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28 May

French Open 2024: Rafael Nadal Loses To Alexander Zverev At Roland Garros

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Rafael Nadal’s return to the French Open – and possible farewell – ended at the first hurdle as the 14-time winner lost to Alexander Zverev. The 22-time Grand Slam champion was beaten 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 by the in-form German fourth seed. Nadal has become synonymous with Roland Garros but, in front of a partisan crowd, he could not replicate the level which has made him almost unbeatable on the Paris clay. The 37-year-old indicated when he missed last year’s French Open that the 2024 season could be his final one on tour. He has also said he does not…

22 Feb

“You Leave Me Speechless” – Messi Responds To Naval Over Laureus Award

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Lionel Messi has responded to Rafael Nadal after the tennis player backed the Argentine to win the 2023 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award. Nadal and Messi were among six male athletes announced as nominees, along with Kylian Mbappe, Max Verstappen, Armand Duplantis and Steph Curry. Nadal’s 2022 season saw him win the Australian Open and French Open to move to 22 Grand Slam titles. He also finished the season as world No. 2. Messi’s standout moment was leading Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, scoring seven goals in the tournament, including two in the…

17 Jan

Australian Open: Jack Draper Loses To Rafael Nadal At Melbourne Park

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British rising star Jack Draper tested Spain’s Rafael Nadal before physical issues cost him in a four-set loss in the Australian Open first round. Draper, 21, levelled at one-set each, leading to 22-time major champion Nadal, 36, having a frank discussion with his team before the third set. Top seed Nadal led 4-1 but was still unconvincing as Draper broke back before the Briton lost serve at 5-4. Draper struggled to move in the fourth as Nadal secured a 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 win. Britain’s Kyle Edmund was also knocked out on the opening day at Melbourne Park with a…

26 Sep

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Laver Cup After Doubles With Roger Federer

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Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons, after partnering with his longtime rival and friend Roger Federer in doubles to mark the end of Federer’s career. The Laver Cup confirmed Nadal’s withdrawal on Twitter on Saturday, adding that he would be replaced by Briton Cameron Norrie. Due to injury, Federer was also unable to play in the rest of the competition and was replaced by Matteo Berrettini. Nadal and Federer, who have won 42 grand slam titles between them, teamed up one last time on Friday to play in a doubles match for Team Europe against Americans Jack Sock…

23 Sep

Roger Federer Playing Final Match of His Career Alongside Rafael Nadal At Laver Cup

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Roger Federer will play the final match of his career partnering Rafael Nadal in doubles at the Laver Cup. Team Europe captain Bjorn Borg granted his wish to compete alongside his oldest and greatest rival, after the 20-time Grand Slam champion said playing with Nadal would be "the most beautiful thing". Federer, the 20-time major winner and Nadal, a 22-time major winner, will face Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock of Team World at London's O2 on Friday night at around 9pm. Earlier Andy Murray, making his debut at the Ryder Cup-style event, will take on Australia's Alex De Minaur. Federer…