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21 Nov 2024

Roger Federer

'Traumatic experience': Federer's ex-coach on facing Nadal at Roland Garros

Ivan Ljubicic, former coach of tennis legend Roger Federer, has opened up about his experiences of facing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros.

20 Nov 2024

Davis Cup

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal bows out with Davis Cup defeat

Rafael Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam champion, has officially retired from professional tennis.

19 Nov 2024

Roger Federer

Roger Federer pens emotional farewell letter to retiring Rafael Nadal

Tennis legend Roger Federer has written an emotional farewell letter to his long-time rival and friend, Rafael Nadal.

11 Nov 2024

ATP Tour

Jannik Sinner joins elite club with victory at ATP Finals 

Men's singles world number one, Jannik Sinner has entered an elite club of tennis greats after winning his first match at the 2024 ATP Finals.

22 Oct 2024

Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal names Roger Federer as his 'biggest rival'

Rafael Nadal, a titan of the tennis world, has named Roger Federer as his "biggest rival" in what turned out to be a glorious career.

18 Oct 2024

Serena Williams

Serena Williams undergoes surgery to remove 'grapefruit-sized' cyst from neck

Tennis icon Serena Williams recently had surgery to remove a branchial cyst from her neck. The cyst, which she compared to the size of a small grapefruit, was first detected in May.

14 Oct 2024

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner becomes first player with this record since 2013

Men's singles tennis star Jannik Sinner scripted history after beating Serbian ace Novak Djokovic at the Shanghai Masters.

13 Oct 2024

Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner clinches fourth ATP Masters 1000 title: Key stats

Jannik Sinner has won the 2024 Shanghai Masters, beating Novak Djokovic in a nail-biting contest on Sunday.

13 Oct 2024

Real Madrid

Rafael Nadal backed for Real Madrid director position: Details here

Global tennis icon Rafael Nadal recently announced his retirement after an illustrious 20-year career.

10 Oct 2024

Grand Slams

Interesting facts about tennis legend Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal, on October 10, confirmed that he will retire from tennis at the end of this season.

10 Oct 2024

Tennis

Rafael Nadal confirms retirement: Roger Federer, Cristiano Ronaldo lead wishes 

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will retire from tennis at the end of this season.

10 Oct 2024

French Open

Rafael Nadal set to bow out: His incredible records, achievements

Legend Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will retire from tennis at the end of this season.

10 Oct 2024

Tennis

Legend Rafael Nadal set to retire from tennis: Details here

In a major development, legend Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will retire from tennis at the end of this season.

24 Sep 2024

Carlos Alcaraz

Davis Cup: Nadal, Alcaraz to represent Spain in quarter-finals 

Spain have announced their five-man team for the upcoming Davis Cup quarter-finals, featuring veterans Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.

23 Sep 2024

ATP Tour

Roger Federer may come out of retirement: Here's why

Tennis legend Roger Federer is contemplating a return from retirement for an exhibition match against Rafael Nadal, according to his agent Tony Godsick.

16 Sep 2024

Davis Cup

Rafael Nadal could make surprise return to Davis Cup

Spain's Davis Cup captain, David Ferrer, has hinted at a potential comeback for tennis legend Rafael Nadal.

13 Sep 2024

Laver Cup

Rafael Nadal withdraws from Laver Cup, sparks retirement speculation: Details

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has sparked retirement speculation by withdrawing from the upcoming Laver Cup, a prestigious team tournament.

07 Sep 2024

US Open

Fastest players (men's) to reach 60 Slam wins since 2000

Men's singles world number one Jannik Sinner has booked a spot in his maiden US Open final at the 2024 edition.

03 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner

Rafael Nadal defends Jannik Sinner amid doping test controversy

Men's singles top-ranked tennis player, Jannik Sinner, remains embroiled in controversy after testing positive for a prohibited steroid named clostebol.

22 Aug 2024

Marketa Vondrousova

Decoding the star players set to miss US Open 2024

The 2024 US Open has been hit by a wave of withdrawals from several high-profile players due to injuries and other reasons.

19 Aug 2024

Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe gifts his Real Madrid jersey to Rafael Nadal

Football star Kylian Mbappe presented his Real Madrid match-jersey to Spain's tennis legend Rafael Nadal following their La Liga opener against Mallorca.

05 Aug 2024

Olympics

Olympics: These players have completed the Career Golden Slam (singles)

Novak Djokovic etched his name in history books after winning the gold medal in men's singles tennis at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

29 Jul 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Olympics: Novak Djokovic thumps Rafael Nadal in 60th head-to-head clash

Top seed Novak Djokovic humbled Spanish ace Rafael Nadal to reach the tennis men's singles third round at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

28 Jul 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Paris Olympics: Rafael Nadal begins quest for third medal  

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal made a winning start to his 2024 Paris Olympics campaign.

