Rafael Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz, Rafael Nadal, 2021

Big 3 vs Young Guns: nine matchups we want to see and why

The rise of young guns like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti has made us wonder: Which members of the Big 3 do we want them to face? Ahead of Wednesday's first-time clash between Sinner and Novak Djokovic, we name eight more matchups we are excited about...

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Chris Oddo
Rafael Nadal - Monte-Carlo 2021

Monte-Carlo musings: 7 players to watch at the first clay-court Masters event of 2021

The Big 3 are back and the big names are in action. Here are some of the players we'll be focusing on as the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters kicks off the road to Roland-Garros this week.

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Chris Oddo
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters

Djokovic, Nadal return, Uncle Toni’s new charge: Monte-Carlo draw insights and key storylines

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been placed in opposite halves of the Monte-Carlo draw. Join us for a look inside the key matchups and storylines ahead of next week's action

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Chris Oddo
Djorde Djokovic_Adria Tour

“We in Serbia are emotional, and perhaps that is the worst trait Novak has on court” – 5 quotes that stand out from Djokovic’s brother rare interview

Tournament Director Djordje Djokovic also talks about how they got the license for the Serbia Open, the attitude of his brother Novak on court, and his personal equation with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

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Sasa Ozmo
Toni Nadal, 2017

Toni Nadal announces collaboration with Auger-Aliassime

Toni Nadal will begin working with Felix Auger-Aliassime's technical staff this week in a mentoring role. The Canadian, coached by Frenchman Frederic Fontang, has struggled to achieve results on clay since the beginning of his career.

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Carrie Dunn
Dominic Thiem
4 years ago

Thiem to miss Monte Carlo: “I’m still not 100 percent”

The world No 4 says he still needs more time to get fit...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal
4 years ago

Nadal commits to Barcelona in packed clay-court schedule

The Spaniard will return to Barcelona for the 16th time in his career...
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Simon Cambers
Miami Open 2019
4 years ago

Missing in Miami; Who, Why, What next

Five of the biggest names in tennis will not be playing at this...
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Simon Cambers
Novak Djokovic, Miami, 2019
4 years ago

Miami Open 2021 – weakened, but not the worst in history

With four of the world's top six - Djokovic, Nadal, Thiem and Federer...
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Jérémy Baudu
Serena Williams - Melbourne
4 years ago

Serena Williams adds to Miami Open withdrawals

The American says she is not ready to play after having "oral surgery",...
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Ricky Dimon
Novak Djokovic, Belgrade, 2021
4 years ago

World No 1 Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open

The Serb says he wants to balance his family life with his tennis...
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Simon Cambers
Wimbledon
4 years ago

Wimbledon 2021 update: Reduced fans likely, players must stay in hotels

After the cancellation of last year's Championships, Wimbledon remains on track to happen...
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Simon Cambers
Dominic Thiem, Australian Open, 2021
4 years ago

10 facts about ATP Race – Nadal outside top 10, Federer No 167

With the official ATP rankings distorted by its extension to a two-year system...
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Simon Cambers
Rafael Nadal, Roland-Garros 2020
4 years ago

Nadal to miss Miami as he focuses on clay-court season

The world No 2 has been nursing a lower back injury and is...
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Simon Cambers
4 years ago

De Minaur dumped out in Dubai; Gasquet wins 550th match

Alex de Minaur is now 3-5 since starting the year with a title...
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Tennis Majors
Daniil Medvedev
4 years ago

A slump-proof Medvedev? Russian mastering consistency as his rise continues in Marseille

After his first mind-bending hot streak, in 2019, Daniil Medvedev needed over 10...
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Chris Oddo
Roger Federer Doha 2021
4 years ago

Federer targets Wimbledon, leaves GOAT debate to the others

Back on Tour after 13 months and two knee operations, the 39-year-old Swiss...
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Simon Cambers
4 years ago

Nadal turns down Dubai Tennis Championships wildcard

World No 2 Rafael Nadal will not take up a wildcard for the...
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Tennis Majors
Novak Djokovic
4 years ago

Novak Djokovic eclipses Federer’s all-time ATP record for most weeks at No 1

Novak Djokovic has ticked off one of his largest goals by passing Roger...
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Tennis Majors
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4 years ago

Novak Djokovic is ready to roll: World No 1 will play Miami next

The world No 1 is resting up and plans to return to the...
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Chris Oddo