Rafael Nadal is maybe the most important tennis player of all time, says Mats Wilander

[ad_1] Seven-time Grand Slam winner Mats Wilander has heaped massive praise on 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, saying he might be the most important tennis player of all time. Nadal confirmed that he would be withdrawing from the 2024 Australian Open after he suffered a setback due to a micro tear in his muscle … Read more

Brisbane International: Novak Djokovic welcomes Rafael Nadal back with special Instagram post

[ad_1] World number 1 Novak Djokovic has welcomed 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal back on the tour by posting a special story on social media platform Instagram. Nadal made a comeback after almost a year on the sidelines due to injury. The Spaniard made a strong return to the circuit by defeating 2020 US … Read more

Rafael Nadal explains why his and Naomi Osaka’s comebacks are different, says he ‘never lost love for the game’

[ad_1] 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has explained why his and former world number 1 Naomi Osaka’s comebacks are different, saying he never lost his love for the game. Nadal is set to make his singles comeback at the Brisbane International in Australia. Both Nadal and Osaka are making their respective comebacks in Brisbane. … Read more

Rafael Nadal is moving really well: Holger Rune backs Spaniard to make strong comeback in Brisbane

[ad_1] World number 8 Holger Rune has backed 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal to make a strong comeback, saying he was moving really well in practice. Nadal is set to make a return after nearly a year on the sidelines, at the Brisbane International in Australia. Nadal hasn’t played any form of competitive tennis … Read more

Daniil Medvedev insists facing Rafael Nadal will be a ‘great challenge’ upon comeback from injury

[ad_1] World number 3 Daniil Medvedev said that 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will pose a great challenge to his opponents upon his return from a long-term injury. Nadal is set to return to competitive tennis with his first tournament being the Brisbane International, which will be held from December 31 to January 7. … Read more

‘Competitive animal’ Rafael Nadal is ‘on the right path’, says coach Carlos Moya ahead of Australian Open

[ad_1] Former world number 1 Carlos Moya called 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal a competitive animal while adding that he is on the right path while recovering from his hip injury. Speaking to ATP, Moya, who is Nadal’s coach, said they have to stop the Spaniard from training a lot, while calling him a … Read more

Rafael Nadal is no longer in pain, will win games once he returns: Richard Gasquet

[ad_1] Richard Gasquet has said that Rafael Nadal doesn’t look to be in pain anymore and tipped the Spaniard win matches once makes his return to the court in 2024. Nadal had said earlier this month that he is set to return to competitive tennis in the first week of January. His first tournament will … Read more

Carlos Alcaraz wins Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 2023, joins 5-time winner Rafael Nadal in elite list

[ad_1] World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz, on Friday, December 15, won the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 2023. The youngster defeated Jannik Sinner, Hubert Hurkacz and Grigor Dimitrov on his way to winning the prestigious ATP award. The award recognizes players who played tennis fairly and showed integrity on the court throughout the year. He also became … Read more

The Netflix Slam: Rafael Nadal’s match against Carlos Alcaraz to be livestreamed on Netlfix

[ad_1] Netflix will livestream a tennis face-off between 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and current World No.2 Carlos Alcaraz on March 3, the streaming pioneer said on Monday. “The Netflix Slam” marks the company’s latest foray into live sports after a celebrity golf tournament in November, which featured Formula One drivers and professional golfers. … Read more