Nadal reaches ATP Melbourne final with win over Greece's Ruusuvuori
2 years, 11 months ago

Nadal reaches ATP Melbourne final with win over Greece's Ruusuvuori

The Hindu  

Top seed Rafa Nadal held off a resurgent Emil Ruusuvuori of Finland on Saturday to earn a 6-4, 7-5 win and book his place in the final of the Melbourne Summer Set 1 ATP 250 event, where he will take on American qualifier Maxime Cressy. Both players were solid on serve in the opening exchanges before Nadal's superior quality shone through as he secured a crucial break in the ninth game, eventually closing out the set with ease. Former world number three Grigor Dimitrov was handed a 7-5, 7-6 defeat by the big-serving Cressy, who fired 17 aces past the Bulgarian and won when he converted his fourth match point to advance to the final. Dimitrov's tenacity denied Cressy on match point three times before he eventually succumbed, handing the American an 11-9 win in the tiebreak when he steered his shot wide.

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ATP Nordea Open: Ruud loses to Monteiro but advances with Nadal in doubles
5 months, 1 week ago

ATP Nordea Open: Ruud loses to Monteiro but advances with Nadal in doubles

The Hindu  

Casper Ruud’s Olympic preparations took a hit when he fell to Thiago Monteiro in the round of 16 at Bastad on Wednesday before advancing in the doubles with Rafael Nadal. Ruud, a two-time French Open runner-up and a finalist in Sweden last year, suffered his first defeat against Monteiro, losing 6-3, 6-3 to the Brazilian whom he had beaten on …

Rafael Nadal Returns to Competitive Action With Doubles Win in Sweden
5 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal Returns to Competitive Action With Doubles Win in Sweden

News 18  

Rafael Nadal returned to competition for the first time since his early French Open exit on Monday teaming up with Casper Ruud for a doubles win in Bastad. It was Nadal’s first match since the 38-year-old fell to Alexander Zverev in the opening round at Roland Garros on May 27 as he prepares for the Paris Olympics. “It was an …

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
8 months, 1 week ago

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing his round of 32 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur at the Barcelona Open of ATP 500 at Real Club de Tenis, Barcelona, Spain April 17, 2024. BARCELONA - 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 …

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round
8 months, 1 week ago

Nadal comeback ends in Barcelona Open second round

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts after losing his round of 32 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur at the Barcelona Open of ATP 500 at Real Club de Tenis, Barcelona, Spain April 17, 2024. BARCELONA - 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 …

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: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev progresses to third round, no.3 Rybakina suffers shock exit

India TV News  

In an eventful Day 5 at the Australian Open 2024, the world no.3 and last edition's runner-up Elen Rybakina suffered a shocking second round exit on Thursday, January 18. In men's singles, world no.3 Daniil Medvedev needed five sets to overcome a challenge from unseeded Finnish tennis player Emil Ruusuvuori. Zverev defeated unseeded Lukas Klein 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 …

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed
11 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2024: Djokovic survives test but Jabeur, Wozniacki derailed

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic survived a huge test Wednesday to stay on track at the Australian Open but sixth seed Ons Jabeur and former champion Caroline Wozniacki fell victim to exciting young Russians. “Hopefully I can find a way to build on this as the tournament progresses.” The hard-earned win put him into a showdown next with Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry, who …

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 warms up for Australian Open with straight-set win over wildcard Jason Kubler in Brisbane
11 months, 3 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 International | Rafael Nadal roars back with ‘emotional and important’ win over Thiem
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Brisbane International | Rafael Nadal roars back with ‘emotional and important’ win over Thiem

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal won his first match back from a year-long injury layoff when he defeated former US Open champion Dominic Thiem at the Brisbane International on January 2, calling it an “emotional and important day”. “For myself, all the team and my family who have been there every single day during the last year.” The long layoff raised fears that …

Rafael Nadal makes winning return in singles after being a year out injured, overcomes Thiem obstacle in Brisbane opener
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal makes winning return in singles after being a year out injured, overcomes Thiem obstacle in Brisbane opener

Hindustan Times  

Rafael Nadal may not have made a winning return to tennis after being sidelined for nearly 12 months with a hip injury, going down in men's doubles alongside Marc Lopez last Sunday, but in the category in which he won 22 Grand Slams and 70 other ATP titles, the Spaniard reigned supreme on Tuesday. Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after …