26 Jul 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

2024 Paris Olympics: Gold medal contenders in men's singles tennis

The 2024 Paris Olympics promises aplenty as the world's best men's singles tennis players vie it out for the prestigious gold medal.

24 Jul 2024

2024 Paris Olympics

Olympics: Tennis star Rafael Nadal owns two gold medals

22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal is among the set of tennis stars who will feature at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

23 Jul 2024

Tennis

Tennis at Paris Olympics: All you need to know (singles)

Tennis stars from around the globe are set to participate at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

17 Jul 2024

US Open

Rafael Nadal owns four US Open titles: Decoding his stats

Aftern missing three of the previous four editions, Spanish ace Rafael Nadal is set to return at the US Open, starting August 26.

15 Jul 2024

Wimbledon

Youngest men with French Open, Wimbledon titles in a year 

Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic to win the men's singles 2024 Wimbledon title.

08 Jul 2024

Wimbledon

Men with three consecutive Wimbledon quarter-final appearances before turning 23

Top seed Jannik Sinner progressed to the quarter-finals of the 2024 Wimbledon after beating Ben Shelton.

02 Jun 2024

Novak Djokovic

French Open: Novak Djokovic pips Lorenzo Musetti in five-set thriller

Men's singles number one seed Novak Djokovic has booked his berth in the fourth round of the 2024 French Open.

27 May 2024

French Open

Alexander Zverev knocks out 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Alexander Zverev scripted history at the Philippe-Chatrier Court after beating Spanish ace Rafael Nadal at the French Open.

20 May 2024

French Open

King of Clay Rafael Nadal returns! His French Open numbers 

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal has returned to Paris ahead of the 2024 French Open, starting May 26 (main draw).

20 May 2024

Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev smashes these records with sixth Masters 1000 crown

Alexander Zverev has won the 2024 Italian Open title. The German defeated Nicolas Jarry 6-4, 7-5 on Sunday at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia to win the title in Rome for a second time.

15 Apr 2024

Barcelona Open

Rafael Nadal set to feature at Barcelona Open: Details here

Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal is set to feature at the 2024 Barcelona Open, the 37-year-old confirmed on April 15.

14 Apr 2024

Stefanos Tsitsipas

Stefanos Tsitsipas wins his third Monte-Carlo Masters, scripts these records

Stefanos Tsitsipas is the winner of the 2024 Monte-Carlo Masters. The Greek sensation dispatched Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-4 to win his third title in four years.

12 Apr 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic reaches record-breaking 77th Masters 1000 semi-final: Key stats

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic reached the Monte-Carlo Masters semi-finals after beating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-4.

03 Mar 2024

Indian Wells Open

BNP Paribas Open 2024 (ATP): All you need to know

The 47th edition of the BNP Paribas Open is set begin in Indian Wells, California, from March 6.

29 Feb 2024

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic has joint-most titles at Indian Wells Masters: Stats

World number one Novak Djokovic is set to return to the iconic Indian Wells Masters after five years.

28 Feb 2024

BNP Paribas

When will Rafael Nadal return to action? Details here

Former world number one Rafael Nadal is all set to return to action in the 2024 Indian Wells, starting next month.

07 Jan 2024

Australian Open

Rafael Nadal to miss 2024 Australian Open: Here's why

Rafael Nadal is set to miss the upcoming 2024 Australian Open. Nadal, who featured in the Brisbane International, will instead return to Spain for treatment of a hip injury.

30 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic

24 majors, 400 weeks atop: Novak Djokovic's record-breaking 2023 season 

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic ended what turned out to be a record-breaking 2023 season by winning the ATP Finals.

29 Aug 2023

Novak Djokovic

US Open 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Muller, reclaims top spot

Serbian star Novak Djokovic has started his US Open campaign with a win over Alexandre Muller.

24 Aug 2023

Infosys

Tennis icon Rafael Nadal becomes Infosys's brand ambassador

Indian IT giant Infosys has inked a three-year partnership with tennis icon Rafael Nadal, marking his first-ever collaboration with a digital services firm.

08 Aug 2023

US Open

US Open 2023: Records Novak Djokovic can break

After missing last season's US Open due to the vaccine mandate, Novak Djokovic will finally participate at the Flushing Meadows this time.

