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…
Roger Federer defends Nick Kyrgios’ underarm serve vs Rafael Nadal (Metro)
Roger Federer leapt to the defence of Nick Kyrgios for his attempts to deploy the underarm serve against his great rival Rafael Nadal and insisted that it’s a legitimate tactic. Many were unamused by Kyrgios’ antics during his epic three-hour…
No. 1 Djokovic to face No. 2 Nadal for Australian Open title (EpochTimes)
Novak Djokovic was about as perfect as can be in his semifinal at Rod Laver Arena. Didn’t miss much. Almost couldn’t, really. It was a performance so flawless, so fantastic, that it was easy to feel as if only one…
Dominant Djokovic sets up Nadal final (BBC)
Top seed Novak Djokovic set up a tantalising Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal by thrashing Lucas Pouille in a one-sided semi-final. The Serb, 31, needed just one hour and 23 minutes to win 6-0 6-2 6-2. Djokovic broke serve…
Denis Shapovalov wants to be like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal (Metro)
Denis Shapovalov revealed he spent time in the off-season doing some ‘soul searching’ as he began to feel the pressure of being under the spotlight. The young Canadian has enjoyed a dramatic rise into the world’s top-30, famously beating Rafael…
Nadal says ‘no pain’ after Sydney tie as Slam looms (Supersport)
Injury-plagued world No 2 Rafael Nadal insists he is healthy and in no pain after coming through an exhibition game in Sydney, just days after pulling out of the Brisbane International. The Spaniard teamed up with Canadian Milos Raonic to…
Rafael Nadal donates €1million to victims of Majorca floods (Metro)
Rafael Nadal has made an incredibly generous donation to victims of the Majorca floods, which tragically took the lives of 13 people. The 17-time Grand Slam champion was involved in the clean-up of the flash floods that hit his hometown…