Tag: Rafael Nadal

Australian Open 2023: Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek named top seeds for men’s, women’s singles draw

With U.S Open winner Carlos Alcaraz of Spain withdrawing due to an injury, his compatriot Rafael Nadal has been given the top billing in the men's singles draw in the Australian Open, starting in a few days.

January 11, 2023

Back-to-back losses fail to dampen spirit of Nadal

Nadal also expressed how hopeful he is about the upcoming Australian open as he claimed that he is confident enough and his past few practice sessions are going well.

January 10, 2023

Nadal’s Cup of woes brims over with second defeat in a row

The Spanish megastar lost his first match of this season against Cameron Norrie and now lost his second match against Australia's Alex de Minaur in three games as the hosts took a lead of 1-0 in their Group D encounter.

January 2, 2023

Hero’s welcome for Novak Djokovic in Adelaide

Djokovic fans chanted “Novak Novak” when he walked onto the court. Previously, Novak, after a controversy relating to his vaccination status and his anti-vax statements, was held over by the Australian Border Force.

January 2, 2023

Nadal enjoying team atmosphere at United Cup despite loss against Norrie

Despite falling to defeat against Cameron Norrie on Saturday, Spain tennis legend Rafael Nadal is enjoying the team atmosphere at the United Cup as he looks to take the positives from his opening performance of the season at the United Cup.

January 1, 2023

Rafael Nadal thanks fans for wishes after child’s birth

Spaniard Rafael Nadal on Friday thanked the fans for the well-wishes received after the birth of his son and informed his fans about the health of the mother and the child.

October 14, 2022

US Open: Alcaraz to face Rudd in final, No 1 ranking up for grabs

Stakes will be high when Spanish Carlos Alcaraz will meet Norwegian Casper Rudd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in the US Open final on Monday.

September 11, 2022

Tiafoe beats Nadal to secure quarters berth; crashes Spaniard’s dream of fifth US Open crown

This will be 24-year-old Tiafoe's second Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance after his 2019 run at the Australian Open. Tiafoe has never progressed beyond the quarterfinals in majors.

September 6, 2022

Nadal breezes past Frenchman Gasquet to secure fourth-round spot at US Open

The 37-year-old Nadal, who was tested in his second-round clash by Italy's Fabio Fognini, faced no such issues against Gasquet as the Spaniard won his 18th consecutive match against the Frenchman.

September 4, 2022

Nadal to face Italy’s Fognini in US Open second round, defeats Hijikita

This was Nadal’s first US Open Match since he clinched the Grand Slam title back in 2019. 

August 31, 2022

Five men’s players in contention for world No.1 spot at US Open

While Daniil Medvedev of Russia will enter the US Open as the No. 1 player in the ATP Rankings, there may be a significant change in the standings in New York with five players vying for the top spot: Nadal, Medvedev, Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece, and Casper Ruud of Norway.

August 24, 2022

Tsitsipas and Medvedev book showdown in Western & Southern Open semis

Tsitsipas will play world number one Daniil Medvedev in a gripping semifinal after the top-ranked Russian was too strong for American Taylor Fritz.

August 20, 2022

Western & Southern Open: Rafael Nadal crashes out in second round

Nadal's defeat ends his bid for a return to the top spot in the ATP Rankings this week. The World No. 3 will have another chance to leapfrog Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev at the US Open.

August 18, 2022

Nadal confirms participation in Cincinnati Open

If the Spaniard wins the ATP Masters 1000 title and current World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev fails to reach the quarterfinals, Nadal would rise to the top of the ATP Rankings.

August 11, 2022

These next-gen tennis stars may take over the Big 3 legacy

Fans have been witnessing the greatness of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic since 2003. The trio has alone taken the popularity of tennis to newer heights with their superb performances and countless records. 

August 5, 2022

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon 2022 semis against Kyrgios with injury

The 36-year-old Spaniard, on course for a calendar Grand Slam, announced he was pulling out after a 45 minute practice session earlier in the day in which he clearly looked hampered.

July 8, 2022

Wimbledon 2022: Rafa Nadal overcomes pain barrier to reach semifinals

The 22-time major champion Nadal left the court for a medical timeout in the second set, after losing the opening set 3-6, and appeared to be struggling with an abdominal issue midway through the four-hour, 20-minute quarterfinal encounter on Wednesday.

July 7, 2022