Italian Open: Rafael Nadal overcomes Jannik Sinner to reach third round; Daniil Medvedev suffers defeat
3 years, 7 months ago

Italian Open: Rafael Nadal overcomes Jannik Sinner to reach third round; Daniil Medvedev suffers defeat

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Rafael Nadal won through 7-5, 6-4 in two-hours 10-minutes to bring his record to 16-1 in his opening matches in the Foro Italico. Rome: Rafael Nadal opened his attempt to win a 10th Italian Open title on Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over teenager Jannik Sinner to advance to the third round. I’m disappointed and sad.” Medvedev clay woes continue Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev, who replaced Nadal this week as world number two, fell 6-2, 6-4 to 27th-ranked compatriot Aslan Karatsev in round two. Austrian fourth seed Dominic Thiem rallied from a set down to battle past Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics into the third round. That paid off today, and I’m super happy about it.” Sixth seed Alexander Zverev of Germany, the 2017 Rome winner, eased past Bolivian Hugo Dellien 6-2, 6-2 to set up a third round meeting with Japan’s Kei Nishikori.

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2024 Year in Sports, Tennis: Sinner’s extraordinary season, Djokovic completes Golden Slam, Nadal and other stars bid farewell
1 day, 5 hours 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 …

World No 1 Jannik Sinner wins first ATP Finals title with 6-4, 6-4 victory against Taylor Fritz in Turin
1 month, 1 week ago

World No 1 Jannik Sinner wins first ATP Finals title with 6-4, 6-4 victory against Taylor Fritz in Turin

Daily Mail  

A strange year for Jannik Sinner had a fairytale ending as he won the ATP Finals in Turin, serenaded to the title by his adoring Italian fans. The world No1 has two Slams under his belt in 2024 and a doping case over his head: World Anti-Doping have appealed to CAS, contesting the Tennis Integrity Agency’s decision to fully clear …

Sinner beats Fritz, becomes first Italian champion at ATP Finals
1 month, 1 week ago

Sinner beats Fritz, becomes first Italian champion at ATP Finals

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals on Sunday after beating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 6-4 to claim his first title at the season-ending event in Turin. The golden boy of Italian tennis 💚🩶❤️@janniksin storms to the Nitto ATP Finals title on home soil without dropping a set!#NittoATPFinalspic.twitter.com/CN3uwhAznI — ATP Tour November 17, 2024 “It was a very high level tournament from …

Jannik Sinner doping controversy: Italian tennis federation chief drops verdict, remarks ‘Apart from a few imbeciles…’
1 month, 1 week ago

Jannik Sinner doping controversy: Italian tennis federation chief drops verdict, remarks ‘Apart from a few imbeciles…’

Hindustan Times  

The Court of Arbitration of Sport's decision on Jannik Sinner's doping investigation is still pending. The Italian tennis star was hit with a doping scandal during his victorious US Open 2024 title run. He has won 17 singles titles on the ATP Tour, including two Grand Slams, and also has four Masters 1000 titles. He finished as runners-up at the …

Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill drops big update on Italian tennis star’s doping controversy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s coach Darren Cahill drops big update on Italian tennis star’s doping controversy

Hindustan Times  

Jannik Sinner was hit with a doping scandal during his victorious US Open 2024 title run, where he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final. The US Open began with the doping controversy where it was revealed that Sinner had tested positive twice for an anabolic agent in March, but avoided a ban. Italy's tennis player Jannik Sinner attends the ATP …

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open champ Jannik Sinner is a young man in a hurry. He is 23, is No. 1 and has 2 Slam titles

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — New U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner is making big strides in a short amount of time. “I’ve gone through a lot things quickly,” said Sinner, Italy’s second U.S. Open singles title winner, joining 2015 women’s champ Flavia Pennetta. “He creates a lot of unique challenges, because he’s so dangerous off both sides, the forehand and the backhand, …

Jannik Sinner’s US Open title is latest trophy in extraordinary year for Italian tennis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s US Open title is latest trophy in extraordinary year for Italian tennis

Associated Press  

ROME — Sure he’s got the biggest and most prestigious trophies. Jannik Sinner, the freshly-crowned U.S. Open champion, hasn’t been the only Italian taking home hardware during an extraordinary year for the country’s tennis movement, though. Then Errani and Andrea Vavassori won the mixed doubles trophy at the U.S. Open days before Sinner’s latest triumph in New York — which …

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Jannik Sinner Avoids US Open Trapdoor as Iga Swiatek Moves Into Last 16

