When can Nadal and Djokovic meet in Australian Open 2023?
1 year, 11 months ago

When can Nadal and Djokovic meet in Australian Open 2023?

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will look to clinch his third Australian Open and overall 23rd Grand Slam title when the first Major of the year begins in Melbourne on January 16. Here’s the possible path to a third Australian Open title for Nadal: First Round: Jack Draper FILE PHOTO: Great Britain’s Jack Draper. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Nadal could face his first seeded opponent in Japan’s Yoshihito Nishioka in the third round. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Nadal could have a possible quarterfinal clash against seventh-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev in a rematch of last year’s Australian Open final when the Spaniard came from two sets down to clinch the title. | Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES Nadal could face nine-time champion Djokovic in the summit clash of this year’s Australian Open.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
4 hours, 27 minutes ago

2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell

The Hindu  

From the coronation of new Grand Slam champions to a living legend achieving sporting immortality, the 2024 tennis season had it all. She defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the final to become the first woman to retain the Melbourne Park crown since compatriot Victoria Azarenka in 2013. REVIEW | AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2024 Jannik Sinner clinched his maiden Major …

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Australian Open 2025 entries announced: Sumit Nagal in main draw, Kyrgios returns, Djokovic seeded 7th

India TV News  

The Australian Open 2025 main draw list was released by the organisers on Friday with the top 50 ATP and WTA-ranked players signing up for the first Grand Slam of the 2025 season. India's top-ranked Sumit Nagal, the current world no.98, has been given the direct entry into the men's singles main draw. Nagal failed to progress to the second …

Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Novak Djokovic to kick off new tennis season at Brisbane International ahead of Australian Open

Associated Press  

BELGRADE, Serbia — Novak Djokovic will open the new tennis season at the Brisbane International tournament, a warmup event for the Australian Open. “I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” Djokovic, who will be seeking his 100th tour-level title, said. The tournament is scheduled for Dec …

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles …

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal’s remarkable tennis career came to end on Tuesday and he heads into retirement after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the quarterfinals at the Davis Cup Final 8. 2020: Nadal pulls even with Federer at major trophies Pulled even with Federer with 20 Slam trophies with a 13th title at the French Open, defeating Djokovic …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. Spain's Rafael Nadal waves goodbye Nadal wrote on social media that he will miss “those electric and special night sessions” in Arthur Ashe Stadium, “but I don’t …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the U.S. Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he’ll miss this year
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from the U.S. Open, the 3rd Grand Slam tournament he’ll miss this year

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season and raising more questions about his future in tennis at age 38. I need some time, but for me, looks difficult.” Nadal has not announced anything about a possible retirement, but given his age and a recent history of …

Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and possibly last head-to-head match
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and possibly last head-to-head match

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic, who won, and Rafael Nadal, who lost, met at the net and hugged after playing at the Paris Olympics in the 60th — and quite possibly last — installment of a record-breaking and often riveting rivalry between two tennis greats who share a mutual respect if not a close friendship. This 6-1, 6-4 victory for Djokovic …

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday

Associated Press  

PARIS — The fans’ first standing ovation for Rafael Nadal occurred when he wasn’t even in their presence, merely an image shown on a video screen as he waited in a stadium hallway to walk out on the court used for the Paris Olympics and the French Open, a tournament he made his domain. This,” the 38-year-old Nadal said with …

Nadal on entry list for US Open 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

Nadal on entry list for US Open 2024

The Hindu  

Four-time champion Rafael Nadal was among those on the main draw entry lists revealed on Tuesday for the 2024 US Open after missing the event three of the past four years. World number one Jannik Sinner, this year’s Australian Open champion from Italy, and top-ranked Iga Swiatek, who captured her third consecutive French Open title in June, pace the men’s …

Djokovic believes Nadal could be back in 2025 French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Djokovic believes Nadal could be back in 2025 French Open

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic believes longtime rival Rafael Nadal could be tempted to play the 2025 French Open despite experiencing the “unique moment” of what was generally accepted to be the great Spaniard’s farewell. Djokovic was in a star-studded crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday as 14-time champion Nadal was knocked out in straight sets in the first round by Alexander …

