Stefanos Tsitsipas rallies from two sets down to stun Rafael Nadal at Australian Open 2021 quarterfinal
3 years, 10 months ago

Stefanos Tsitsipas rallies from two sets down to stun Rafael Nadal at Australian Open 2021 quarterfinal

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For the 225th time in his illustrious career, Rafael Nadal grabbed a two-set lead in a Grand Slam match. A couple of uncharacteristically sloppy overheads and a framed backhand in a third-set tiebreaker began Nadal’s undoing, and his bid for a men’s-record 21st major championship eventually ended in the Australian Open quarterfinals Wednesday with 3-6, 2-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas. At his put-the-ball-where-he-wants-it best in the early going, Nadal went ahead rather easily, winning 27 consecutive points on his serve in one stretch and running his streak of consecutive sets won at major tournaments to 35, one shy of Roger Federer’s record for the professional era. So now, instead of Nadal attempting to continue his pursuit of Federer, it will be Tsitsipas – a 22-year-old from Greece with a flashy game – who will meet 2019 U.S. Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals Friday. Nadal came into this year’s first major with doubts about his back, citing that as his reason for pulling out of the ATP Cup team competition that preceded the Australian Open and saying the problem prevented him from practicing properly for about three weeks.

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Australian Open 2025: Djokovic advances to Melbourne third round, breaks Federer’s record
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23 hours, 39 minutes ago

Australian Open 2025: Djokovic advances to Melbourne third round, breaks Federer’s record

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic continued to build into the Australian Open with a 6-1 6-7 6-3 6-2 victory over Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round on Wednesday, taking another step towards a 25th Grand Slam title. On Monday, inspired American teenager Nishesh Basavareddy gave the 10-times Melbourne Park champion the runaround for the first hour of their first-round clash, and …

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next
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2 days, 18 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic survives Nishesh Basavareddy scare in first round, set to face Jaime Faria next

Live Mint  

24-time champion Novak Djokovic survived a scare from USA's Nishesh Basavareddy to start his Austraian Open 2025 men's singles campaign on a winning note at the Melbourne Park on Monday. Aiming a record 25th Grand Slam title, Djokovic fought back from a set down to beat the Indian-origin American 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 and make a place in the second …

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas Crashes Out In First Round
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3 days ago

Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas Crashes Out In First Round

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Alex Michelsen produced the biggest win so far of his fledgling career to upset 2023 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the Australian Open, and he knew instinctively where credit was due. "Yeah, I'm sure she's watching right now," Michelsen told the crowd on John Cain Arena, one of the three main show courts at Melbourne Park. …

Alex Michelsen stuns Tsitsipas in Australian Open
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Alex Michelsen stuns Tsitsipas in Australian Open

The Hindu  

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4, in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park. Tsitsipas looked well in control in the first set but midway through he began making several errors off …

Australian Open 2025: Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss against Michelsen
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3 days, 1 hour ago

Australian Open 2025: Tsitsipas suffers shock first-round loss against Michelsen

The Hindu  

American Alex Michelsen claimed the biggest win of his career when he stunned Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-5, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the first round of the Australian Open on Monday as the Greek 11th seed became the first major casualty at Melbourne Park. The whole purpose was just to save up on some energy and be fresher hopefully in the deeper …

Alex Michelsen upsets Tsitsipas at the Australian Open and thanks his Mom
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3 days, 6 hours ago

Alex Michelsen upsets Tsitsipas at the Australian Open and thanks his Mom

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE, Australia: Alex Michelsen produced the biggest win so far of his fledgling career to upset 2023 runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round of the Australian Open, and he knew instinctively where credit was due. “Yeah, I’m sure she’s watching right now,” Michelsen told the crowd on John Cain Arena, one of the three main show courts at Melbourne …

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired
4 days, 1 hour ago

Novak Djokovic stands alone at the Australian Open now that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer retired

The Hindu  

And then there was one: The Big Three is down to just Novak Djokovic, who stands alone from a golden generation of men's tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement. “It's a nice number of years that I've been coming to Australia,” Djokovic said, “the place where I had the greatest Grand Slam success.” One big …

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne
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4 days, 2 hours ago

Australian Open tennis championship 2025: Day 1 on January 12, 2025. First Grand Slam of 2025 starts in Melbourne

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka opened her bid for a third straight Australian Open title with a 6-3 6-2 victory over Sloane Stephens on Sunday after rain had washed away a good chunk of play on the opening day at Melbourne Park. Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, who lost to Sabalenka in last year’s final, reached the second round indoors, while men’s sixth seed …