News 18  

Jannik Sinner avoided plunging through the US Open trapdoor which claimed Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz when he stormed into the last 16 on Saturday as fellow world number one Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a second New York triumph. Four-time French Open champion Swiatek was equally dominant as Sinner as the top-seeded Pole eased into the fourth round …

Novak Djokovic to battle it out against young guns Alcaraz and Sinner: Top contenders for 2024 US Open men's title
4 months ago

Novak Djokovic to battle it out against young guns Alcaraz and Sinner: Top contenders for 2024 US Open men's title

Hindustan Times  

As the 2024 US Open approaches, the men’s singles competition is packed with top contenders, each with a strong case for why they could be the last man standing at Flushing Meadows. Despite limited play on hard courts this year, Novak Djokovic remains a formidable contender for the US Open title. Although Djokovic hasn’t played a hard-court match since Indian …

Sinner beats Tiafoe to win Cincinnati Open
4 months ago

Sinner beats Tiafoe to win Cincinnati Open

The Hindu  

World number one Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe 7-6 6-2 at the Cincinnati Open final on Monday, showing that despite recent health struggles he will still be the man to beat at the upcoming U.S. Open. Sinner's triumph at the Masters 1000 event follows his Grand Slam breakthrough at the Australian Open in January and is his fifth title of …

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover
4 months, 1 week ago

ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open: Angry Carlos Alcaraz Out After 'Worst Match' While Jannik Sinner Wins in Walkover

News 18  

Carlos Alcaraz let loose his frustrations with a violent racquet smash in a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 defeat on Friday at the ATP and WTA Cincinnati Open that he called the “worst match” of his career. I’m going to put in a good tennis, because I know how to play on this court.” Alcaraz said he had never before broken a …

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
5 months ago

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Croatia's Duje Ajdukovic during their men's semi-final singles match of the ATP Nordea Open After needing four hours to beat the 36th-ranked Mariano Navone in Friday's quarterfinals, …

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
5 months, 1 week ago

Novak Djokovic sees off Lorenzo Musetti for Wimbledon final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz

Hindustan Times  

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 7-6 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final, where he will meet holder Carlos Alcaraz in a mouthwatering 2023 rematch. Serbia's Novak Djokovic shakes hands with Italy's Lorenzo Musetti after winning their semi final match With Centre Court still filling …

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final
5 months, 1 week ago

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beat Daniil Medvedev 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on Friday to return to the Wimbledon final as he seeks his fourth Grand Slam title at age 21. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after defeating Daniil Medvedev of Russia in their semifinal match at the Wimbledon tennis championships After a so-so opening set, Alcaraz transformed back into the …

Wounded Djokovic out to challenge resurgent Alcaraz, top-ranked Sinner
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wounded Djokovic out to challenge resurgent Alcaraz, top-ranked Sinner

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A resurgent defending champion fresh off another major success. That’s Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic — the men leading this year’s Wimbledon field with contrasting and captivating storylines each. Plenty, however, has changed since the Australian Open in January and last month’s French Open, which has rewritten the order and rejigged the odds of these top three …

ATP rankings: Italy’s Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic to debut at No. 1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

ATP rankings: Italy’s Jannik Sinner overtakes Novak Djokovic to debut at No. 1

The Hindu  

Jannik Sinner made his debut at No. Sinner is 33-3 this season with three titles, including earning his first Grand Slam trophy at the Australian Open in January, part of a 19-0 run to begin 2024. Iga Swiatek takes large lead at No.1 Iga Swiatek’s third consecutive championship at Roland Garros — her fourth there in five years and fifth …

Rafael Nadal's 'immense' reaction as Carlos Alcaraz shatters Spanish legend's long-standing record with French Open haul
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal's 'immense' reaction as Carlos Alcaraz shatters Spanish legend's long-standing record with French Open haul

Hindustan Times  

Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal on Sunday was the first to react after Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev in front of a packed Court Phillipe Chatrier in Paris to claim his maiden French Open title. The third seed outlasted the German 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to win his third career major while also breaking Nadal's long-standing record in …

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to win his 1st French Open tittle

Live Mint  

Carlos Alcaraz came back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 on Sunday and win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title. Alcaraz is a 21-year-old from Spain who grew up watching countryman Rafael Nadal win trophy after trophy at Roland Garros — a record 14 in all — and now has eclipsed Nadal as the …

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final with five-set win over Jannik Sinner
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz reaches first French Open final with five-set win over Jannik Sinner

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Carlos Alcaraz reached his first French Open final by beating Jannik Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday, making the 21-year-old from Spain the youngest man to reach a Grand Slam title match on three surfaces. Alcaraz won the U.S. Open in 2022 on hard courts, Wimbledon in 2023 on grass and now will play for the championship …

