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 Ruud went down 0-40 on serve at 5-6 and world number two Nadal needed just one chance to seal the set, punching away a volley into an empty court. The match went with serve until the final set when Fritz broke twice in the final three games, either side of holding to love, sealing his spot in the next round on the first of two match points as fellow tournament debutant Auger-Aliassime sent a backhand wide.

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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, 4 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 …

ATP Finals: Sinner cruises past Ruud to face Fritz in title decider
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Sinner cruises past Ruud to face Fritz in title decider

The Hindu  

Imperious home favourite and world number one Jannik Sinner outclassed Norway’s Casper Ruud to set up an ATP Finals title decider against Taylor Fritz on Saturday. Sinner was unstoppable as he dispatched Ruud 6-1, 6-2 in the evening session at a packed Inalpi Arena and will be favourite to become Italy’s first winner of the prestigious year-ender. The second semi-final …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz wary of Jannik Sinner challenge in US Open final rematch
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz wary of Jannik Sinner challenge in US Open final rematch

India Today  

Taylor Fritz opened up on his prospects of facing World No.1 Jannik Sinner in the final of the ATP Finals 2024 in Turin. Fritz, on the other hand, will be aiming to avenge his loss to Sinner in the final of the US Open earlier this year. “The US Open felt like I was kind of just trying to keep …

Taylor Fritz pinpoints key to overcoming Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals title decider
1 month, 1 week ago

Taylor Fritz pinpoints key to overcoming Jannik Sinner in ATP Finals title decider

The Independent  

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Fritz outlasts Zverev to become first American since 2006 to reach ATP Finals title match
1 month, 1 week ago

Fritz outlasts Zverev to become first American since 2006 to reach ATP Finals title match

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz became the first American since 2006 to reach the title match at the ATP Finals after winning a slugfest against world number two Alexander Zverev in on Saturday. The 27-year-old fought off numerous break points in a cliffhanger deciding set to win 6-3 3-6 7-6, ending a two hour and 20 minutes duel with a stunning forehand winner. …

Told myself to fight: Fritz reacts after securing historic ATP Finals title match
1 month, 1 week ago

Told myself to fight: Fritz reacts after securing historic ATP Finals title match

India Today  

Taylor Fritz revealed his relentless self-motivation during a thrilling clash against Alexander Zverev, which he won on November 16 to become the first American in 18 years to reach the ATP Finals title match. #NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/ul5R3AGvsw — ATP Tour November 16, 2024 "I felt like I played an almost perfect first set, but things can change so quickly when you're …

ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Zverev advances to semis; Alcaraz waits to see if he qualifies for last four

The Hindu  

Alexander Zverev is in the semifinals. Carlos Alcaraz, meanwhile, needs to wait to see if he will reach the last four at the ATP Finals. Zverev beat Alcaraz 7-6, 6-4 on Friday at the season-ending event for the year’s top eight players. Alcaraz needs Rublev to beat Ruud in the final group match later. So, Zverev will face Fritz in …

ATP Finals: Fritz beats De Minaur to eye last four, Sinner through to semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Fritz beats De Minaur to eye last four, Sinner through to semifinals

The Hindu  

Taylor Fritz closed in on the last four of the ATP Finals on Thursday after coming from behind to beat Alex De Minaur 5-7, 6-4, 6-3. American Fritz came through an entertaining match in Turin to send home Finals debutant De Minaur, who by winning a set, handed Jannik Sinner a semifinal spot. Sinner heads into his last match in …

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner seals semi-final spot, Fritz awaits Medvedev result
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Jannik Sinner seals semi-final spot, Fritz awaits Medvedev result

India Today  

Taylor Fritz moved closer to a semi-final spot in the ATP Finals with a hard-fought 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alex de Minaur on Thursday. 5 seed @Taylor_Fritz97 comes from a set down to defeat de Minaur and record his second victory in the Ilie Nastase Group!#NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/YOYn1UFK6r — ATP Tour November 14, 2024 "He was all over me. It …

ATP Finals: Unwell Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match, says coach
1 month, 1 week ago

ATP Finals: Unwell Alcaraz unlikely to be at 100% for Rublev match, says coach

The Hindu  

World number three Carlos Alcaraz is unlikely to be at his best for Wednesday’s ATP Finals match against Andrey Rublev as the four-time Grand Slam champion continues to struggle with illness, the Spaniard’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said. An off-colour Alcaraz lost 6-1, 7-5 to Norway’s Casper Ruud in his opening match on Monday and the 21-year-old cancelled a public …

Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP finals opener
1 month, 1 week ago

