Rafael Nadal

No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground

For any other player but Novak Djokovic, a below-par Australian Open at the age of 36 would have had pundits brushing up his tennis obituary. Djokovic, of course, is no ordinary player.

Nadal says Djokovic 'best player in history'

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday hailed longtime rival Novak Djokovic as the best player in the history of the sport.

Agassi anoints Djokovic as greatest ever

The popular American former world number one, himself widely considered among the best the sport has seen, also had lavish praise for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Finally, a foot in the inevitable era?   

The changing of the guard in men’s tennis has long been on an asymptotic course, getting closer and closer to the inevitable but not quite materialising.

In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including missing 11 majors through a series of injuries

Nadal out of Australian Open with muscle tear

"Right now I am not ready to compete at the maximum level in five-set matches. I'm flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment and rest," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Nadal to wait and see on injured leg

Rafael Nadal said he would have to wait and see how his body recovered after needing a medical time-out towards the end of his quarter-final loss at the Brisbane International on Friday.

Nadal's comeback halted in epic encounter in Brisbane

Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarter-final to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday.

Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters

Playing his first tournament since being forced to retire injured at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal was far too strong for the Australian, who did not have the shots to harm the Spaniard.

February 21, 2024
February 21, 2024

No writing off Djokovic yet even as young guns gain ground

For any other player but Novak Djokovic, a below-par Australian Open at the age of 36 would have had pundits brushing up his tennis obituary. Djokovic, of course, is no ordinary player.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Nadal says Djokovic 'best player in history'

Rafael Nadal on Wednesday hailed longtime rival Novak Djokovic as the best player in the history of the sport.

January 14, 2024
January 14, 2024

Agassi anoints Djokovic as greatest ever

The popular American former world number one, himself widely considered among the best the sport has seen, also had lavish praise for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

January 13, 2024
January 13, 2024

Finally, a foot in the inevitable era?   

The changing of the guard in men’s tennis has long been on an asymptotic course, getting closer and closer to the inevitable but not quite materialising.

January 8, 2024
January 8, 2024

In a world of pain: Rafael Nadal's career-long battle with injuries

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been plagued by injuries throughout his career, including missing 11 majors through a series of injuries

January 7, 2024
January 7, 2024

Nadal out of Australian Open with muscle tear

"Right now I am not ready to compete at the maximum level in five-set matches. I'm flying back to Spain to see my doctor, get some treatment and rest," he said on X, formerly known as Twitter.

January 6, 2024
January 6, 2024

Nadal to wait and see on injured leg

Rafael Nadal said he would have to wait and see how his body recovered after needing a medical time-out towards the end of his quarter-final loss at the Brisbane International on Friday.

January 5, 2024
January 5, 2024

Nadal's comeback halted in epic encounter in Brisbane

Spanish great Rafael Nadal's comeback to tennis came to an end when he lost a 3hr 25min marathon quarter-final to Australian Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International on Friday.

January 4, 2024
January 4, 2024

Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters

Playing his first tournament since being forced to retire injured at the 2023 Australian Open, Nadal was far too strong for the Australian, who did not have the shots to harm the Spaniard.

January 2, 2024
January 2, 2024

Nadal wins first match back from year-long injury

The 22-times Grand Slam champion had arthroscopic surgery last June after injuring his left hip flexor during his second round defeat by Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in early 2023.

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