French Open 2024 Preview: What the chances for Nagal, Nadal and Bopanna? | In Focus podcast
6 months, 4 weeks ago

French Open 2024 Preview: What the chances for Nagal, Nadal and Bopanna? | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

The French Open will kick off on Sunday in Paris. This would be the last time the tournament will host 14-time champion Rafael Nadal. The ‘King of Clay’ has been struggling with injuries, and as this is his last year on tour, he would be hoping to make a deep run in the major where he’s tasted the greatest success. …

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur
8 months ago

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur

News 18  

Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. “I’ll try to take a step further in Madrid, then in Rome, and if, in any tournament it’s worth going out there to give everything and die, it’s in Paris.” …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Qatar Open because he isn't yet healthy enough to play
10 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of the Qatar Open because he isn't yet healthy enough to play

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal put off his return to the tennis tour because he isn’t yet healthy enough to play, announcing on Wednesday that he will sit out next week’s Qatar Open. “I will focus on keep working to be ready for the exhibition in Las Vegas and the amazing Indian Wells tournament.” The 37-year-old Spaniard is scheduled to participate in an …

Ready for Doha? Rafael Nadal gives massive fitness update ahead of second comeback in 2024 - Watch
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Ready for Doha? Rafael Nadal gives massive fitness update ahead of second comeback in 2024 - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal's 2024 comeback faced an early stutter as the Spaniard sustained a micro muscle tear during the Brisbane International in January. Here is the video: Nadal spent a year sidelined before the Brisbane International, and was expected to challenge for the title at the Australian Open, which saw Jannik Sinner win the men's single trophy. In a video posted …

No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna
10 months, 3 weeks ago

No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna

Hindustan Times  

The last time when neither Rafael Nadal nor Roger Federer was part of the Australian Open was way back in 1999. India's Rohan Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden celebrate after winning the Australian Open men's doubles title With Federer retired and Nadal enduring a second-round loss at last year's AO, Melbourne was gearing up to see the Spaniard play his …

Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner ends Novak Djokovic Grand Slam history bid
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 | Jannik Sinner ends Novak Djokovic Grand Slam history bid

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner ended Novak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title on January 26, snapping the Serb’s astonishing 33-match winning run at Melbourne Park to reach his first major final. I just tried to be ready for the next set, which I started off really well.” Sinner, 22, said he felt he had learned from defeat to Djokovic …

Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 13 Schedule: Novak Djokovic in action as men's singles semi-finals take centre stage

India Today  

The Australian Open 2024 has reached its business end with the men's singles semi-finals set to take centre stage on day 13 on January 26, Friday. The two matches set to take place at the Rod Laver Arena will see Novak Djokovic take on the upbeat Jannik Sinner, who seems to be in impressive form. "I'm really lucky to be …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic locks up number one spot ahead of final shootout

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic meets Jannik Sinner for a place in the Australian Open final on Friday, boosted by the knowledge he cannot be toppled as world number one after the shock exit of Carlos Alcaraz. “The longer the streak goes, the more that kind of confidence, also expectations built, but also the willingness to really walk the extra mile, so to …

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024 | Djokovic, Sabalenka in ruthless form to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was at his dominant best in a straight-sets demolition job to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals on January 21, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff in equally ruthless touch. “I played great, from the first to the last point,” said the defending champion, who is red-hot favourite to collect an 11th Melbourne title and a record 25th Grand …

Australian Open 2024: Dominant Djokovic sweeps into quarters
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Dominant Djokovic sweeps into quarters

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic’s relentless march towards a record 25th Grand Slam title gathered pace on Sunday as he outclassed 20th seed Adrian Mannarino to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 He has now won 32 consecutive matches at the Australian Open, not tasting defeat since he lost against South Korea’s Chung …

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer’s Grand Slam record
11 months ago

Djokovic reaches the Australian Open quarterfinals, matching Federer’s Grand Slam record

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Achieving yet another record at the Australian Open put Novak Djokovic in a reflective mood, revealing how he thought things might change after he’d clinched that historic 24th major title. Djokovic played his best two sets “in a while” in a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 demolition of Adrian Mannarino on Sunday to reach the quarterfinals at a major …