Carlos Alcaraz ready for challenge against 'best player in the world' Jannik Sinner
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz ready for challenge against 'best player in the world' Jannik Sinner

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz has hailed Jannik Sinner as the 'best player in the world' right now and said he is looking forward to the challenge against the Italian during the semi-finals of the French Open 2024. Speaking after his win over Stefanos Tsitsipas, as quoted by AFP, Alcaraz said that facing Sinner is a difficult challenge for him as the Italian …

French Open 2024: Jannik Sinner Reaches First French Open Semi-Final, Becomes World No.1
6 months, 2 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Jannik Sinner Reaches First French Open Semi-Final, Becomes World No.1

News 18  

Jannik Sinner powered past Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets Tuesday to reach his first French Open semi-final, where he could face rival Carlos Alcaraz, on the day he secured the world number one ranking. Sinner’s achievement of becoming Italy’s first number one in the sport was confirmed during his match, as the injury-enforced withdrawal of Djokovic was announced. Let’s see …

French Open: Jannik Sinner becomes first Italian World No. 1 after Djokovic withdrawl
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Jannik Sinner becomes first Italian World No. 1 after Djokovic withdrawl

India Today  

Jannik Sinner became the first ever Italian player to be crowned the ATP World No. Sinner was aided by the withdrawal of defending champion Novak Djokovic from the French Open, ahead of his quarter-final match against Casper Ruus. The withdrawal ended the Serb's quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam trophy and will result in him losing the world number …

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic wins his record 370th Slam match but isn’t sure he can continue at the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic was laying on his back on a French Open sideline early in the second set Monday, wincing while his injured right knee was manipulated by a trainer — and worrying that he might need to quit playing the match. “I don’t know what will happen tomorrow — or after tomorrow, if I’ll be able to step …

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic battles past Lorenzo Musetti in 3am finish at French Open

The Independent  

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French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open: Tsitsipas eases into 4th round; Gauff, Alcaraz, Sinner also advance

The Hindu  

Stefanos Tsitsipas was in a reflective mood after beating Zhang Zhizhen 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Friday. “He's a very good fighter.” Arnaldi advanced by eliminating sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev 7-6, 6-2, 6-4. Two-time major winner Carlos Alcaraz also advanced after beating 27th-seeded American Sebastian Korda 6-4, 7-6, 6-3. The three-time French Open …

Rafa exits Paris on a wave of emotion
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafa exits Paris on a wave of emotion

China Daily  

Nadal stretches for a forehand return to Zverev during their first-round match on Monday. AFP Pole position Women's world No 1 Swiatek raced to a 6-1, 6-2 victory against French qualifier Leolia Jeanjean after just 61 minutes on Court Philippe Chatrier. The 22-year-old Pole is aiming to become the first woman to win three straight Roland Garros titles since Justine …

Nadal suffers potential farewell defeat, Swiatek dominates to advance
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal suffers potential farewell defeat, Swiatek dominates to advance

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the crowd as he leaves the court after losing his first round match against Germany's Alexander Zverev. PARIS -- Rafael Nadal's glorious French Open career very likely came to an end as the 14-time champion suffered his first ever opening-round-defeat on Monday, losing to Alexander Zverev in three straight sets. Fourth-seeded Zverev handed Nadal a …

French Open 2024, men’s singles draw: Rafael Nadal to face Alexander Zverev in first round
7 months ago

French Open 2024, men’s singles draw: Rafael Nadal to face Alexander Zverev in first round

The Hindu  

Fourteen-time champion Rafael Nadal is set to face Alexander Zverev in the first round of the 2024 French Open, as per the draw announced on Thursday. READ | Women’s singles draw: Swiatek and Gauff in same half, Rybakina could meet Sabalenka in semifinals Nadal and Djokovic are in the same half of the draw and could meet in the semifinals. …

Rafael Nadal’s excellence at the French Open, as seen through the eyes of other tennis players
7 months ago

Rafael Nadal’s excellence at the French Open, as seen through the eyes of other tennis players

Associated Press  

At this point in Rafael Nadal’s career, he is most eager for one particular spectator to get to watch him play: His 1-year-old son. He’s like a wall.” Here are other players’ perspectives on what it’s like to face Nadal — and observations from some of the sport’s top women: “The thing is that, no matter which form Rafa is …

Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title
7 months ago

Djokovic backs Nadal for French Open title

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic on Tuesday said Rafael Nadal was his favourite to win the French Open, despite the record 14-time champion struggling for fitness in the twilight of his career. World number one Djokovic -- who is playing on a wild card in the Geneva Open this week before the second Grand Slam of the year begins in Paris -- said …

Alexander Zverev wins Italian Open with victory over Nicolas Jarry
7 months ago

Alexander Zverev wins Italian Open with victory over Nicolas Jarry

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over his fitness and form
7 months ago

Rafael Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over his fitness and form

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros on Monday to practice and try to figure out whether to compete at the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. About 6,000 fans were there at the French Open’s main stadium, cheering loudly as Nadal stepped onto the court. The training session gave Nadal a chance to …

The Italian Open was where Zverev’s career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival
7 months ago

The Italian Open was where Zverev’s career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival

Associated Press  

ROME — The Italian Open was where it all began for Alexander Zverev with his first Masters Series title seven years ago. “I didn’t know whether I was ever going to be on this stage — regardless of winning or losing — so this moment is extremely special.” It was Zverev’s third final in Rome. “It took me time to …

Italian Open: Jarry stuns Paul to set up Italian Open final against Zverev
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Jarry stuns Paul to set up Italian Open final against Zverev

The Hindu  

Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry outclassed American Tommy Paul 6-3 6-7 6-3 to reach the Italian Open on Friday as former champion Alexander Zverev recovered from a slow start to beat Chilean Alejandro Tabilo 1-6 7-6 6-2. Jarry produced relentless power from the baseline, hitting 13 aces and 35 winners to reach his first ATP Masters 1000 final in two …

Italian Open: Zverev battles past Tabilo, equals Boris Becker’s record to reach final
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Zverev battles past Tabilo, equals Boris Becker’s record to reach final

The Hindu  

Former champion Alexander Zverev came back from a disastrous start to beat Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo 1-6 7-6 6-2 and equal Boris Becker’s record by reaching an 11th Masters final, in the Italian Open on Friday. The German third seed, who won the title in 2017 and reached the final the following year, looked in real danger when 29th seed Tabilo …

Italian Open: Jarry takes down Tsitsipas to face Paul for spot in final
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Jarry takes down Tsitsipas to face Paul for spot in final

The Hindu  

Chilean 21st seed Nicolas Jarry fought back from a set down to beat world number eight Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 7-5 6-4 and reach the Italian Open semifinals on Thursday. Jarry, who fought off 11 of 13 break points faced in the match, will next play American 14th seed Tommy Paul on Friday in his first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal. Jarry …

Tommy Paul advances to the Italian Open semifinals, his best result on clay
7 months, 1 week ago

Tommy Paul advances to the Italian Open semifinals, his best result on clay

The Hindu  

Tommy Paul has produced the biggest clay-court result of his career at the Italian Open. The American outlasted ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday to earn a spot in the semifinals at the Foro Italico, following up from a straight-set victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev. “But my next match, I’m probably going to focus on holding serve …

Italian Open: Tommy Paul advances to semifinals, notches best result on clay
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Tommy Paul advances to semifinals, notches best result on clay

The Hindu  

Tommy Paul has produced the biggest clay-court result of his career at the Italian Open. The American outlasted ninth-ranked Hubert Hurkacz 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday to earn a spot in the semifinals at the Foro Italico, following up from a straight-set victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev. “But my next match, I’m probably going to focus on holding serve …

Alex de Minaur defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas at Italian Open
7 months, 1 week ago

Alex de Minaur defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas at Italian Open

ABC  

Alex de Minaur is out of the Italian Open after a straight-sets defeat to Greek world number eight Stefanos Tsitsipas. Despite beating legend Rafael Nadal earlier this clay court season, Tsitsipas dispatched de Minaur 6-1 6-2 in 59 minutes to reach the Italian Open quarterfinals. Tsitsipas hit 15 winners to de Minaur's four, and made fewer unforced errors despite playing …

Daniil Medvedev latest to crash out of Italian Open after loss to Tommy Paul.
7 months, 1 week ago

Daniil Medvedev latest to crash out of Italian Open after loss to Tommy Paul.