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 …

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka return: All you need to know about champion comebacks in Brisbane International
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka return: All you need to know about champion comebacks in Brisbane International

India Today  

Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are all set for their comebacks in the upcoming edition of the Brisbane International. Nadal, who hasn’t played any form of tennis since his second round exit in the Australian Open 2023, is looking for his 93rd tour level title. Naomi Osaka's comeback match is locked in 🔒#BrisbaneTennis pic.twitter.com/9F2jFwL8Gi — Brisbane International December 29, 2023 …

Rafael Nadal 'feeling much better' before comeback in Brisbane International
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal 'feeling much better' before comeback in Brisbane International

India Today  

Rafael Nadal said that he is in much better shape as he gears up to make his comeback to competitive tennis in the upcoming Brisbane International, scheduled to get underway on December 31. Nadal hasn’t played any form of competitive tennis since crashing out of the Australian Open 2023 second round after losing to Mackenzie McDonald. I’m feeling much better …

Australian Open 2024: Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from entry list; Nadal, Osaka set for return
1 year ago

Australian Open 2024: Kyrgios, Raducanu missing from entry list; Nadal, Osaka set for return

The Hindu  

Showstopper Nick Kyrgios and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu were notable absentees Thursday from the 2024 Australian Open entry list, but Rafael Nadal and Naomi Osaka are set for their Grand Slam comebacks. Australian Open boss Craig Tiley recently said he expected Kyrgios to be at the opening Grand Slam of the year in “some form” and he could …

ATP Rankings: Rafael Nadal loses spot in top 10, 1st time in 18 years
1 year, 9 months ago

ATP Rankings: Rafael Nadal loses spot in top 10, 1st time in 18 years

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal dropped out of the top 10 positions in the ATP rankings declared on Monday. This was the first time in the last 18 years that the star player did not make it to the first 10 players. It was the first time in the last 18 years since April 2005 that he lost his position in the top …

Rotterdam Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime ease through
1 year, 10 months ago

Rotterdam Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas, Felix Auger-Aliassime ease through

The Hindu  

Top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas and titleholder Felix Auger-Aliassime easily qualified for the second round of the Rotterdam ATP 500 tournament on Tuesday. Tsitsipas, who was beaten in the Australian Open final by Novak Djokovic, took just over an hour and a half to beat Finnish player Emil Ruusuvuori 7-5, 6-1. I was able to produce some really good shots.” Auger-Aliassime, …

Australian Open 2023: Biggest upsets at AO2023 featuring Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek exits
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Biggest upsets at AO2023 featuring Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek exits

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/7 Australian Open 2023: Biggest upsets at AO2023 featuring Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek exits Image Source : Getty 2/7 American young gun Sebastian Korda stunned former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev 7-6, 6-3, 7-6 in a thrilling contest to evict the losing finalist of the last two years from the Australian Open in the third round on …

'His days are numbered…': Boris Becker's bold retirement statement after Rafael Nadal's shock Australian Open exit
1 year, 11 months ago

'His days are numbered…': Boris Becker's bold retirement statement after Rafael Nadal's shock Australian Open exit

Hindustan Times  

Spain's Rafael Nadal suffered a shock exit from the Australian Open 2023 after getting defeated 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 to USA's Mackenzie McDonald in the second round of the tournament on Wednesday. Rafael Nadal of Spain waves as he leaves Rod Laver Arena following his second round loss to Mackenzie McDonald of the U.S. at the Australian Open tennis championship in …

Ailing Nadal crashes out of Australian Open, Swiatek eases through
1 year, 11 months ago

Ailing Nadal crashes out of Australian Open, Swiatek eases through

China Daily  

Rafael Nadal of Spain speaks at a post-match press conference after losing to Mackenzie McDonald of the USA in the men's singles match match on day 3 of the 2023 Australian Open on Rod Laver Arena, in Melbourne, Australia. MELBOURNE - Top seed Rafael Nadal's title defense came to an end after a second round defeat to Mackenzie McDonald, while …

Australian Open 2023: Ruud through to second round in late night finish
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Ruud through to second round in late night finish