Ruud beats Alcaraz in ATP finals opener

The Hindu  

Norway’s Casper Ruud eased to a straight-sets victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Monday as the Spanish star’s bid for a maiden ATP Finals title got off to a poor start. Third seed Alcaraz quickly slipped 4-1 down, giving up his serve in the fourth game before seeing three break points come and go in the next. Ruud stretched a double-break …

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Casper Ruud in straight sets
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals 2024: Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Casper Ruud in straight sets

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz slumped to a shock defeat to Casper Ruud in the ATP Finals 2024. Ruud also beat Alcaraz for the first time in five meetings. Ruud, who advanced to the championship match in his last ATP Finals appearance in 2022, dominated Alcaraz throughout the duration of the match. In the first set, Ruud won five games in a row …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown
1 month, 2 weeks ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz off to winning start after Daniil Medvedev meltdown

The Hindu  

American Taylor Fritz won his first match in the group stage of the ATP Finals 2024 when he beat Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-3 on Sunday after the Russian lost his cool and risked getting defaulted by his bizarre antics. The opening set went with serve without a single break point until the final game, with Fritz especially dominant on his …

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

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 …

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Alcaraz, Medvedev set up semi-final repeat, Vekic ends Sun dream

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev snapped his five match losing streak against the World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, including in the Australian Open final Daniil Medvedev's four-hour victory also ended a five-match losing streak against the Italian as Medvedev reached his ninth Grand Slam semi-final. AP Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up a Wimbledon semi-final repeat on Tuesday as Donna …

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor Fritz beats Alexander Zverev at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic gets into it with the crowd

Associated Press  

LONDON — After Taylor Fritz deposited a backhand that Alexander Zverev didn’t even chase, wrapping up the American’s comeback from a two-set hole in Wimbledon’s fourth round Monday, the men met at the net for what turned into a longer-than-usual chat. It wasn’t the 13th-seeded Fritz’s only noteworthy postmatch interaction at the All England Club this fortnight — he told …

Wimbledon 2024, July 6 Highlights: Djokovic, Zverev advance; Swiatek, Jabeur knocked out in third round
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024, July 6 Highlights: Djokovic, Zverev advance; Swiatek, Jabeur knocked out in third round

The Hindu  

Seven-time champion and second seed Novak Djokovic defeated Australia’s Alexei Popyrin 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 to reach the round of 16 at Wimbledon on Saturday. Here’s the full list of third-round fixtures for day six of Wimbledon 2024: Centre Court Men’s Singles - Alexander Zverev beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 7-6 Women’s Singles - Elina Svitolina beat Ons Jabeur 6-1, …

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Daniil Medvedev storms into 2nd round

India Today  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fended off a valiant threat from World No. Alcaraz needed 2 hours and 23 minutes to beat Lajal 7-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a pulsating battle at the center court as fans had their money's worth. Lajal, playing in his first match in the main draw of a Grand Slam match, showed he is set for a …

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev books place in semis after beating Zverev in straight sets
1 year, 1 month ago

ATP Finals 2023: Medvedev books place in semis after beating Zverev in straight sets

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last four of the ATP Finals on Wednesday after beating Alexander Zverev 7-6, 6-4, while Carlos Alcaraz cruised past troubled Andrey Rublev to get his campaign up and running. World number three Medvedev had to win in straight sets to claim a spot in the semi-finals in Turin with a match to spare …

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic
1 year, 4 months ago

Atalanta Open: Top-seeded Taylor Fritz powers into final against Aleksandar Vukic

The Hindu  

Top-seeded American Taylor Fritz defeated compatriot J.J. Wolf 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday to book a title clash with Australian Aleksandar Vukic in the ATP Tour hardcourt tournament in Atlanta. Vukic, the 27-year-old from Sydney, defeated Frenchman Ugo Humbert 3-6, 7-6, 7-5 to reach his maiden ATP Tour final. The Australian was playing in his first ATP Tour semifinal after upsetting …

Wimbledon 2023: World number four Ruud loses Briton wildcard Broady in second round
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: World number four Ruud loses Briton wildcard Broady in second round

The Hindu  

British wildcard Liam Broady claimed the biggest win of his career and the biggest shock of Wimbledon 2023 when he stunned Norwegian fourth seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 in front of a delirious Centre Court crowd on Thursday. Broady belied his 142nd ranking against a player who has reached three of the last five Grand Slam finals …

Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final
1 year, 6 months ago

Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final

Associated Press  

PARIS — Novak Djokovic made clear for years this was his goal. “Of course I would lie if I say that I didn’t think about the finish line that is right there and that one more match is needed to win a trophy — a historic one.” Also worth noting: He again is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam — …

French Open final Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-head tie, key stats, records in line - All you need to know
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open final Novak Djokovic vs Casper Ruud: Head-to-head tie, key stats, records in line - All you need to know

Hindustan Times  

As many as eight players formed a list of potential winners of the French Open title after defending champion and 14-time winner Rafael Nadal had withdrawn from the contest a month back. If it was Nadal in 2022, who handed Ruud a straight-set defeat in his very first Grand Slam final, to claim a record 22nd Grand Slam title, it's …

French Open: Novak Djokovic clinches record 23rd Major Grand Slam, outclass Casper Ruud in straight sets
1 year, 6 months ago

French Open: Novak Djokovic clinches record 23rd Major Grand Slam, outclass Casper Ruud in straight sets

India TV News  

French Open: Serbian great Novak Djokovic on Sunday scripted history when he defeated Casper Ruud in the final of the French Open 2023. With this win, Djokovic has gone past Rafael Nadal in the tally of most Grand Slam titles in Men's game. Also, Djokovic has become the only men's player to win all the four majors atleast three times …

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 …

Novak Djokovic reasserts his supremacy at ATP Finals
2 years ago

Novak Djokovic reasserts his supremacy at ATP Finals

The Hindu  

“In my mind, I always see myself as the best player in the world, of course,” said supremely confident Novak Djokovic after winning his record-equalling sixth title at the ATP Finals. “Especially when it’s tight, it’s tough, especially this week he was hitting unbelievable serves under pressure.” Even when Ruud managed to return Djokovic’s serve, the Serb often overpowered him …

Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win his sixth ATP Finals title, equals Federer’s record
2 years, 1 month ago

Novak Djokovic beats Casper Ruud to win his sixth ATP Finals title, equals Federer’s record

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic claimed a record-equaling sixth ATP Finals title by beating the third-seeded Casper Ruud on Sunday to top a fantastic finish to the season for the Serb. I am really pleased with the performance.” It was Ruud’s fourth defeat in a major championship match this year after also losing finals at Miami, Roland Garros and the U.S. Open. “It …

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Casper Ruud in summit clash after beating Taylor Fritz
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Novak Djokovic to face Casper Ruud in summit clash after beating Taylor Fritz

Firstpost  

Novak Djokovic has beaten world number four Casper Ruud in all three of their previous meetings Turin: Novak Djokovic remained on course for a record-equalling sixth ATP Tour Finals title after a 7-6, 7-6 win over Taylor Fritz in Turin on Saturday. 👏 2008 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2018 2022@DjokerNole | #NittoATPFinals pic.twitter.com/kPVUgLSTBx — ATP Tour November 19, 2022 …

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz beats Felix Auger-Aliassime, to face Novak Djokovic in semi-finals
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Taylor Fritz beats Felix Auger-Aliassime, to face Novak Djokovic in semi-finals

Firstpost  

Casper Ruud, who lost to Rafael Nadal, will face the winner of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev in the semi-finals. Turin: Taylor Fritz advanced to the final four of the ATP Finals by beating Felix Auger-Aliassime 7-6, 6-7, 6-2 on Thursday at the year-end tournament. The match went with serve until the final set when Fritz broke twice in the …

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 …

Rafael Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals as Ruud wins; Alcaraz to finish year at No. 1
2 years, 1 month ago

Rafael Nadal eliminated from ATP Finals as Ruud wins; Alcaraz to finish year at No. 1

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP Finals as Casper Ruud beat American Taylor Fritz in their round-robin match in Turin on Tuesday, which also guaranteed that teenager Carlos Alcaraz would end the year as world number one. Spaniard Nadal needed to win the tournament to take the rankings top spot from compatriot Alcaraz, but straight-set losses to Fritz on …

'I'm Going to Die For it': Rafael Nadal Determined to Return to His Absolute Best
2 years, 1 month ago

'I'm Going to Die For it': Rafael Nadal Determined to Return to His Absolute Best

News 18  

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 extinguished on Tuesday. But when Ruud won a set against Fritz, it meant a sharp exit …

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 …

ATP Finals: Casper Ruud Sinks Felix Auger-Aliassime in Opener
2 years, 1 month ago

ATP Finals: Casper Ruud Sinks Felix Auger-Aliassime in Opener

News 18  

Third-seeded Casper Ruud eased to a straight-set victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in the opening match of the ATP Finals on Sunday. The match was largely dominated by serving and a solitary break in the seventh game of the second set proved enough for the Norwegian player to secure a 7-6, 6-4 win over the fifth-seeded Auger-Aliassime of Canada. Ruud, who …

