The term ”greatness recognises greatness” has rarely held such significance in sport following Lionel Messi’s praise of Rafael Nadal. Both athletes have been named on the six-person shortlist to be named Sportsman of the Year at the upcoming Laureus Sports…
Rafael Nadal gives verdict on Australian Open title defence hopes after career-worst start
Rafael Nadal is feeling positive ahead of the Australian Open despite suffering his worst-ever start to a season by losing his first two matches. The world No 2 will attempt to defend his title in Melbourne next week and claimed…
Barty still on top but gap narrows ahead of Australia Open (Punch)
Ashleigh Barty holds on to a top spot in the WTA rankings released Monday but Karolina Pliskova has narrowed the gap heading into the Australia Open. Dumped out of the Brisbane International in straight sets last week, Barty retains a…