The Hindu  

Norwegian second seed Casper Ruud battled through to the Australian Open second round on Tuesday as he kicked off a campaign that could see him become world number one. “It’s been a long day,” said the world number three Ruud, whose build-up suffered an unexpected blow when he lost his first match at the Auckland Classic warm-up tournament. Ruud missed …

Australian Open 2023 | Nadal fights for win in 1st round, Swiatek marches in 2nd round; key results on Day 1
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023 | Nadal fights for win in 1st round, Swiatek marches in 2nd round; key results on Day 1

India TV News  

Australian Open 2023 | The year 2023's first Grand Slam has begun and the players are having a go at each other to claim glory in Australia. Key results of Day 1 Rafael Nadal fights for opening-round win 2022 Australian Open winner Rafael Nadal defeated Great Britain's Draper in four sets. He was not in danger of becoming the first …

Watch: Rafael Nadal’s vintage 25-shot rally in Australian Open 2023 first round thriller
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Rafael Nadal’s vintage 25-shot rally in Australian Open 2023 first round thriller

Hindustan Times  

Defending champion Rafael Nadal didn't have the greatest of starts in the ongoing Australia Open 2023, registering an emphatic 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win against Jack Draper. Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal during his 25-shot rally. In the fourth set, both players began to put in a fight towards victory, and a stunning 25-shot rally over three hours into the …

Australian Open 2023: Nadal beats injured Draper to reach Round 2
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Nadal beats injured Draper to reach Round 2

The Hindu  

Defending champion Rafa Nadal dropped a set but prevailed in a battle of fitness against rising talent Jack Draper to reach the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with an unconvincing 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 win. Typical thing when you are not in a winning mood.” It was a far cry from Nadal’s last match at centre court …

Watch: Rafael Nadal left in splits after ballboy nicks racquet in Australian Open 2023 opening match at Rod Laver Arena
1 year, 11 months ago

Watch: Rafael Nadal left in splits after ballboy nicks racquet in Australian Open 2023 opening match at Rod Laver Arena

Hindustan Times  

Currently up against Jack Draper in his ongoing Australian Open 2023 first round match at the Rod Laver Arena on Monday, Rafael Nadal will be aiming to bounce back after losing the second set and seal a win. The 22-time major singles champion had a unique first at the Rod Laver Arena as he couldn't find his racquet during the …

Nadal launches title defence as Australian Open ushers in new era
1 year, 11 months ago

Nadal launches title defence as Australian Open ushers in new era

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal will kick off his Australian Open title defence on Monday with a first round test against rising Briton Jack Draper as a new era begins on the blue hardcourts of Melbourne Park. At the first Grand Slam following Roger Federer’s retirement and Serena Williams’s “evolving away” from tennis, Spaniard Nadal carries the flame for the fading golden generation …

Rafael Nadal Facing Tough Test in Australian Open Defence
1 year, 11 months ago

Rafael Nadal Facing Tough Test in Australian Open Defence

News 18  

Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women’s top seed Iga Swiatek also facing a tricky encounter as she targets a maiden crown. The first Grand Slam of the year kicks off at Melbourne Park with the men’s world number one ranking at stake and a new women’s champion …

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches
1 year, 11 months ago

Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic own the two largest collections of Grand Slam trophies in the history of men’s tennis. Nadal, of course, is the defending champion at Melbourne Park — thanks to a comeback from two sets down in last year’s final, which he called “one of the most emotional victories of my tennis career” — …

Adelaide International: Draper beats Khachanov to enter last 4; Kasaktina sets up semi-final clash with Badosa
1 year, 11 months ago

Adelaide International: Draper beats Khachanov to enter last 4; Kasaktina sets up semi-final clash with Badosa

Firstpost  

Briton Jack Draper defending champion Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open next week and showed he was in fine touch with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Russia’s Karen Khachanov. The promising 21-year-old faces defending champion Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open next week and showed he was in fine touch with a 6-4, …

Australian Open 2023, men’s singles draw: Nadal to begin title defence against Draper, can’t face Djokovic before final
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023, men’s singles draw: Nadal to begin title defence against Draper, can’t face Djokovic before final

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev could face each other in the quarterfinals of the 2023 Australian Open in a repeat of last year’s final, as per the draw announced on Thursday. Nadal begins his title defense against Great Britain’s Jack Draper while Medvedev, a two-time finalist, faces USA’s Marcos Giron in the opening round. Djokovic could face Russia’s Andrey Rublev …

Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Top Seeds in Melbourne
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek Top Seeds in Melbourne

News 18  

With U.S Open winner Carlos Alcaraz of Spain withdrawing due to an injury, his compatriot Rafael Nadal has been given the top billing in the men’s singles draw in the Australian Open, starting in a few days. Nadal is the second highest-ranked player in the ATP Rankings and will be the top seed in the Australian Open with Norway’s Casper …

Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Djokovic, Nadal at Australian Open
1 year, 11 months ago

Medvedev relishing potential clashes with Djokovic, Nadal at Australian Open

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev believes it is a privilege to be able to test himself against Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with the former world number one saying on Friday he would relish meeting the duo at the Australian Open. Medvedev lost to 21-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic in the Australian Open final two years ago, before falling to 22-times major winner …

Nadal beaten again at United Cup; Swiatek, Tsitsipas cruise
1 year, 11 months ago

Nadal beaten again at United Cup; Swiatek, Tsitsipas cruise

The Hindu  

World number two Rafael Nadal slumped to a second-straight defeat at the United Cup Monday in a setback to his Australian Open preparations, but Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swiatek were both on song. And he again succumbed after winning the first set, going down 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to Australia’s 24th-ranked Alex De Minaur in Sydney, including losing six games in …

United Cup: Rafael Nadal loses to Alex de Minaur, starts 2023 with back-to-back defeats
1 year, 11 months ago

United Cup: Rafael Nadal loses to Alex de Minaur, starts 2023 with back-to-back defeats

India Today  

Rafael Nadal hasn’t had the best of starts to 2023 by any stretch of the imagination. On Monday, January 2, Nadal lost to Australia’s Alex De Minaur in a thrilling three-setter at Ken Rosewell Arena. Nadal, also the winner of 22 Grand Slam singles titles, won the first set and looked good to make amends after losing to Cameron Norrie …

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal says he is confident of a competitive tour
2 years ago

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal says he is confident of a competitive tour

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal is aiming to successfully defend his Australian Open title at the first Grand Slam of the year in January after an injury-plagued 2022 despite arriving a bit short of his peak level, the Spaniard said on Friday. The 36-year-old has been training in the last few days after a Latin American exhibition tour alongside Norwegian third-ranked Casper Ruud. …

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal bows out of tournament with consolation win over Casper Ruud
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal bows out of tournament with consolation win over Casper Ruud

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal, who sits second in the rankings, said he was happy with a season in which he won the first two Grand Slam titles, in Australia and at Roland Garros. Turin: Rafael Nadal saved some honour on Thursday, beating Casper Ruud 7-5, 7-5, as he bowed out of the ATP Finals in Turin at the pool stage. Nadal, the …

ATP Finals: Nadal signs off with win, Fritz beats Auger-Aliassime to reach semis
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Nadal signs off with win, Fritz beats Auger-Aliassime to reach semis

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal may be heading home but he made sure he avoided matching his worst ever losing sequence with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud at the ATP Finals on Thursday. Back-to-back straight sets defeats in the Green Group by Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime meant the 22-time Grand slam champion missed out on the semifinals. The 23-year-old …

ATP Tour Finals: Rafael Nadal crashes out after another straight-set defeat; Alcaraz to end 2022 as No.1
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Tour Finals: Rafael Nadal crashes out after another straight-set defeat; Alcaraz to end 2022 as No.1

India TV News  

Former World No.1 and 22-time Grand Slam Champion Rafael Nadal has crashed out of the ongoing ATP World Tour finals after yet another straight-set defeat to Canada’s Felix Auger Aliassime. In the meantime, Nadal’s countrymen Carlos Alcaraz, not playing in the ATP Tours final is guaranteed to finish the year as World No.1 after the current set of results. Nadal …

Nadal out of ATP Finals after loss; Ruud through to semis
2 years, 1 month ago

Nadal out of ATP Finals after loss; Ruud through to semis

Associated Press  

TURIN, Italy — Rafael Nadal’s error-strewn performance on Tuesday saw him eliminated from the ATP Finals, missing out once again on adding one of the few major trophies still missing from his glittering list of titles. The top-seeded Nadal lost 6-3, 6-4 to tournament debutant Felix Auger-Aliassime to leave him with two straight group-stage defeats in Turin. That result coupled …