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open quarterfinals and ties a Roger Federer record
11 months ago

Novak Djokovic reaches Australian Open quarterfinals and ties a Roger Federer record

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic reacts during his fourth-round victory over Adrian Mannarino at the Australian Open on Sunday. Novak Djokovic was ruthless in a 6-0, 6-0, 6-3 win over Adrian Mannarino on Sunday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals and match another of Roger Federer’s Grand Slam records. In a rare daytime appearance on Rod Laver Arena, the 10-time Australian Open champion …

Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Sriram Balaji post wins in doubles event
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Rohan Bopanna, Sriram Balaji post wins in doubles event

Firstpost  

Melbourne: India’s N Sriram Balaji and his Romanian partner Victor Vlad Cornea entered the second round of the men’s doubles at the Australian Open here on Friday. In another men’s doubles match, Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden pair also advanced to the second round of the Australian Open with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Australia’s John Millman and Edward Winter. The Indo-Australian …

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic emulates Roger Federer, Rohan Bopanna-Mathew Ebden advances
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic emulates Roger Federer, Rohan Bopanna-Mathew Ebden advances

India Today  

Novak Djokovic needed just 2 hours and 28 minutes to overcome his third-round opponent Tomas Etcheverry 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 at the Australian Open 2024 on Friday, January 19. Novak Djokovic emulated Roger Federer after reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open 2024. 36+ - In the last 45 years, only two players have reached the Fourth Round at the …

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic beats crowd in round 2; Sakkari, Jabeur knocked out
11 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Novak Djokovic beats crowd in round 2; Sakkari, Jabeur knocked out

India TV News  

Novak Djokovic entered round three at the Australian Open 2024 after beating home favourite Alexei Popyrin on Wednesday. Djokovic was excellent in the first set with a 6-3 win but the Australian made a stunning comeback to clinch the second set by 6-4 and then was leading the third set by 5-4, which took the crowd to tease the Serbian. …

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 5 Order of Play: Sumit Nagal in second round, Rohan Bopanna begins campaign

India Today  

Indian tennis fans will have plenty to look forward to as Sumit Nagal makes his appearance in the second round of the men's singles on Day 5 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 4: Highlights Additionally, Rohan Bopanna, India's seasoned doubles specialist, is set to begin his journey at the tournament. The main court action also features …

Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas to take centrestage
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 4 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas to take centrestage

India Today  

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Ons Jabeur are the big players who will be on show on Day 4 of the Australian Open 2024. Australian Open 2024, Day 3, Live Updates Djokovic, who recently won his 90th win at Melbourne Park with his win in the first round, is set to lock horns with Alexi Popyrin. Coco Gauff …

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Andre Agassi anoints Novak Djokovic as greatest ever

Firstpost  

Eight-time Grand Slam champion Andre Agassi has anointed Novak Djokovic as the greatest men’s player of all time, saying you cannot argue with the weight of his achievements. Preview: Djokovic has wrist injury, Alcaraz, Sinner as prime obstacles in Australia “There’s so many ways to look at it, but when you look at it on paper you just can’t argue …

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number
11 months, 1 week ago

Records Novak Djokovic chasing at Australian Open 2024: Inching closer to Federer, 24 no longer the magic number

Hindustan Times  

Age is just a number, and Novak Djokovic is among the epitomes in tennis history. Novak Djokovic will begin his Australian Open 2024 campaign on Sunday Djokovic heads to Australia on the back of a remarkable and record-breaking 2023 season. Later in 2023, in the absence of then-reigning champion Nadal at the Roland Garros, Djokovic added a 23rd Slam to …

Australian Open 2024: Confident Carlos Alcaraz wants to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in final
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Confident Carlos Alcaraz wants to face defending champion Novak Djokovic in final

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz wants to challenge defending champion Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open 2024 and then take the title away from the World No.1. Alcaraz's confidence is palpable as he aims to add an Australian Open title to his growing list of achievements, which includes a Grand Slam victory at the US Open in 2022 and a …

