{
  "id": 18143948,
  "title": "Nadal says Las Vegas event will test body after pain-free retirement",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/nadal-says-las-vegas-event-will-test-body-after-pain-free-retirement",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:05:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/nadal-says-las-vegas-event-will-test-body-after-pain-free-retirement-6524916"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rafa Nadal, the former world number one tennis player, is enjoying life after retirement from professional tennis. He has largely avoided the daily pain that plagued his final years as a professional athlete. Nadal, who retired two years ago, has resumed training ahead of a February exhibition event in Las Vegas known as the MGM Slam. Despite his excitement about returning to the court, Nadal acknowledged that the event would serve as a test for his body to handle serious preparation once again. He expressed that life is treating him well, as he is traveling more and working more than he expected, but in a positive manner. Nadal, who has been concerned about his physical condition after retirement, said he is not experiencing a lot of pain on a daily basis, which is crucial for him considering the years of injuries and pain he endured during his career. He expressed excitement about playing in Las Vegas, where he previously competed in 2024 against Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal also hinted at the possibility of playing with or against longtime rival Roger Federer, whom he frequently talks to. He also mentioned his admiration for young players Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Ben Shelton, urging patience as they continue to develop their careers. Nadal expressed concerns about the grueling nature of the men's tennis schedule, particularly the number of mandatory tournaments and the prevalence of hardcourt events. He suggested that players should have more flexibility to skip events without facing significant ranking penalties and proposed reducing or counting certain tournaments towards the following season.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Nadal says Las Vegas event will test body after pain-free retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/nadal-says-las-vegas-event-will-test-body-after-pain-free-retirement-18148468",
        "published": "2026-11-04T16:48:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}