Nadal ready ‘to die’ to return to his tennis peak
2 years, 1 month ago

Nadal ready ‘to die’ to return to his tennis peak

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal says he is “going to die” trying to return to the level of tennis that saw him capture a record 22 Grand Slam singles titles after his hopes of a first ever ATP Finals title and becoming year end world number one were all but extinguished on Tuesday. Ruud -- who beat Auger-Aliassime in their opening clash -- …

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal Falls to Felix Auger-Aliassime
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal Falls to Felix Auger-Aliassime

News 18  

Rafael Nadal’s hopes of a first-ever ATP Finals title and becoming year-end world number one hang by a thread after he lost 6-3, 6-4 to Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin on Tuesday. Nadal played like someone in just their third singles match since the US Open whereas Auger-Aliassime is in the form of his life having won three titles in …

Nadal hints at extended break after U.S. Open loss to Frances Tiafoe
2 years, 3 months ago

Nadal hints at extended break after U.S. Open loss to Frances Tiafoe

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said he needed to "fix things" and was unsure about his return to competitive tennis after his bid for a men's record-extending 23rd Grand Slam title ended in the fourth round of the U. S. Open on Monday. It was Nadal's first tournament at Flushing Meadows since he lifted his fourth U.S. Open title in 2019 and he …

Ruthless Nadal hands Gasquet U.S. Open mugging to reach fourth round
2 years, 3 months ago

Ruthless Nadal hands Gasquet U.S. Open mugging to reach fourth round

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal defeated close friend Richard Gasquet for the 18th time to reach the U.S. Open fourth round on Saturday as world number one Iga Swiatek made the last 16 for a second successive year. Alcaraz breaks shoe Carlos Alcaraz, widely-regarded as Nadal’s Grand Slam heir apparent, claimed a season-leading 47th win despite breaking one of his shoes. British seventh …

Elliott: Rafael Nadal shows he still has fight at the U.S. Open
2 years, 3 months ago

Elliott: Rafael Nadal shows he still has fight at the U.S. Open

LA Times  

Rafael Nadal reacts after winning a set against Rinky Hijikata during the first round of the U.S. Open on Tuesday. “I have what I have,” the four-time U.S. Open champion said before the tournament, “and with the tools I have today, I hope to be competitive enough to give myself a chance.” Nadal needed to reach deep into his toolbox …

Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal overcomes third set wobble to reach second round
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal overcomes third set wobble to reach second round

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal made a stuttering but rousing return to the grass on Tuesday, beating 41st-ranked Argentine Francisco Cerundolo 6-4 6-3 3-6 6-4 in Wimbledon's first round to begin his campaign for a third Grand Slam title of the year. The 36-year-old second seed, who has not played at Wimbledon since 2019 and stayed away from warm-up tournaments with a chronic …

Rafael Nadal delighted to be back winning at Wimbledon
2 years, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal delighted to be back winning at Wimbledon

The Independent  

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I hope to keep going, Nadal says after 14th French Open crown
2 years, 6 months ago

I hope to keep going, Nadal says after 14th French Open crown

The Hindu  

Spain's Rafael Nadal will look to continue his remarkable career after crushing Norway's Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-3, 6-0 on Sunday to lift a record-extending 14th French Open, saying despite injury concerns he would battle on. The Spaniard, the world's best ever claycourt player, won 11 games in a row to cruise through the second and third sets to take his …

Nadal beats Ruud to win 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam crown
2 years, 6 months ago

Nadal beats Ruud to win 14th French Open title, 22nd Grand Slam crown

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal crushed Casper Ruud on Sunday to lift a record-extending 14th French Open trophy and increase his lead at the top of the list of men's Grand Slam champions. Victory gave Nadal a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title and put him two clear of world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Swiss Roger Federer in the men's race …

Nadal takes down Medvedev to set up Norrie date in Acapulco final
2 years, 9 months ago

Nadal takes down Medvedev to set up Norrie date in Acapulco final

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal beat new world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 in a rematch of their Australian Open clash to storm into the final of the ATP 500 event in Acapulco on Friday. Medvedev earned a total of 11 breakpoints across just two of Nadal's service games in the second set, but the Australian Open champion dug deep to hold …

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