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 his career could be over, but Nadal said this week he was always determined to make it back for the 2024 season. Former world number three Thiem, who has had injury concerns of his own, came through qualifying to make the main draw and matched Nadal throughout the first set. In the women’s draw, former world number one Victoria Azarenka came back from second set jitters to see off Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya 6-1, 7-6, while Sofia Kenin, a former Australian Open winner, was stunned by Australian wildcard Arina Rodionova 7-5, 7-6

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Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior

The Hindu  

Youthful exuberance fuelled a record-smashing career that captivated the sporting world for 22 years. In his 2011 memoir, RAFA, his mother, Ana Maria Parera, explained, “He’s on top in the tennis world but, deep down, he is a super-sensitive human being full of fears and insecurities that people who don’t know him would scarcely imagine.” More than any champion in …

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal retired after the Davis Cup: It's a rare team event in tennis

New Indian Express  

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal wanted to play his last match before retiring in Spain, representing Spain and wearing the red uniform used by Spain's Davis Cup squad. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, said a day before his career ended when his nation was eliminated by the Netherlands at the annual competition. The men's Davis Cup, which concludes Sunday in this …

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires
1 month ago

'I have left a legacy': Emotional Rafa retires

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal watches on during a tribute after playing his last match as a professional in the Davis Cup quarterfinals at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, early Wednesday. AP The match against Van de Zandschulp — who upset Alcaraz at the US Open — was Nadal's first outing that counted since early August at the Paris …

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

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

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Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal bids emotional farewell to tennis after Davis Cup defeat: ‘It has been a privilege’

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WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears as he bids emotional farewell to tennis: 'I was having an emotional day'
1 month ago

WATCH: Rafael Nadal in tears as he bids emotional farewell to tennis: 'I was having an emotional day'

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal got extremely emotional and broke down in tears during his farewell ceremony in Malaga after Spain lost to the Netherlands in the Davis Cup Finals 2024 quarter-finals. Image: Reuters Rafael Nadal could not hold back his tears on an emotional night in Malaga Tuesday as his glittering career in professional tennis came to an end after the Netherlands …

Nadal’s sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup
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1 month ago

Nadal’s sensational career ends as Netherlands defeat Spain in Davis Cup

Live Mint  

Superstar Rafael Nadal's glittering career in professional tennis came to an end on Tuesday as Netherlands eliminated Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals. World number 80 Van de Zandschulp sought to put Nadal on his backhand and the indoor hard-court tournament was far from an ideal surface for the record 14-time Roland Garros winning 'King of Clay'. Alcaraz kept Nadal's …

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
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1 month ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Deccan Chronicle  

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at …

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis Legend Loses Final Game Of His Career | Details Inside
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis Legend Loses Final Game Of His Career | Details Inside

ABP News  

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal ends his sensational and iconic career with a defeat, as Spain have been eliminated from Davis Cup 2024 after losing 2-1 to Netherlands. The 22-time Grand Slam winner lost to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4; 6-4 in Game 1 of the quarter-final tie between Spain and Netherlands, and the Dutch did not read …

Retiring Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup
1 month ago

Retiring Rafael Nadal’s career ends as Spain is ousted at Davis Cup

Al Jazeera  

Nadal’s superlative career was celebrated in front of his home crowd in Malaga after Netherlands upset Spain in the Davis Cup. “I had the luck that I had my uncle that was a tennis coach in my village when I was a very, very small kid, and a great family that supports me in every moment… “I just want to …

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
1 month ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

New Indian Express  

MALAGA: Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain's national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
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1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Nadal focused on Davis Cup, not retirement
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1 month ago

Nadal focused on Davis Cup, not retirement

China Daily  

Carlos Alcaraz high-fives Rafael Nadal during a training session at the Martin Carpena Sports Hall in Malaga, Spain, on Sunday. AP FUENGIROLA, Spain — Rafael Nadal felt a hand on his left shoulder as he walked out of a conference room at a resort on Spain's southern coast on Monday, following his first question-and-answer session with reporters since announcing that …

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup
1 month ago

Nadal retires from tennis at Davis Cup

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal waves at fans during a tribute to his career after The Netherlands eliminated Spain. MADRID -- 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ended his professional tennis career after the 38-year-old's 6-4, 6-4 loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, as Spain was eliminated by the Netherlands at the Davis Cup on Tuesday. The crowd yelled "Rafa, Rafa, Rafa" …

Rafael Nadal beaten in Davis Cup farewell by Netherlands' Van de Zandschulp
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal beaten in Davis Cup farewell by Netherlands' Van de Zandschulp

ABC  

Rafael Nadal's glittering professional tennis career has now come to an end following Spain's elimination from the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old Mallorcan, who last month announced he was ending his career after the Davis Cup, bows out following Spain's 2-1 defeat to Netherlands. Spain's world number three Carlos Alcaraz beat Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 6-3 in the second singles to level …

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain loses in Davis Cup quarterfinals to Netherlands
1 month ago

Rafael Nadal retires after Spain loses in Davis Cup quarterfinals to Netherlands

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and cried, at the …

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated
1 month ago

An emotional Rafael Nadal retires at the Davis Cup after he loses and Spain is eliminated

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Rafael Nadal bit his lower lip and his reddened eyes welled with tears as he stood alongside his Davis Cup teammates for Spain’s national anthem Tuesday before what he — and everyone — knew might be the last match of his career. And it was during an on-court, post-match ceremony to honor Nadal that he cried and …

Roger Federer pens emotional letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of final tournament
1 month ago

Roger Federer pens emotional letter to Rafael Nadal ahead of final tournament

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Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’
1 month ago

Federer writes emotional farewell letter for Nadal: ‘You challenged me in ways no one else could’