Rafael Nadal Stunned by Paul in Opening Match at Paris Masters
2 years, 1 month ago

Rafael Nadal Stunned by Paul in Opening Match at Paris Masters

News 18  

Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Paris Masters in the second round on Wednesday after losing in three sets to American Tommy Paul, boosting Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of finishing the year as world number one. The Spaniard’s lack of match practice told as Paul dominated the final set, breaking three times to seal the biggest win of his career. “I …

Auger-Aliassime, Rublev in ATP Finals; Paul stuns Nadal
2 years, 1 month ago

Auger-Aliassime, Rublev in ATP Finals; Paul stuns Nadal

The Hindu  

Felix Auger-Aliassime and Andrey Rublev qualified for the ATP Finals after Taylor Fritz and Hubert Hurkacz, the other contenders for the two remaining spots, lost in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday. Eighth-seeded Auger-Aliassime outlasted qualifier Mikael Ymer 6-7, 6-4, 7-6 to next play wild-card entry Gilles Simon, who overcame ninth-seeded Fritz 7-5, 5-7, 6-4. Alcaraz, Tsitsipas, …

Casper Ruud qualifies for ATP Finals after reaching Korea Open quarterfinal
2 years, 2 months ago

Casper Ruud qualifies for ATP Finals after reaching Korea Open quarterfinal

The Hindu  

World number two Casper Ruud secured a place at the ATP Finals for the second straight year after battling into the Korea Open quarterfinal on Thursday. “I just got the news that I qualified for the ATP Finals in Turin again this year and I’m so much looking forward to coming back to Italy,” Ruud told atptour.com. “I had such …

Auger-Aliassime beats Djokovic to put Team World on brink of victory
2 years, 2 months ago

Auger-Aliassime beats Djokovic to put Team World on brink of victory

The Hindu  

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime stunned Novak Djokovic 6-3 7-6 to put Team World within sight of their first-ever victory over Team Europe in the Laver Cup on Sunday. Auger-Aliassime produced a masterful performance at a packed O2 Arena, holding off a Djokovic comeback in the second set to clinch Team World's second victory of the day. The Canadian broke Djokovic's serve …

Novak Djokovic Makes Stylish Return at Laver Cup as Roger Federer Watches On
2 years, 3 months ago

Novak Djokovic Makes Stylish Return at Laver Cup as Roger Federer Watches On

News 18  

Novak Djokovic made an impressive return after two months out of action as the Team Europe star thrashed Frances Tiafoe 6-1, 6-3 with Roger Federer cheering him on at the Laver Cup on Saturday. Federer’s fitness issues meant he could only play one doubles match, so Berrettini was called into the Team Europe squad to replace the Swiss legend after …

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 …

Ailing Nadal Finds Mental Fortitude to Defeat Fritz in Wimbledon Epic
2 years, 5 months ago

Ailing Nadal Finds Mental Fortitude to Defeat Fritz in Wimbledon Epic

News 18  

A hurting Rafa Nadal exhibited heroic mental strength to edge American 11th seed Taylor Fritz in a final set tiebreaker during a captivating Wimbledon quarter-final contest on Wednesday to keep alive his quest for a calendar year Grand Slam. A couple of costly errors from Nadal gave Fritz another break and the American blitzed through the opening set, winning five …

Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal Wins Five Set Battle to Set Up Semis Clash Against Nick Kyrgios
2 years, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2022: Rafael Nadal Wins Five Set Battle to Set Up Semis Clash Against Nick Kyrgios

News 18  

Rafael Nadal advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after winning a fifth-set tiebreaker against Taylor Fritz of the United States. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had left the court with a trainer for a medical timeout in the second set but returned and played on. Rafael Nadal said it’s not a sure thing that he’ll be healthy enough to play Nick …

Rafael Nadal beats Taylor Fritz to enter Wimbledon semifinal, will play Nick Kyrgios for place in final
2 years, 5 months ago

Rafael Nadal beats Taylor Fritz to enter Wimbledon semifinal, will play Nick Kyrgios for place in final

India TV News  

Rafael Nadal advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals after winning a fifth-set tiebreaker against Taylor Fritz of the United States. With much of the Centre Court crowd loudly supporting the 22-time major champion, roaring and standing after his best strokes, Nadal figured out a way to hang in there and twice erased one-set deficits against the 11th-seeded Fritz, emerging with 3-6, …

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