Associated Press  

ROME — The curse of the defending champion struck again for Daniil Medvedev. The second-seeded Medvedev has never successfully defended a title and he failed again on Tuesday as he lost 6-1, 6-4 to American Tommy Paul to become the latest top player to crash out of the Italian Open. “So the more tournaments in a year I’m going to …

Italian Open: Osaka’s Rome run ended by Zheng in last 16
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Osaka’s Rome run ended by Zheng in last 16

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka’s return to the Rome Open ended at the last 16 to China’s Zheng Qinwen on Monday with men’s fourth seed Andrey Rublev also exiting as environmental activists stopped play in two matches. China’s Zheng breezed past four-time Grand Slam winner Osaka 6-2, 6-3 in one hour and 24 minutes to set up a last-eight clash with either Paula …

Djokovic follows Nadal to early exit at Italian Open in first match after being hit by water bottle
7 months, 1 week ago

Djokovic follows Nadal to early exit at Italian Open in first match after being hit by water bottle

Associated Press  

ROME — Novak Djokovic’s performance was so poor on Sunday that even the 24-time Grand Slam champion admitted it was “concerning.” Djokovic put on one of his worst displays at one of his favorite tournaments as he was upset by 29th-seeded Alejandro Tabilo in the third round of the Italian Open. It was Djokovic’s first match since accidentally getting knocked …

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Alejandro Tabilo in third round
7 months, 1 week ago

Italian Open: Novak Djokovic loses to Alejandro Tabilo in third round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic was knocked out of the Rome Open in the third round on Sunday by Alejandro Tabilo in a stunning 6-2, 6-3 defeat for the 24-time Grand Slam champion. Djokovic’s bid for a record-extending 41st Masters 1000 title was ended in just over an hour by Chilean Tabilo, who is ranked 32nd in the world but was hugely impressive …

Rafael Nadal admits he's 'not playing well' and is a huge doubt for Roland Garros after being dumped out of Italian Open in heavy loss to Hubert Hurkacz
7 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal admits he's 'not playing well' and is a huge doubt for Roland Garros after being dumped out of Italian Open in heavy loss to Hubert Hurkacz

Daily Mail  

Rafael Nadal has thrown into doubt his participation at the French Open after crashing to a straight-sets loss at the Italian Open yesterday. ‘You can see today on the court how difficult it is,’ said Nadal, the record 14-time French Open champion. Rafael Nadal could miss the French Open after admitting he's not in the best form The Spaniard was …

Rafael Nadal falls to Hubert Hurkacz in Italian Open second round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal falls to Hubert Hurkacz in Italian Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the Rome Open in the second round on Saturday with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. Spain's Rafael Nadal waves to the fans and walks off the court after losing his round of 64 match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz Defeat to seventh seed Hurkacz casts doubt over whether clay-court icon Nadal will …

Italian Open: Rafael Nadal knocked out, loses to Hurkacz in second round
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Italian Open: Rafael Nadal knocked out, loses to Hurkacz in second round

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal was knocked out of the Rome Open in the second round on Saturday with a 6-1, 6-3 loss to Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz. Defeat to seventh seed Hurkacz casts doubt over whether clay-court icon Nadal will play at the upcoming French Open, where he has won a record 14 titles. Nadal held his own in the first two games …

Rafael Nadal: Hubert Hurkacz beats 22-time Grand Slam champion in Rome
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal: Hubert Hurkacz beats 22-time Grand Slam champion in Rome

New York Times  

Rafael Nadal is out of the Italian Open in Rome. It was likely Nadal’s last match in Rome In a sense, this is progress — but the kind of progress that the tennis scoring system and the reality of individual sport don’t recognise. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, please This week, when Dominic Thiem — the …

Djokovic wins his opener at the Italian Open after a month off. Defending champ Rybakina withdraws
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Djokovic wins his opener at the Italian Open after a month off. Defending champ Rybakina withdraws

Associated Press  

ROME — Novak Djokovic took a little while to get going in his first match in nearly a month. “I haven’t practiced with a lefty in a while, so it took me a little bit of time to adjust to the different rotation on the balls,” Djokovic said. … But then I played well.” Djokovic later needed medical attention after …

Rafael Nadal shows he’s not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal shows he’s not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open

Associated Press  

ROME — For a brief stretch on Thursday, Rafael Nadal looked every bit of a weary 37-year-old player nearing retirement. Struggling to produce pace off both sides with his groundstrokes, committing an uncharacteristically high number of unforced errors and unable to stay in rallies, Nadal dropped the first set of his first-round match at the Italian Open against Belgian qualifier …

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open: ‘Things are happening’
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Nadal's clay game is rounding into form just in time for French Open: ‘Things are happening’

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal's clay-court form is slowly rounding into shape. Spain's Rafael Nadal during practice Not that nearly invincible shape that the tennis world grew accustomed to over the past two decades. “It's a good moment, even if the results are not what used to be,” Nadal said at the Italian Open on Wednesday. “All the matches are tough for me …

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