Australian Open 2024, Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to begin campaign against qualifiers
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024, Day 1 Order of Play: Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka to begin campaign against qualifiers

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic are set to be in action on Day 1 of the Australian Open 2024 on Sunday, January 14. In the morning session at Rod Laver Arena, Jannik Sinner will be facing Botic van de Zandschulp, followed by the match between Nao Hibino and Maria Sakkari. Barbora Krejcikova, Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe, 2021 US Open runners-up …

Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open
11 months, 1 week ago

Swiatek vs Kenin, Alcaraz vs Gasquet and much more: Top-five first round matches at 2024 Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 Australian Open main draw will begin on Sunday, with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev eyeing glory in men's singles. Here are the top-five first round matches at the 2024 Australian Open: 1. Iga Swiatek vs Sofia Kenin Swiatek and Kenin have faced each other only once and it was the 2020 Roland Garros …

Cricket at Australian Open 2024: Steve Smith, Novak Djokovic turn centre court into cricket pitch
11 months, 1 week ago

Cricket at Australian Open 2024: Steve Smith, Novak Djokovic turn centre court into cricket pitch

India TV News  

Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena turned into a cricket pitch when the current world no.1 Tennis ace Novak Djokovic took the cricket bat and the star Australian batter Steve Smith donned a tennis racquet on Thursday, January 11. Steve Smith returned the Serbian's serve to stun the tennis ace and the crowd and then the 24-time Grand Slam winner delivered a …

Australian Open 2024 draw: Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray on cards; Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev learn their fate
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024 draw: Novak Djokovic vs Andy Murray on cards; Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev learn their fate

Hindustan Times  

The 2024 Australian Open men's draw is confirmed and the spotlight will be on top seeds Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz. The Serbian will begin his campaign against a qualifier, but could come up against a tough opponent in the third round itself, as unseeded Gael Monfils and Andy Murray are in his section. He will begin his campaign against …

Searching for Rafael Nadal in 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Searching for Rafael Nadal in 2024

Live Mint  

It was the second match of Rafael Nadal’s comeback season at the Brisbane International, last Wednesday, against 63rd-ranked Jason Kubler. After a short rally, Kubler drew Nadal to the net and lobbed, hoping that a 37-year-old returning from a year’s post-surgery break would watch the ball sail over his head. What followed, however, was one of the sport’s more difficult …

Djokovic, Alcaraz and...? A look at top contenders for Australian Open 2024 men's singles title
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic, Alcaraz and...? A look at top contenders for Australian Open 2024 men's singles title

Hindustan Times  

In less than a week's time, the 2024 Australian Open will kick off in all its glitz and glory at Melbourne Park, starting January 24. Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 9 Here’s a look at the top contenders for the men’s singles title at …

Australian Open 2024 seedings confirmed; list of all 64 seeded players for first Grand Slam of the year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2024 seedings confirmed; list of all 64 seeded players for first Grand Slam of the year

India TV News  

The world no.1 Novak Djokovic takes the top seed in the men's singles at the upcoming Australian Open 2024. In the women's singles, top-ranked Iga Swiatek bags a first seed while the current Australian Open champion and the world no.2 Arnya Sabalenka claims the second seed. The last edition's runner-up Elena Rybakina, who kicked off the 2024 with a Brisbane …

'…and that’s good news': What lies ahead for Rafael Nadal after injury withdrawal from Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'…and that’s good news': What lies ahead for Rafael Nadal after injury withdrawal from Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

It wasn't the same Rafael Nadal that returned to action last week in Brisbane. And thus began the discussions over the predictions for the Australian Open, with Nadal sending 2022 vibes, the year he had returned from a career-ending foot injury to win his second major in Melbourne. Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts as he leaves the court after his loss …

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to muscle tear
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal withdraws from Australian Open due to muscle tear

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal hits a return against Australia's Jordan Thompson during their men's singles match at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on Jan 5, 2024. SYDNEY -- Spain's tennis legend Rafael Nadal on Sunday announced his decision to withdraw from the upcoming Australian Open after suffering "a small problem on a muscle" during his last match at the …

'That was the fear...': Nick Kyrgios reacts after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