Firstpost  

Roger Federer recalled his rivalry and friendship with Rafael Nadal as the Spaniard tennis legend gets ready to bid goodbye to the sport in Davis Cup Finals 2024. Rafael Nadal’s greatest rival and probably his best tennis friend as well – Roger Federer penned an emotional tribute for the Spaniard before he starts his farewell at the Davis Cup Finals …

Retiring Rafael Nadal gets heartfelt message from 'fan' Roger Federer
1 month ago

Retiring Rafael Nadal gets heartfelt message from 'fan' Roger Federer

India Today  

Roger Federer has written a heartwarming farewell message to Rafael Nadal as the former World No.1 gets ready for his final tournament as a professional tennis player -- Davis Cup Finals, starting November 19, Tuesday. Federer even had his retirement match -- a doubles encounter along with Nadal as they teamed up in the Laver Cup in 2022. The Swiss …

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

Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reactions to 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal announcing his impending retirement

The Independent  

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‘You feel like he is impenetrable’: Was Rafael Nadal at the French Open the most dominant athlete ever?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Rafael Nadal visibly annoyed with retirement question after falling to Novak Djokovic in Paris Olympics 2024
4 months, 3 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 …

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, …

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 …

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open
7 months ago

If this is Rafael Nadal’s last French Open, it should be similar to Serena Williams’ last US Open

The Independent  

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Thousands of fans come to see Nadal practice ahead of the French Open
7 months ago

Thousands of fans come to see Nadal practice ahead of the French Open

Associated Press  

PARIS — Vanessa Peltier got up at dawn and traveled 500 kilometers to Paris from the Creuse region of central France just so she could watch Rafael Nadal practice on Tuesday. Along with thousands of other fans, she lined up outside the main court to catch a glimpse of the Spanish champion at what’s expected to be his final appearance …

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, 1 week 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 …

Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in Rome
7 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in Rome

Associated Press  

ROME — Fifteen days before he is scheduled to play in what will likely be his final French Open, Rafael Nadal is so unsatisfied with his level of tennis that he’s still debating whether or not to go to Roland Garros. Nadal’s surgically repaired hip and his 37-year-old legs didn’t provide him with the necessary means to be competitive enough …

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 …

Despair turns to hope: Rafael Nadal is not a goner yet
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Despair turns to hope: Rafael Nadal is not a goner yet

Hindustan Times  

If you are a Rafael Nadal fan, the last few months particularly have not been good for you. Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates winning his round of 64 match against Australia's Alex de Minaur When the 22-time grand slam champion returned to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International in January earlier this year after almost a gap of one year due …

Nadal beats De Minaur, reaches third round of career’s last Madrid Open
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal beats De Minaur, reaches third round of career’s last Madrid Open

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal has not played his last match before his home fans. The 22-time Grand Slam champion beat Alex de Minaur 7-6, 6-3 in the second round of the Madrid Open on Saturday, avenging a loss to the Australian less than two weeks ago. Nadal was cheered on by Spanish King Felipe VI, Zinedine Zidane and a raucous crowd that …

Nadal wishes he could play long enough for his son to remember him on court
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Nadal wishes he could play long enough for his son to remember him on court

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said he would love to keep playing long enough for his son to remember him on court, though the 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes time is not on his side. Nadal beat wild card Darwin Blanch 6-1, 6-0 in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday, with his wife and one-year-old son Rafael Jr. watching on. …

Rafael Nadal eases to victory over Darwin Blanch at Madrid Open
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal eases to victory over Darwin Blanch at Madrid Open

The Independent  

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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 …

Rafael Nadal bows out at Barcelona Open to Australian Alex de Minaur as fans farewell Spanish great
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal bows out at Barcelona Open to Australian Alex de Minaur as fans farewell Spanish great

ABC  

In short: Alex de Minaur became the first Australian to defeat Rafael Nadal on clay with a 7-5, 6-1 victory at the Barcelona Open. Alex de Minaur became the first Australian to defeat Rafael Nadal on clay with a 7-5, 6-1 victory at the Barcelona Open. Alex de Minaur is savouring a "once in a lifetime" triumph after beating the …

Rafael Nadal Crashes Out Of Barcelona Open With Defeat Against Alex De Minaur
8 months, 1 week ago

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

News 18  

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

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal’s clay-court tennis swansong is a dance between fitness and pride

New York Times  

The best tennis players — even competing on their favourite surface — generally have at least one humiliation they’d prefer to forget. Novak Djokovic’s worst moment also came at his best tournament, losing to the world No 117 Denis Istomin in 2017 at the Australian Open — the event he has won 10 times. The Soderling defeat is the closest …

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona
8 months, 1 week ago

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return next week in Barcelona

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up at the Brisbane International in January Clay specialist Rafael Nadal has been granted a wildcard entry into the ATP Barcelona Open. Reuters Rafael Nadal said it will be “a joy” to return to competitive action next week for the first time since January …

Nadal hails ‘amazing’ Alcaraz after exhibition defeat
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal hails ‘amazing’ Alcaraz after exhibition defeat

The Hindu  

Rafa Nadal said one good thing about nearing the end of his career is that he will not have to face Carlos Alcaraz too many times after the 37-year-old Spaniard lost to his compatriot in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on Sunday. “It’s a good thing that as a player I will not face him many times,” said Nadal, …

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Rafael Nadal in 'Netflix Slam' exhibition
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Rafael Nadal in 'Netflix Slam' exhibition

Firstpost  

Rafael Nadal had enough in the tank to save five match points in the match tiebreak before Carlos Alcaraz finally finished it out. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Sunday with a lively exhibition in Las Vegas won by Alcaraz 3-6, 6-4, 14-12. And he had enough in the tank to save …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

Firstpost  

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

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

Searching for Rafael Nadal in 2024

Live Mint  

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

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