Australia Open 2025: Tsitsipas hopes ‘home’ comforts of Melbourne will bring out the best in him
4 days, 22 hours ago

Australia Open 2025: Tsitsipas hopes ‘home’ comforts of Melbourne will bring out the best in him

The Hindu  

Former Australian Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas hopes a return to his “home” Slam at Melbourne Park can spark an upturn in his fortunes after an inconsistent 2024 saw the Greek drop out of the top 10. Melbourne has the largest population of Greek speakers outside Greece and Cyprus and 2023 Australian Open finalist Tsitsipas is confident he will have huge …

Australian Open 2025: Zverev not shying away from grand slam ambitions
5 days, 21 hours ago

Australian Open 2025: Zverev not shying away from grand slam ambitions

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev has worn the tag of Grand Slam nearly man for years but after working his way back to the top of the men’s game following a serious injury, the German is eager to claim some long overdue success at Melbourne Park. “Going into a Grand Slam as the world number two, you have to have the mindset of, …

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open
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6 days ago

AO 2025: Medvedev looking to disrupt Sinner-Alcaraz dominance at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev hopes to once again become a tennis “disruptor” by breaking the Grand Slam duopoly of young guns Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev was knocked out of three Grand Slams last year by the duo, with Italian Sinner beating him in the Australian Open final and the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. Since denying …

Australian Open 2025 Draw: Sumit Nagal to face Novak Djokovic in potential 3rd round, Sinner gets easy draw
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6 days, 19 hours ago

Australian Open 2025 Draw: Sumit Nagal to face Novak Djokovic in potential 3rd round, Sinner gets easy draw

India TV News  

Sumit Nagal was drawn against the world No.25 Tomas Machac in the first round of the men's singles at the Australian Open 2025 on Thursday. The top-ranked Indian tennis player could face the 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic in the potential third round in a blockbuster treat for Indian fans. Nagal made the headlines by reaching the second round …

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders
1 week ago

Defending champions top list of Australian Open contenders

The Independent  

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Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open
1 week ago

Djokovic to Alcaraz: Five players to watch at the Australian Open

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Novak Djokovic is targeting an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown but faces an uphill battle against Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Jannik Sinner The Italian won his maiden Grand Slam title in Australia last year, beating Daniil Medvedev in the final, and went on to establish himself as the undisputed world number one. Carlos …

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

Sumit Nagal set to play fifth Grand Slam, earns direct entry in Australian Open
1 month, 1 week ago

Sumit Nagal set to play fifth Grand Slam, earns direct entry in Australian Open

Hindustan Times  

Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal is set for his fifth appearance in a Grand Slam after earning a direct entry for the main draw of next year's Australian Open. Sumit Nagal has secured a direct entry into the main draw of Australian Open 2025 The 98th-ranked Nagal, who features in the entry list released by Tennis Australia on Friday, had …

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement
1 month, 3 weeks ago

From Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek, players reflect on Rafael Nadal’s career and retirement

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — As Rafael Nadal retires from tennis, current and former players — from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic to Iga Swiatek and Taylor Fritz and so many more — have been sharing their thoughts on what the owner of 22 Grand Slam titles meant to them and to their sport. We’re going to always miss you.” — Serena …

25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?

Daily Mail  

As the dust settles on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, the question arises: where does the great Spaniard rank among the best players of all time? VENUS WILLIAMS Years active: 1994-present Grand Slam singles titles: 7 Tour titles: 49 Weeks as world No1: 11 Only her sister prevented her finishing far higher up this list. MARTINA NAVRATILOVA Years active: 1974-2006 Grand Slam …

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal retires: 'Good person from a small village' bids goodbye to tennis

India Today  

Like a gladiator bidding farewell to the arena, Rafael Nadal was overcome with emotion as the final chapter of his extraordinary tennis saga unfolded. The way I’d like to be remembered more is like a good person from a small village in Mallorca.” ðŸå¹ pic.twitter.com/WzWoiKNfpY — The Tennis Letter November 19, 2024 FIGHT UNTIL THE END True to his famous …

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal ends an era in which he unleashed one of sport’s greatest weapons

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Rafael Nadal heads into retirement after a career marked by big trophies, rivalries and injuries
1 month, 3 weeks 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 will retire after Davis Cup with plenty of records, big numbers by his name
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal will retire after Davis Cup with plenty of records, big numbers by his name

