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Rafael Nadal: The ultimate tennis warrior
1 month 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 …

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Roger Federer pens emotional letter to retiring Rafael Nadal on his ‘epic’ career: ‘You beat me – a lot’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Roger Federer pens emotional letter to retiring Rafael Nadal on his ‘epic’ career: ‘You beat me – a lot’

Live Mint  

Tennis great Roger Federer hailed his former rival Rafael Nadal in an emotional letter ahead of the Spaniard's imminent retirement from tennis at the Davis Cup, celebrating his “epic” career. you made the whole tennis world proud,” Roger Federer said in a long post on X. Retired Swiss legend Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal clashed 14 times in Grand Slam …

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Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rafael Nadal’s tennis career will …

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Olympic champ chases US Open triumph
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Olympic champ chases US Open triumph

China Daily  

Novak Jockovic and Carlos Alacraz. Djokovic won his 24th Grand Slam title in New York last year to move two ahead of Spaniard Rafael Nadal, whose career is winding down, and who will not compete at the year's final major, and four clear of retired Swiss maestro Roger Federer. "He's looking to sort of separate himself from Federer and Nadal, …

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‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ review: A rudimentary yet nostalgic account of a sporting legend’s swansong
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ review: A rudimentary yet nostalgic account of a sporting legend’s swansong

The Hindu  

For the millions of Roger Federer fans, the inevitable occurred on September 15, 2022, when the tennis legend read out an emotional note that confirmed his retirement from the game. In the documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days, filmmakers Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia track the 12 days that lead to the Swiss master’s final competitive match, playing doubles with arch-rival …

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No Nadal, no Federer at Australian Open? No problem as India in Melbourne celebrates Rohan Bopanna
11 months, 1 week 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 …

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Carlos Alcaraz | A new heir to the tennis throne
1 year, 5 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz | A new heir to the tennis throne

The Hindu  

In contemporary sport, nothing has given into such extreme consolidation of power quite like men’s singles tennis. That such an imposing edifice is right now being shaken to its foundations is down to Carlos Alcaraz, the 20-year-old reigning World No.1 who beat Djokovic in last Sunday’s Wimbledon final over five pulsating sets lasting nearly five hours. In doing so, he …

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On This Day, Wimbledon: Nadal beat Federer in epic 2008 final
1 year, 6 months ago

On This Day, Wimbledon: Nadal beat Federer in epic 2008 final

The Hindu  

Neither Roger Federer nor Rafael Nadal, two of the biggest tennis stars in the sport’s history, is present at Wimbledon for the first time since 1998. 15-year anniversary of THAT Wimbledon final One of Nadal’s Wimbledon titles came on this day 15 years ago when he beat Federer 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7 in a four hours 48 minutes long …

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Federer: Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport
1 year, 8 months ago

Federer: Nadal missing French Open would be ‘brutal’ for the sport

The Hindu  

Roger Federer said he hopes Rafa Nadal will recover in time for the French Open and that it would be a “brutal” blow for tennis if the 14-time Roland Garros champion is absent this year. “It would be brutal, it would be tough for tennis if Rafa isn’t going to be there,” 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer told Sky Sports …

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Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part I - Federer retires; Nadal, Barty win Australian Open titles, Djokovic deportation saga
2 years ago

Top Tennis moments from 2022: Part I - Federer retires; Nadal, Barty win Australian Open titles, Djokovic deportation saga

The Hindu  

The 2022 tennis season had everything. Nadal wins Australian Open in the most EPIC way Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal broke the then three-way tie between Djokovic, Roger Federer and him for the most Majors won by a man when he came back from 2-6, 6-7, 2-3 down to beat Russia’s Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in almost …

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Virat Kohli sends heartful tribute to Roger Federer, says 'You are the greatest of all time' - Watch Video
2 years, 3 months ago

Virat Kohli sends heartful tribute to Roger Federer, says 'You are the greatest of all time' - Watch Video

India TV News  

Highlights Roger Federer announced his retirement from the game last week Virat Kohli along with wife Anushka Joshi shared met Federer in 2018 Australian Open Last week's Laver Cup was the time Federer played competitive tennis before calling time Former Indian captain Virat Kohli has paid a heartfelt tribute to tennis legend Roger Federer after he called time on his …

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It's hard not to get emotional: Rafael Nadal reflects on Roger Federer's retirement
2 years, 3 months ago

It's hard not to get emotional: Rafael Nadal reflects on Roger Federer's retirement

India Today  

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has said it was hard not to get emotional after Roger Federer's retirement match at the Laver Cup. Federer and Nadal teamed up for a doubles match against Team World's Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe but ended up losing 4-6, 7-6, 11-9. The Spaniard said he is a sensitive person and insisted it was …

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Roger Federer retires after teaming with Nadal in last match
2 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer retires after teaming with Nadal in last match

Associated Press  

LONDON — This day, this match, had to come, of course, for Roger Federer, and for tennis, just as it inevitably must for every athlete in every sport. “I would do it all over again.” When the match and, with it, his time in professional tennis ended, Federer hugged Nadal, then Tiafoe and Sock. But I could feel the pain.” …

