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Andy Murray to captain team against Rafael Nadal in October match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:48 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Andy Murray to captain team against Rafael Nadal in October match

Summary

Andy Murray will return to the court to face Rafael Nadal in a team match on October 3, marking a decade since their last encounter. Murray is set to lead a team against Nadal during the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Rafa Nadal Academy in Majorca. The pair have a storied rivalry, meeting 24 times with Nadal winning 17 of those matches, the most recent being in 2016. Both players retired in 2024.

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By the Numbers

•Andy Murray is named captain of a team for the match.
•Rafael Nadal will also lead a team in the event.
•The match takes place on October 3 in Majorca.
•Murray and Nadal last played against each other in 2016.
•Both players retired from tennis in 2024.

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2:48 PMYahoo Sports — Andy Murray joins Rafael Nadal Academy celebrations

What they're saying

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Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal will clash again on court a decade after their last match. Murray has been announced as the captain of a team to take on a Nadal-led side on October 3 as part of the 10th anniversary celebrations for the Rafa Nadal Academy in Majorca.
— Yahoo Sports

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