Deccan Chronicle  

Malaga: Rafael Nadal was just 18 — and yet to win a Grand Slam title — when he first moved into the top 10 of the ATP rankings on April 25, 2005. He remained there for 912 consecutive weeks, until March 19, 2023, nearly 18 full years, the longest run of appearances in the top 10 in the half-century-plus history …

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal’s tennis evolution into an all-time great: ‘Every year he improved’

New York Times  

It was not a fairytale ending for Rafael Nadal, but to understand how he is adored in his home country and beyond, one only had to listen to the noise. He won that and thought, ‘OK, how do I get better to win the U.S. Open, to win Wimbledon?’” After losing the 2007 Wimbledon final, Nadal wept and thought to …

Rafael Nadal will retire after the Davis Cup with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal will retire after the Davis Cup with plenty of records and big numbers by his name

The Independent  

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Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal leaves tennis with plenty of records and big numbers by his name

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal was just 18 — and yet to win a Grand Slam title — when he first moved into the top 10 of the ATP rankings on April 25, 2005. Here is a look at some of Nadal’s statistics, according to the ATP and the International Tennis Federation: — 22 Grand Slam titles, second among men …

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup
1 month, 4 weeks ago

A look at Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles as he retires after losing in the Davis Cup

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal showed up at the French Open for the first time as a teenager in 2005 and left as the champion. 14: 2014 French Open Final: Beat Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 What He Did: Won a record fifth French Open in a row and pulled even with Pete Sampras at 14 career Slam titles. 7: …

Zverev Clinches Straight-Set Victory Over Tsitsipas in Paris Masters Quarterfinals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Zverev Clinches Straight-Set Victory Over Tsitsipas in Paris Masters Quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Zverev defeats Tsitsipas in a straight-sets match, securing a place in the semifinals of the Paris Masters. The German, who reached the French Open final this year, showcased his power and precision on the clay court, winning the first set convincingly before cruising to a comfortable victory in the second.

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
3 months ago

‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?

The Independent  

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22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup
3 months ago

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire after next month’s Davis Cup

LA Times  

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory over Marton Fucsovics during the Paris Olympics. Rafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38, he announced in a video message Thursday, after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. Nadal has competed infrequently the …

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal
4 months ago

Today in Sports - Novak Djokovic wins his first U.S. Open title; beats Rafael Nadal

Associated Press  

Sept. 12 1895 — Defender wins three straight matches from the British challenger Valkyrie II to defend the America’s Cup for the United States. 1936 — Fred Perry becomes the first foreign player to win three U.S. men’s singles titles when he defeats Don Budge, 2-6, 6-2, 8-6, 1-6, 10-8. 1981 — Tracy Austin wins her second U.S. Open singles …

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz
4 months, 1 week ago

US Open 2024: Nobody unbeatable anymore, says Frances Tiafoe ahead of semifinal against Taylor Fritz

The Hindu  

Frances Tiafoe heads into Friday’s all-American US Open 2024 semifinal against Taylor Fritz insisting that nobody is unbeatable anymore. This year’s US Open has seen 24-time Slam winner and four-time New York champion Novak Djokovic suffer his earliest exit in 18 years. Tiafoe also reached the last four in 2022 while Fritz booked a place in his first Grand Slam …

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic suffers major upset, fails to reach US Open 4th round for first time in 18 years

Live Mint  

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic suffered a major upset on Friday as the defending champion lost to Alexei Popyrin in the third round of US Open, ending hopes for a 25th Grand Slam title and 100th career title. Notably, this is the first time Djokovic has failed to make it to the 4th round of US Open in 18 years, …

Down Goes Djokovic: Alexei Popyrin Shocks Defending Champion At US Open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Down Goes Djokovic: Alexei Popyrin Shocks Defending Champion At US Open

Huff Post  

Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, reacts Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, during a third round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in New York. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults, raising his tournament total to 32, Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, …

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Defending champion Novak Djokovic loses in a shocker at U.S. Open

LA Times  

Alexei Popyrin celebrates during his third-round victory over Novak Djokovic at the U.S. Open on Friday night. “Serving — by far — the worst ever.” With 14 double-faults, raising his tournament total to 32, Djokovic bowed out with a 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia, another shocking result at Flushing Meadows one night after 2022 …

US Open: Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open: Novak Djokovic starts his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title with a straight-set win

