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'Tennis needs next generation': Sinner on ending Big 3's dominance at AUS Open
Jannik Sinner was not about to announce the end of the "Big Three" after his breakthrough Grand Slam triumph at the Australian Open.
Published on Jan 29, 2024 11:55 AM IST
Reuters |
‘Nadal’s return…’: Federer’s coach makes prediction after secret telephone call
Ivan Ljubicic, who was Roger Federer's coach, made a bombshell prediction on Rafael Nadal.
Published on Dec 17, 2023 05:06 PM IST
Australian Open chief still confident Nadal will be back in Melbourne
Rafael Nadal has won two of his 22 major singles titles in Melbourne.
Published on Nov 23, 2023 06:52 PM IST
Reuters | , Melbourne
Wimbledon star snubs Djokovic to pick Federer and Nadal as favourite player
A Wimbledon teen sensation was asked to name her favourite tennis player, selecting between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
Updated on Jul 10, 2023 04:22 PM IST
Watch: Nadal’s vintage 25-shot rally in Australian Open first round thriller
Rafael Nadal had a vintage 25-shot rally in his Australian Open 2023 first round match, at the Rod Laver Arena.
Published on Jan 16, 2023 04:28 PM IST
Virat Kohli reacts to viral photo of Federer and Nadal weeping
Roger Federer bid an emotional goodbye to the sport after losing the double's tie against Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock, which saw the 20-time Grand Slam winner partner long time rival Rafa Nadal.
Updated on Sep 24, 2022 07:19 PM IST
MMA star calls out Rafa Nadal after knocking out opponent at UFC Vegas 58
In a bizarre turn of event, UFC fighter Rafael Fiziev expressed his desire to face tennis legend Rafael Nadal. Fiziev's reaction came after he defeated Rafael dos Anjos via technical knockout at UFC Vegas 58 on Sunday.
Published on Jul 11, 2022 01:58 PM IST
Tennis icons celebrate Rafael Nadal's 14th French Open triumph - Reactions
Rafael Nadal is also two Grand Slams ahead of world number one Novak Djokovic, whom he had earlier defeated in the quarter-final.
Published on Jun 05, 2022 10:23 PM IST
Rafael Nadal skips Barcelona Open, return date still uncertain
Rafa Nadal is still uncertain when he can return to competitive tennis after withdrawing from this month's ATP event in Barcelona as he recovers from a rib injury.
Published on Apr 12, 2022 08:21 PM IST
Reuters |
'You don't know how much I fought to be here': Nadal after AUS Open victory
It was Rafa Nadal's second title triumph at Melbourne Park after he won in 2009.
Published on Jan 30, 2022 10:30 PM IST
Reuters |
From Tendulkar to AB, Twitter celebrates Rafa Nadal's record-breaking Slam
Rafa Nadal has now taken his Grand Slam tally to 21, one more than both world no one Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.
Published on Jan 30, 2022 08:06 PM IST
Rafa Nadal beats Maxime Cressy to claim Melbourne title
The Spaniard, playing his first competitive tournament since August, was largely untroubled as he wrapped up the win in an hour 48 minutes.
Published on Jan 09, 2022 05:13 PM IST
Reuters |
Injury-hit Rafa Nadal still unclear when he'll play again
Rafa Nadal announced ahead of the US Open that the injury to his left foot would rule him out for the rest of the year.
Published on Oct 14, 2021 06:50 PM IST
Reuters |
Novak, Rafa tutor young Italians how the job is done
If Djokovic gave Grand Slam debutant Lorenzo Musetti a lesson on preserving physical resources in best-of-five encounters, Nadal produced a masterclass for Jannik Sinner in the art of controlling, adapting and eventually dominating a contest, from the racquet and the head in a straight-sets victory.
Published on Jun 08, 2021 09:07 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
Rafael Nadal on the verge of absolute greatness
A 14th French Open title will give Nadal the lead in the all-time Grand Slam count over Roger Federer, an unthinkable feat when the Swiss great was in his pomp.
Published on May 29, 2021 10:34 PM IST
Aditya Iyer (Chief Cricket Writer), New Delhi
Federer gets Serena's vote in GOAT debate
The 39-year-old Federer is this week playing only his second tournament since returning to the Tour in March after spending more than a year on the sidelines due to two knee operations.
