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Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Rafael Nadal's 2017 French Open-winning racket auctioned for record INR 1.34 crore; breaks his own previous best
Rafael Nadal won the 10th of his 14 French Open titles in 2017. Rafael Nadal 's tennis racket from his historic 2017 French Open victory has set a new auction record, selling for $157,333.20 (Rs 1.34 crore) including buyer's premium at a Prestige Memorabilia auction on Sunday. The Babolat racket, used during his straight-sets win against Stan Wawrinka in the final, surpassed the previous record of $139,700 (Rs 1.19 crore) set by another Nadal racket from the 2022 Australian Open. The 2017 French Open final saw Nadal defeat Wawrinka with a score of 6-2, 6-3, 6-1, marking his tenth French Open championship. This victory further solidified his dominance at Roland Garros, where he would go on to secure four more titles, bringing his total to 14 French Open victories. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The record-breaking racket carries significant historical value, as it was used throughout Nadal's 2017 season. Photo matching technology has confirmed its use in 24 different matches, including the Madrid Open final and matches against Roger Federer in the Miami Open final and Australian Open final. "To find a Grand Slam Final-used racket from Rafael Nadal is rare. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tukarkan Bitcoin dan Ethereum - Tanpa Dompet Diperlukan! IC Markets MULAI SEKARANG Undo To find one photo-matched across an entire clay season (and more) -- capped by a French Open title -- is unprecedented," reads the Prestige Memorabilia lot description. The custom-made Babolat racket features distinctive characteristics that authenticate its connection to Nadal, including his "Rafa" emblem on the throat and a specific stringing sticker reading "RG 2017 Nadal" from the French Open tournament. The 2017 French Open victory was particularly notable as Nadal did not drop a single set throughout the entire tournament. This achievement stands as part of his larger legacy at Roland Garros, where his 14 titles significantly outpace any other male tennis player, with no other competitor having won more than eight French Open championships.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Hindu
Nadal's 2017 Title-Winning Racket Fetches $157K at Auction
A Babolat racket used by Rafael Nadal in the 2017 French Open final has sold for a record-breaking $157,333.20 (Rs 49.12 lakh) at a Prestige Memorabilia auction, including the buyer's premium. This is now the most ever paid for a tennis racket. The previous record belonged to another Nadal racket — one he used during the 2022 Australian Open, where he secured his final Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev in a five-set classic. That racket sold for $139,700 at Sotheby's in 2023. In 2017, Nadal defeated Stan Wawrinka in straight sets — 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 — to win his record-extending 10th French Open title. He didn't drop a single set throughout the tournament and would go on to win four more titles at Roland Garros, taking his total to 14 — no other man has won more than eight. The 2017 French Open racket has been photomatched by Resolution Photomatching to 24 matches from Nadal's 2017 season. This includes the Madrid Open final, the Miami Open final, and likely the Australian Open final, where Nadal lost to Roger Federer. 'To find a Grand Slam Final-used racket from Rafael Nadal is rare,' reads the Prestige Memorabilia lot description. 'To find one photomatched across an entire clay season (and more) — capped by a French Open title — is unprecedented.' The custom-made racket carries Nadal's 'Rafa' emblem on the throat and a stringing sticker from the 2017 French Open that reads: 'RG 2017 Nadal.'
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rafael Nadal's La Decima-winning French Open racquet sells for record price of INR 49 lakh
The Babolat racquet that Rafael Nadal used to complete La Decima at the Roland Garros eight years ago was sold at a Prestige Memorabilia auction on Sunday for a record price of $157,333.20 (INR 49.12 lakh), which included buyer's premium. It became the most expensive racquet sold at an auction, surpassing his previous record of $139,700 (INR 11.96 lakh), which he acquired at Sotheby's in 2023 by selling the racquet he used during the 2022 Australian Open, where he beat Daniil Medvedev in the final. In 2017, Nadal defeated Stan Wawrinka in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 to complete an unprecedented 10th French Open win. The win was all the more significant as he did not drop a single set en route to the title, which he won four more times in his career before retiring from professional tennis in 2024. "To find a Grand Slam Final-used racket from Rafael Nadal is rare," reads the Prestige Memorabilia lot description. "To find one photomatched across an entire clay season (and more) -- capped by a French Open title -- is unprecedented." The custom-made racquet has a 'Rafa' emblem at the throat and a sticker reading 'RG 2017 Nadal'. Nadal attended the 2025 French Open for his farewell ceremony on Court Philippe Chatrier, which was graced by the other members of the Big Four. The organisers shared a small tribute clip as the crowd, donning 'Merci Rafa' shirts, gave a standing ovation. The organising committee ended the hour-long event by unveiling the iconic plaque on Court Philippe Chatrier, bearing Nadal's footprint along with the number 14 inscribed on it. 'When I (saw) that, I thought it was going to be just for this year. Knowing that's going to be forever there, it's a present that I can't describe in words,' Nadal said at his press conference later. 'For me it was and it is and it's always going to be a huge honor and very, very emotional to have this spot on the most important court of my tennis career, without a doubt. 'It's difficult to describe the feeling, but it's something that really touched me.'
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Miami welcomes Premier Padel tournament
South Florida welcomed a new professional sports tour last week as the Premier Padel tour put on their seven day professional event at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The event included coed doubles competitors from across the world. The league chose Miami to be their inaugural United States location due to the city's strong following of the sport. Premier Padel was founded in 2022 and has over 25 professional tournaments worldwide, with more than 500 players competing internationally. One of the top players in the draw, Jorge Nieto, appreciated competing in Miami. "I think it's really important for us to play here in Miami. It's a great city, also playing here in the United States, it's a great market for us. It's a great week here in Miami, we have the padel tournament and also the Miami Open," he said. Babolat Racquet Sports hosted a padel event at Ultra Padel Club in conjunction with the tournament. A number of professional players participated in free clinics for South Florida padel players. "Padel in the USA could be bigger than Europe, so we see the potential," Jose Luis Sanz, Babolat global business padel leader said, "Miami continues to gain notoriety as the capital of padel in the United States."