11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz scripts records en route to maiden Wimbledon quarter-final

The incumbent world number one, Carlos Alcaraz reached the Wimbledon 2023 quarter-finals after he defeated Matteo Berrettini 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in a contest that lasted over three hours.

14 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic

Will Novak Djokovic complete the Calendar Slam? Key stats

Novak Djokovic won his third Roland Garros title by beating Casper Ruud in the final while registering a record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title.

12 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic extends his Big Titles tally to 67: Stats

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic won the 2023 French Open after thrashing Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Sunday.

11 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic wins a historic 23rd Grand Slam: Key achievements

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic lifted the 2023 French Open crown on Sunday. He beat Casper Ruud 7-6, 6-3, 7-5 in straight sets.

11 Jun 2023

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic scripts history by winning French Open 2023: Stats 

Novak Djokovic continued his excellence at Grand Slams, pocketing the 2023 French Open crown in Paris on Sunday.

18 May 2023

French Open

Rafael Nadal set to miss French Open: Here's why  

In a major development, Spanish ace Rafael Nadal is set to miss the upcoming edition of the French Open.

16 Mar 2023

Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal to play Monte-Carlo Masters: Decoding his stats

Spanish maestro Rafael Nadal is set to feature at the Monte-Carlo Masters next month, the organizers of the tournament have confirmed.

21 Feb 2023

Carlos Alcaraz

Decoding Carlos Alcaraz's numbers after returning from injury

Carlos Alcaraz marked his return to tennis with a titular run at the 2023 Argentina Open.

21 Feb 2023

Lionel Messi

Messi, Nadal nominated for 2023 Laureus World Sports Award: Details

Football superstar Lionel Messi and tennis ace Rafael Nadal have been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Sports Award 2023.

31 Jan 2023

Tennis

Novak Djokovic vs Rafael Nadal: Decoding their stats

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open title on Sunday. He also equaled Rafael Nadal in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles (22).

30 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic

ATP Rankings: Djokovic regains world number one spot; Nadal falters

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic is back as the number one ranked player in men's singles in the ATP Rankings.

30 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic extends lead over Nadal, Federer in 'Big Titles'

Novak Djokovic bested Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6(4), 7-6(5) to win the men's singles title at the Australian Open 2023. The Serb claimed a record-extending 10th Australian Open crown.

29 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic

Djokovic wins his 22nd Grand Slam, equals Nadal: Key achievements

Novak Djokovic has equaled Spaniard maestro Rafael Nadal in terms of career Grand Slam victories by winning the Australian Open 2023 on Sunday.

29 Jan 2023

Australian Open

Novak Djokovic wins record-extending 10th Australian Open crown: Key stats

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas to win the 2023 Australian Open crown on Sunday.

29 Jan 2023

Australian Open

Rafael Nadal provides an update on his hip injury: Details

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal will be out of action for the next six to eight weeks after suffering a hip flexor injury at the Australian Open.

19 Jan 2023

ATP Tour

Injury sidelines Rafael Nadal for nearly eight weeks: Details here

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal will be out of action for nearly eight weeks after suffering an injury during the Australian Open.

18 Jan 2023

Tennis

Rafael Nadal crashes out of 2023 Australian Open: Details here

Rafael Nadal has bowed out of the 2023 Australian Open after suffering a second-round defeat by American Mackenzie McDonald.

16 Jan 2023

Australian Open

Australian Open 2023, Rafael Nadal through to second round: Stats

22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal beat debutant Jack Draper in the first round of the men's singles match at the Australian Open 2023.

10 Jan 2023

Australian Open

Australian Open 2023: All you need to know

Tennis fans have their eyes on the calendar, with the Australian Open 2023 just around the corner.

09 Jan 2023

Australian Open

Australian Open: Decoding the stats of Rafael Nadal

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal would feature as the top seed at the 2023 Australian Open, starting January 16 in Melbourne.

08 Jan 2023

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic claims 92nd ATP title after winning in Adelaide

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic won the Adelaide International 1 after beating Sebastian Korda in the final.

02 Jan 2023

Alex de Minaur

United Cup: Rafael Nadal starts season with consecutive defeats 

Alex de Minaur stunned 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal 3-6, 6-1, 7-5 to garner a 1-0 lead for Team Australia in Group D at the United Cup.

16 Dec 2022

Iga Swiatek

Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek crowned 2022 ITF World Champions: Stats

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal was crowned ITF World Champion for the fifth time after a phenomenal run in 2022.

06 Dec 2022

Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz becomes youngest year-end number one; Nadal, Djokovic script history

According to the 2022 year-end ATP Rankings published on Monday, Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz finished as the top-ranked player.