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic began his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title and tied Roger Federer with his 89th match win at the U.S. Open by defeating qualifier Radu Albot of Moldova 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 on Monday night. The second-seeded Djokovic, again wearing a gray sleeve over his surgically repaired right knee, was competing for the first …

Rafael Nadal withdraws from US Open 2024, will play next in…
5 months, 1 week 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
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Novak Djokovic breaks singles record in Paris, edges closer to 1st Olympic gold; Rafael Nadal-Carlos Alcaraz eye semis

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic remained comfortably on course for a first Olympic gold medal to add to his record-breaking collection of titles on Wednesday as fellow superstars Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz aimed for a place in the doubles semi-finals. Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his match against Dominik Koepfer of Germany Djokovic, who has won three of his 24 …

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

It turned out to be a one-sided affair as Novak Djokovic cruised past Rafael Nadal in straight sets, winning 6-1 6-4 in the men's singles second round fixture at the ongoing Paris Olympics 2024, on Monday. Spain's Rafael Nadal shakes hands with chair umpire Renaud Lichtenstein of France after his defeat to Serbia's Novak Djokovic in their men's singles second …

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Novak Djokovic In Possibly Their Final Faceoff In Men's Singles
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Novak Djokovic In Possibly Their Final Faceoff In Men's Singles

ABP News  

Paris Olympics 2024: The two legends of world tennis Rafeal Nadal of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia possibly faced off each other for one final time in a competitive men's singles tennis match in Paris Olympics 2024. Djkovic eased past Nadal in the opening set 6-1 and even though Nadal made Djokovic work hard in the second set, it …

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting against Novak Djokovic in chapter 60 at Paris Olympics 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal avoids historic bagel, goes down fighting against Novak Djokovic in chapter 60 at Paris Olympics 2024

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal served Novak Djokovic a historic bagel in the final of the Italian Open to trigger a racket-smashing spree from the then world no.1 in 2019. On Monday, Nadal was at the receiving end as top seed Djokovic almost returned the favour in the Olympic 'Last Dance' of the two icons at the Paris Summer Games 2024. Rafael Nadal …

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff isn’t sure how many Olympics matches she needs to win but she knows she wants medals

Associated Press  

PARIS — Coco Gauff is 2-0 so far at the Paris Olympics after adding a 6-3, 6-0 singles victory over Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic on Sunday to a win a day earlier in doubles alongside Jessica Pegula. Gauff, who joined LeBron James as a flag bearer at the opening ceremony Friday night, took her latest step rather quickly, needing just 58 …

Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
5 months, 2 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 …

Rafael Nadal reaches first final since 2022 French Open by beating Ajdukovic in Sweden
5 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Bastad Open 2024: Nadal reaches semifinals after four-hour marathon against Navone
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Bastad Open 2024: Nadal reaches semifinals after four-hour marathon against Navone

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal fought into the semifinals of the Bastad Open on Friday as he defeated Argentina’s Mariano Navone 6-7, 7-5, 7-5 in three hours and 59 minutes. Nadal dropped serve three times in a row against an opponent who became the first man in the Open era to be seeded in his maiden Grand Slam appearance at this year’s French …

ATP Nordea Open 2024: Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters
5 months, 4 weeks ago

ATP Nordea Open 2024: Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal continued his Olympic preparations with a confident 6-4, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie at the Bastad Open on Thursday, showing signs of the power hitting that fired him to 14 French Open titles. “Great feelings now, I’ve been a while now without playing on the Tour since Roland Garros and had the chance to compete well against a …

Sumit Nagal at US Open: Who was the last Indian man to play all four Grand Slams in a year?
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Sumit Nagal at US Open: Who was the last Indian man to play all four Grand Slams in a year?

The Hindu  

Sumit Nagal continues to break fresh ground in tennis as he is set to become the first Indian man in singles since 2019 to play in all four Grand Slams in a season when he takes to the synthetic court at this year’s US Open. On Monday, Nagal reached his career-highest ATP ranking of 68 to become India’s all-time fourth-highest …

Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Novak Djokovic with straight-set win at Wimbledon final, joins Roger Federer in special club
6 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Novak Djokovic with straight-set win at Wimbledon final, joins Roger Federer in special club

Hindustan Times  

Equalling the Open Era record for most Grand Slam wins, Spain's Carlos Alcaraz overpowered seven-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon title on Sunday. Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 in the Wimbledon men’s final Living up to his title favourite tag in the summit clash, Alcaraz launched an all-out attack …

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beats Daniil Medvedev to return to Wimbledon final
6 months 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 …

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