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Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer gears up for Last Dance with Rafael Nadal by his side
2 years, 3 months ago

Laver Cup 2022: Roger Federer gears up for Last Dance with Rafael Nadal by his side

India Today  

Roger Federer might not play another Grand Slam match but he will be in London, one of the most memorable venues for the 20-time major champion who is preparing for his Last Dance in the city. The London crowd gave Federer a rousing reception as players from Team Europe and Team World graced the court on Friday afternoon ahead of …

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Roger Federer: a sportsman in every sense
2 years, 3 months ago

Roger Federer: a sportsman in every sense

Live Mint  

One starts by envying Federer, one moves from there to admiring him and one ends up… exalted at the revelation of what a human being—a being like oneself—can do.” —South African Nobel Prize winner J.M. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal pose with their trophies alongside former Australian tennis player Rod Laver after their men’s singles final match at the Australian …

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Nadal feels lucky to be part of dominant 'Big Three'
2 years, 11 months ago

Nadal feels lucky to be part of dominant 'Big Three'

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal said he was lucky to be part of an era of tennis that included Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after the Spaniard won a men's record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open to move one ahead of his two great rivals. Nadal roared back from two sets down to edge Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, …

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French Open 2021 Day 5: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic in action
3 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2021 Day 5: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic in action

India TV News  

Two of the four men left in the field at Roland Garros who have won a Grand Slam title will face each other on Day 5: Roger Federer vs. Marin Cilic. Two women's matchups involving major title winners will start the day in Chatrier: No. 1 Ash Barty, who won the 2019 French Open, tests her bothersome left hip against …

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When Nadal Celebrated Turning 19 by Beating Federer in French Open Semis En Route His 1st Grand Slam Title
4 years, 7 months ago

When Nadal Celebrated Turning 19 by Beating Federer in French Open Semis En Route His 1st Grand Slam Title

News 18  

Rafael Nadal, who turns 34 on Wednesday, June 3, won his first Grand Slam semi-final by defeating top seed Roger Federer to celebrate his 19th birthday exactly 15 years ago. As world No.2 Nadal celebrates his 34th birthday, we look back at his 2005 French Open semi-final victory, when he beat Federer en route the first of his 19th Grand …

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Wawrinka and Djokovic discuss Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal support
4 years, 8 months ago

Wawrinka and Djokovic discuss Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal support

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic insisted he did not expect to have the crowd on his side when playing Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal. A 17-time grand slam champion, Djokovic is still behind Federer and Nadal on the all-time list for majors won by men, while the Serbian still struggles for support compared to the Swiss and Spaniard. "I think it's more just …

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COVID-19: Djokovic, Federer, Nadal discuss relief fund
4 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Djokovic, Federer, Nadal discuss relief fund

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic says he spoke with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal about working with the ATP to set up a fund to help lower-ranked tennis players financially affected by the coronavirus pandemic. During an IG live session he held with three-time major champion Stan Wawrinka on Saturday, Djokovic described what he called “a long conversation” with Federer and Nadal about …

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Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer to play in Australian Open 2020
5 years ago

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer to play in Australian Open 2020

India TV News  

World's top tennis players will return to Melbourne Park in January next year, led by Spain's Rafael Nadal and Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who will be going for a record-extending eighth Australian Open title. They will be joined by Roger Federer, Dominic Thiem, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev, Matteo Berrettini, Roberto Bautista Agut and Gael Monfils. A total of 104 …

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Federer to play French Open next year
5 years, 2 months ago

Federer to play French Open next year

The Hindu  

Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer said Thursday he will play the French Open in Paris next year. Federer confirmed he will compete at next year’s Tokyo Olympics after Wimbledon and prior to the US Open. Federer has won all four of the Grand Slam tournaments, as well as the ATP Tour Finals six times, but is still waiting to grab …

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'Watch Sholay, DDLJ, Slumdog Millionaire!': Movie suggestions raining for Roger Federer
5 years, 3 months ago

'Watch Sholay, DDLJ, Slumdog Millionaire!': Movie suggestions raining for Roger Federer

India TV News  

Tennis legend Roger Federer on Wednesday expressed his desire to watch an Indian movie. While some advised the 20-time Grand Slam winner to watch blockbuster Baahubali, there were many with names of other all-time hits like Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Sholay, Deewar, Hera Pheri, Lagaan and 3 Idiots. A fan also suggested Academy Award-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire, to which Roger …

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Novak Djokovic edges Roger Federer in epic Wimbledon final
5 years, 5 months ago

Novak Djokovic edges Roger Federer in epic Wimbledon final

The Hindu  

“You consider yourself very fortunate to play in this era.” – John Isner, former world No. Just as boldly as he strikes the ball in tiebreakers and on match points, Novak Djokovic often proclaims his ambition: “I am looking to make history in this sport.” In an epic Wimbledon final against Roger Federer, the Serb with verve not only made …

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