'That was the fear...': Nick Kyrgios reacts after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

In what is bad news for tennis fans, Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the 2024 Australian Open due to a hip injury, which he sustained in his quarter-final defeat at the Brisbane International. Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Nadal informed fans that he has been forced to withdraw from the Australian Open, …

Rafael Nadal to skip Australian Open 2024 due to muscle injury
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal to skip Australian Open 2024 due to muscle injury

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal will miss the Australian Open after the Spaniard suffered a small muscle tear during his comeback from a long injury layoff at the Brisbane International last week, the 22-times Grand Slam champion said on January 7. Nadal made his long-awaited comeback in Brisbane after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip flexor injury sustained during …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open 2024 with 'micro tear' on muscle
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open 2024 with 'micro tear' on muscle

Hindustan Times  

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal will not feature in the 2024 edition of the Australian Open, the 22-time Grand Slam title winner confirmed on Sunday. Six months after being sidelined with a foot injury in 2022, Nadal staged a memorable fightback to beat Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final. The 2024 season probably going to be Nadal's last year …

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to injury, to return to Spain for treatment and rest
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Australian Open 2024 due to injury, to return to Spain for treatment and rest

India Today  

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal confirmed his withdrawal from the Australian Open, saying he suffered a setback due to a micro tear in his muscle during his quarter-final defeat in Brisbane International. Nadal, however, confirmed that it was not a recurrence of his hip injury and that he saw it as "good news" as he prepares to return to …

Rafael Nadal raises concern after ATP called out for Novak Djokovic injury ahead of Australian Open 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal raises concern after ATP called out for Novak Djokovic injury ahead of Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

With the ATP getting blamed for Novak Djokovic's wrist injury, Rafael Nadal has questioned the size of tennis balls in Australia after his Brisbane International exit. Rafael Nadal complained about tennis balls after Novak Djokovic's injury. Meanwhile, even Daniil Medvedev complained that changing tennis balls between events was leading to more injuries. Complaining over the size of tennis balls, the …

Rafael Nadal misses 3 match points before losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback in Brisbane
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal misses 3 match points before losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback in Brisbane

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal missed three match points and needed a medical time-out Friday before losing to Jordan Thompson in the quarterfinals of his tournament comeback following a year-long injury layoff. Rafael Nadal hits a return during his men's singles match against Australia's Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane The 22-time major winner failed to convert a match …

Rafael Nadal hopeful of Australian Open participation but not 100 percent sure after injury scare in Brisbane
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal hopeful of Australian Open participation but not 100 percent sure after injury scare in Brisbane

India Today  

Rafael Nadal, 22-time Grand Slam champion, is unsure about his participation in the upcoming Australian Open following an injury scare at the Brisbane International. Despite a promising start to the tournament with victories over Dominic Thiem and Jason Kubler, Nadal's progress was halted by Jordan Thompson in a match that lasted over three hours. Despite the setback, Nadal remains hopeful …

Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane

India Today  

Rafael Nadal extended his triumphant comeback in tennis with a dominant win against Jason Kubler during the second round of the Brisbane International on Thursday. After securing a commanding opening victory against Dominic Thiem on the hard-court ATP 250, the Spaniard continued his momentum by overpowering Australia's Jason Kubler with a resounding 6-1, 6-2 win. Despite not having played competitively …

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane Open: Rafael Nadal returns in style in men's singles, hammers Dominic Thiem in straight sets

India Today  

Rafael Nadal made his long-awaited return to singles action with a straight-set victory over rival Dominic Thiem in the opening round of the Brisbane International in Australia. Nadal was in fine form as he defeated Thiem 7-5, 6-1 after an hour and 30 minutes of high-intensity tennis in his first singles match in nearly a year. Nadal was playing his …

Rafael Nadal makes winning start on return, beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal makes winning start on return, beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets

India TV News  

Returning to the court after 349 days, Rafael Nadal, the 22 Grand Slam winner, made a winning start in Brisbane International in the run-up to the Australian Open as he beat the Austrian Dominic Thiem in straight sets. Nadal, who suffered an injury during the last year's Australian Open was out of the action for the whole year after getting …

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