Rafael Nadal will miss next week’s Madrid Open after a setback in his recovery from a hip injury sustained at the Australian Open in January. Nadal, a 22-time major champion, announced this on Thursday, in a video published on his…
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells because of vaccination status
World number one Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from this week’s Indian Wells Masters event with the Serb unable to enter the United States. The 22-time Grand Slam winner, 35, had applied for special permission to enter the US because he…
Lionel Messi reciprocates Rafael Nadal message as duo nominated for prestigious award
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…
Novak Djokovic says he ‘emotionally collapsed’ after Australian Open win
For almost two decades, we have become accustomed to Novak Djokovic winning grand slams. But seeing the world No. 1 sobbing on the floor as he celebrated his Australian Open victory with his family and team was a first. He…
Emotional Djokovic hails biggest victory of his life, ties Nadal’s 22 Slams after 10th Aussie Open title
An emotional Novak Djokovic called it “the biggest victory in my life” after sweeping past Stefanos Tsitsipas to win a 10th Australian Open title and equal Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam crowns on Sunday. The Serb will return to world…
Ailing defending champion Nadal bows out of Australian Open
Defending champion Rafael Nadal bowed out of the second round of the Australian Open on Wednesday after suffering an injury during his 6-4 6-4 7-5 defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald. Nadal’s elimination shakes up the men’s draw and puts a…
Nadal launches title defence as Australian Open ushers in new era
Rafael Nadal will kick off his Australian Open title defence on Monday with a first round test against rising Briton Jack Draper as a new era begins on the blue hard courts of Melbourne Park. This is the first Grand…
Australian Open draw: Jack Draper to play Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray faces Matteo Berrettini
Rising British star Jack Draper will play top seed Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open first round, with Andy Murray also handed a difficult draw. Murray faces 13th seed Matteo Berrettini, while Novak Djokovic makes his Melbourne return against Spain’s…
Rafael Nadal joins the inaugural all-electric raceboat championship as E1 Series team owner
Rafael Nadal has joined a new venture, but fear not Rafans as the 22-time Grand Slam winner is not about to quit tennis as he has announced his entry into E1 UIM boat racing series as a team owner. The…
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…
