also extended my career.”
https://www.repubblica.it/sport/tennis/2026/05/21/news/nadal_problemi_documentario_netlix-425360182/
Adnkronos - ultimoratop: Sinner, Cacciari lo stronca: "Contro Federer e Nadal perderebbe. Finale Roma? Noiosa"
(Adnkronos) - Il filosofo ha parlato del tennista azzurro, fresco vincitore degli Internazionali d'Italia
Sinner destroys Cacciari: "He would lose against Federer and Nadal. Rome final? Boring"
(Adnkronos) - The philosopher spoke about the blue tennis player, fresh winner of the Internazionali d'Italia.
Il Fatto Quotidiano: Nadal inedito: “Dissi a mio zio: ‘Mi dispiace. Non ce la faccio più’. Avevo sempre dolore”
È stato svelato il trailer ufficiale di RAFA, la nuova docuserie dedicata a Rafael Nadal, che uscirà su Netflix il 29 maggio. Attraverso quattro episodi, RAFA mira a raccontare non solo i momenti che hanno definito la sua carriera, ma anche gli sforzi invisibili che hanno sostenuto un campione per oltre due decenni. La serie segue Nadal e il team che gli è stato accanto nel corso degli anni, mostrando il livello di dedizione, sacrificio e resilienza necessari per restare ai massimi livelli. Dalle storiche vittorie al Roland Garros alla rivalità che ha definito una generazione del tennis insieme a Roger Federer e Novak Djokovic, RAFA ripercorre i momenti chiave della sua carriera rivelando anche l’uomo dietro la leggenda: il dolore, la pressione costante e la determinazione ad andare avanti anche quando il suo corpo sembrava non poterne più.
Nella docuserie si racconta il percorso straordinario di Nadal, combinando le testimonianze di chi lo conosce meglio – dentro e fuori dal campo – con momenti inediti che mostrano cosa si nasconde dietro la leggenda. Dai suoi inizi a soli tre anni fino al ritorno alle competizioni nel 2024. La serie è diretta dal vincitore dell’Emmy e candidato all’Oscar Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3,2,1) ed è prodotta da David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed e Jon Weinbach per Skydance Sports. “Con la storia di Rafa ci si aspetta il trionfo; ciò che mi ha sorpreso è stata la sua disponibilità a mostrare l’incertezza e la vulnerabilità dietro quella grandezza”, ha dichiarato Zach Heinzerling, regista ed executive producer.
L'articolo Nadal inedito: “Dissi a mio zio: ‘Mi dispiace. Non ce la faccio più’. Avevo sempre dolore” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano.
Unedited Nadal: “I told my uncle: ‘I’m sorry. I can’t do it anymore.’ I always had pain.”
The official trailer for RAFA, the new docuseries dedicated to Rafael Nadal, has been revealed, which will be released on Netflix on May 29th. Through four episodes, RAFA aims to tell not only the moments that defined his career, but also the unseen efforts that supported a champion for over two decades. The series follows Nadal and the team that has been alongside him over the years, showcasing the level of dedication, sacrifice, and resilience needed to remain at the top. From historic victories at Roland Garros to the rivalry that defined a generation of tennis alongside Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, RAFA revisits the key moments of his career, revealing the man behind the legend: the pain, the constant pressure, and the determination to keep going even when his body seemed unable to do so.
The docuseries tells the extraordinary journey of Nadal, combining testimonials from those who know him best – inside and outside the court – with never-before-seen moments that show what lies behind the legend. From his beginnings at just three years old to his return to competition in 2024. The series is directed by Emmy and Oscar-nominated winner Zach Heinzerling (Stolen Youth, Cutie and the Boxer, McCartney 3,2,1) and is produced by David Ellison, Jesse Sisgold, Jason Reed and Jon Weinbach for Skydance Sports. “With Rafa’s story, we expect triumph; what surprised me was his willingness to show the uncertainty and vulnerability behind that greatness,” said Zach Heinzerling, director and executive producer.
The article Nadal Unseen: “I told my uncle: ‘I’m sorry. I can’t do it anymore.’ I always had pain” comes from Il Fatto Quotidiano.
#UneditedNadal #RafaelNadal #Netflix #Nadal #RolandGarros #RogerFederer #NovakDjokovic #Oscar #ZachHeinzerling #Boxer #McCartney #DavidEllison #JesseSisgold #JasonReed #JonWeinbach #SkydanceSports #NadalUnseen #IlFattoQuotidiano
Adnkronos - ultimoratop: Real Madrid, Nadal sarà nuovo presidente? Lui smentisce
(Adnkronos) - L'ex tennista non farà il suo ingresso nella dirigenza dei Blancos, di cui è tifosissimo
Real Madrid, will Nadal be the new president? He denies it.
(Adnkronos) - The former tennis player will not be taking a seat in the management of Real Madrid, a club he is a huge fan of.
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