Rafael Nadal reached the US Open final with a dogged straight-set win over Italian Matteo Berrettini. The Spanish second seed, 33, survived two set points in the opener before his class shone through in a 7-6 (8-6) 6-4 6-1 win…
US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal beats Diego Schwartzman to reach semi-finals (BBC)
Rafael Nadal remains the favourite to win the US Open – and move within one of Roger Federer’s tally of 20 Grand Slams – after a hard-fought quarter-final win over Diego Schwartzman. Spanish second seed Nadal won 6-4 7-5 6-2…
David Goffin names the best player out of Federer, Nadal & Djokovic (Metro)
In the last three Grand Slams of 2019, David Goffin has lost to a member of the ‘Big Three’. Defeats to Rafael Nadal in Paris and Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon saw Goffin lose to the eventual champion. Roger Federer will…
Nadal offers boat to Murray for Mallorca stay (Guardian)
Rafael Nadal revealed Tuesday he had offered to provide Andy Murray with his boat in Mallorca, where the Scot is playing in a second-tier Challenger event as part of his comeback following hip surgery. The Spaniard swept into the second…
Nadal rallies to beat Fognini in Montreal (Guardian)
Rafael Nadal needed a set to get adjusted before unloading on Fabio Fognini for a 2-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory and a place in the ATP Montreal Masters semi-finals. Nadal, who won his fourth title in Canada a year ago, needed…
Roger Federer explains how Rafael Nadal has changed his game since they last met on grass (Metro)
Roger Federer believes Rafael Nadal is a very different player to the one he lost to at Wimbledon back in 2008 as they prepare to face off for the first time since that famous final. The two superstars – who…
Wimbledon seeding system disrespects world rankings, says Nadal (Punch)
Rafael Nadal has complained about Wimbledon’s seeding system after the Spaniard was placed at number three, behind Roger Federer, for next week’s grand slam in London. The other three major tournaments all match their seeding to the official world rankings…
*FG playing politics with Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu, Lagos gov-elect (Sun)*School gardener arrested over murder of SSS 3 student in Lagos (Independent)
FG playing politics with Apapa gridlock, says Sanwo-Olu, Lagos gov-elect (Sun) Ahead of his May 29 inauguration, Lagos State governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured that the Apapa gridlock will be resolved in his first 60 days in office. Sanwo-Olu spoke…
Nick Kyrgios slams ‘salty’ Rafael Nadal (Metro)
Nick Kyrgios has criticised ‘super salty’ Rafael Nadal and branded his uncle and former coach Toni an ‘idiot’. Kyrgios, 24, clashed with Nadal following his victory over the former world number one at the Acapulco International in February. Nadal accused…
*I’ve been living in sorrow since my leg got broken –Lagos hairdresser shot by policeman (Punch) * Buhari extends tenure of acting CJN Tanko Muhammad (Guardian)
I’ve been living in sorrow since my leg got broken –Lagos hairdresser shot by policeman (Punch) After struggling for a few seconds, she got up from the mattress she had lain on idly for hours. Downcast and pale, she clutched…