Published on May 18, 2021 01:39 PM IST
Reuters |
Nadal heads to Roland Garros with confidence and a clear mind
Nadal, 34, beat the Serb 7-5 1-6 6-3 to claim a record-extending 10th ATP Masters 1000 title in Rome and felt his game improved through the week.
Published on May 17, 2021 01:26 PM IST
Reuters |
Never count him out: Nadal rallies past Shapovalov in Rome
Nearing his 35th birthday, the Spanish great showed he's still got the stamina to withstand much younger challengers in a 3-6 6-4 7-6 (3) comeback win over 22-year-old Denis Shapovalov on Thursday.
Published on May 14, 2021 11:21 AM IST
PTI | , Rome
Nadal casts doubts over Olympic participation with wait-and-watch approach
Japan has extended a state of emergency in Tokyo and three other areas until the end of May as the country battles a surge in COVID-19 cases, raising new questions about whether the rescheduled July 23-Aug. 8 Games should go ahead.
Updated on May 11, 2021 07:58 PM IST
Reuters |
Nadal to face promising Spanish teenager at Madrid Open
The 17-year-old Alcaraz defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-0 on Monday to set up the "dream" matchup against the 20-time grand slam champion.
Published on May 04, 2021 10:15 AM IST
PTI | , Madrid
Nadal beats Carreno, to meet Tsitsipas in Barcelona final
Nadal roared out to a 5-1 lead before Carreno pulled back a break. Carreno then had three break chances on Nadal’s next service game, but the latter saved them all and closed out the set.
Published on Apr 24, 2021 09:36 PM IST
AP | , Barcelona, Spain
Nadal advances, Fognini defaulted at Barcelona Open
Fognini was defaulted while trailing 6-0, 4-4 against qualifier Bernabe Zapata Miralles of Spain, after a line judge told the chair umpire that the ninth-seeded Italian had used foul language.
Updated on Apr 22, 2021 11:51 AM IST
PTI | , Barcelona
Djokovic faces Chardy, Kenin meets Inglis at Australian Open
Djokovic captured a record-extending eighth title at Melbourne Park last year by beating Dominic Thiem, who is seeded third and faces Mikhail Kukushkin.
Published on Feb 05, 2021 12:11 PM IST
Reuters |
Talking points ahead of the Australian Open 2021
Novak Djokovic won few friends in Australia after writing to the Grand Slam's organisers with a list of quarantine "demands" which included reduced isolation periods
Published on Feb 03, 2021 02:38 PM IST
Reuters |
Djokovic and Nadal sent packing by Thiem and Medvedev
As the curtain comes down on London’s 12 years as host of the ATP Tour’s prestigious season-ender, it would have been fitting for Nadal and Djokovic to face off for the 57th time in their glittering careers.
Updated on Nov 22, 2020 09:00 AM IST
LONDON | Reuters
Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis, Nadal showdown still on
Defeat by Russian Daniil Medvedev had left the five-time champion needing to beat Germany’s Zverev to avoid a group stage exit and he obliged with a relatively comfortable win.
Published on Nov 21, 2020 09:21 AM IST
LONDON | Reuters
Djokovic reaches ATP Finals semis, Nadal showdown still on
Djokovic will finish second in the Tokyo Group, named after the first edition of the season-ending tournament 50 years ago, and with Spanish world number two Rafa Nadal finishing second in the London Group, they have avoided a semi-final clash.
Updated on Nov 20, 2020 09:59 PM IST
London | Reuters
Inspired Thiem outshines Nadal at ATP Finals
Spaniard Nadal, bidding to win the only big title to elude him, engineered the first break of the match at 3-3 in the second set only for Thiem to reply in stunning fashion.
Updated on Nov 17, 2020 10:44 PM IST
LONDON | Reuters
Nadal straight into the groove at ATP Finals, win for Thiem
The 34-year-old Mallorcan has struggled at the ATP’s year-ender with two runner-up finishes in London his best showings.
Updated on Nov 16, 2020 08:30 AM IST
LONDON | Reuters
Djokovic leads cast as London bids farewell to ATP Finals
Last year nearly 250,000 fans flocked to the Thames-side dome over the eight days of the tournament won by Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Updated on Nov 12, 2020 08:44 PM IST
LONDON | Reuters