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Rafael Nadal’s Withdrawal Hands Main Draw Slot To Sumit Nagal In Indian Wells | Tennis News
7Mar By adminNo Comments
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Rafael Nadal’s Withdrawal Hands Main Draw Slot To Sumit Nagal In Indian Wells | Tennis News

[ad_1] Indian tennis star Sumit Nagal has advanced to the main draw of the BNP Paribas Open as a 'lucky loser' after Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal withdrew from the event citing lack of readiness to play at the highest level. The 26-year-old Nagal had lost in the second round of the qualifying tournament but got the big break as he was the highest ranked player in that draw. He is currently placed 101st in the ATP rankings and was entitled to go through in case of a last-minute main draw withdrawal.The Indian will take on Canada's Milos Raonic, a 2016 Wimbledon finalist who is on protected rankings, early on Friday. Players injured for a minimum of six months can seek a protected ranking, which is an average of their ranking during the first three months of injury."Excited for my ATP Ma...
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Toni Nadal Optimistic Over Rafael Nadal’s French Open Participation | Tennis News
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Toni Nadal Optimistic Over Rafael Nadal’s French Open Participation | Tennis News

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances. "Rafa is recovering, I think it won't be long before he can compete again, but in the tournament here (the Madrid Open) it could not be," Toni Nadal told Spanish public broadcaster TVE. Rafa Nadal announced he would not participate in Madrid last week as he continues to recover from the hip injury he suffered in January in the Australian Open.The 36-year-old said recovery was not going as planned and he would try a new type of treatment, without setting a deadline for himself to heal, casting doubt over his participation in Paris.He is hoping to accomplish a record-extending 23rd m...
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Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Madrid Masters In Worrying French Open Blow | Tennis News
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Rafael Nadal Pulls Out Of Madrid Masters In Worrying French Open Blow | Tennis News

[ad_1] File photo of Rafael Nadal.© AFPRafael Nadal said Thursday he will miss the Madrid Masters tournament later this month as he continues his recovery from a hip injury, a significant blow to his French Open preparations. "For the moment I've missed Monte Carlo and Barcelona. And unfortunately I won't be able to be in Madrid either," Nadal said on Instagram. "The injury still hasn't healed," he added. The 36-year-old Spaniard has not played since losing in the second round of the Australian Open in January.Nadal is hoping for a record-extending 15th French Open title at Roland Garros in May, but his hip flexor problem he suffered in Melbourne has badly disrupted his run up to the tournament.The 22-time Grand Slam singles champion -- he shares the men's record with Novak Djokovic -- h...
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Rafael Nadal’s Priceless Reaction On ‘How Being A Dad Changed Life’ Question. Watch | Tennis News
17Jan By adminNo Comments
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Rafael Nadal’s Priceless Reaction On ‘How Being A Dad Changed Life’ Question. Watch | Tennis News

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal gave priceless reaction when asked about his experience of being a dad.© TwitterRafael Nadal made a brilliant start to his Australian Open 2023 campaign as he thrashed Britain's Jack Draper in his men's singles match on Monday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion defeated the 21-year-old Draper 7-5, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena. The defending champion will now be facing American Mackenzie McDonald in round two. Apart from the empathic victory, another moment that won many hearts across the world, was the priceless reaction given by Nadal, when he was asked about his feeling about being a father.During a post-match presentation, Nadal, when asked about how being a dad changed his life, said, "It's one of the most beautiful things in this life. I am enjoying this new mo...
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New Generation Unlikely To Win So Many Tennis Grand Slams: Rafael Nadal | Tennis News
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New Generation Unlikely To Win So Many Tennis Grand Slams: Rafael Nadal | Tennis News

[ad_1] Rafael Nadal cast doubt Saturday on whether the new generation of players led by fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz could ever match the feats of himself, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. The 'Big Three' have dominated the sport over the past 15 years, compiling an incredible 63 Grand Slams between them so far. With Federer now retired and Nadal and Djokovic aged 36 and 35 respectively, the focus is turning to who can take their place. Alcaraz, 19, is leading the charge after becoming the youngest world number one since the creation of the ATP rankings in 1973 by winning his first Grand Slam tournament at the US Open last September.He then became the youngest player in history to finish the year at the top of the rankings, and the first outside of Djokovic, Nadal, Federer and Andy Mu...
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Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out Of United Cup As Rafael Nadal Tips Him For Grand Slam Breakthrough | Tennis News
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Nick Kyrgios Pulls Out Of United Cup As Rafael Nadal Tips Him For Grand Slam Breakthrough | Tennis News

[ad_1] Nick Kyrgios stunned his teammates by pulling out of the United Cup Wednesday on the eve of the tournament, soon after Rafael Nadal said the Australian had "all the weapons" to win a Grand Slam. The temperamental star withdrew ahead of the new mixed-teams event in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, depriving fans of a scheduled clash between him and the Spanish great. Instead, Alex de Minaur will face Nadal in a round-robin singles match. Australia co-captain Sam Stosur said they only learned about Kyrgios' withdrawal minutes before a scheduled team press conference."We literally just found out," she said. "We move forward now and do our best on the day."The Sydney Morning Herald cited the Kyrgios camp as saying he suffered an ankle injury during an exhibition tournament in Dubai last we...
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“It Was A Magical Evening”: Roger Federer On His Farewell Match | Tennis News
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“It Was A Magical Evening”: Roger Federer On His Farewell Match | Tennis News

[ad_1] Roger Federer bid farewell to professional tennis on Friday with his last appearance on the court being the doubles match for Team Europe in the 2022 Laver Cup. Federer, who partnered with long-time rival Rafael Nadal for the event, lost the match 6-4, 6-7 (2/7), 9-11 against Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. Federer might not have a good outing at the O2 Arena in the match aspect but he still termed the evening in London as "magical" and thanked the players and his fans for their gesture towards him."It was a magical evening yesterday. Thank you again to all the players and fans who were here to share this moment with me. It means the world," wrote the 20-time Grand Slam champion on Twitter on Saturday.It was a magical evening yesterday. Thank you again to all the player...
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Andrey Rublev Downs Cameron Norrie To Reach Third US Open Quarter-final | Tennis News
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Andrey Rublev Downs Cameron Norrie To Reach Third US Open Quarter-final | Tennis News

[ad_1] US Open: Andrey Rublev will be playing in his sixth quarter-final at the majors.© AFPAndrey Rublev shrugged off a rain delay to breeze past Cameron Norrie and reach the US Open quarter-finals for the third time on Monday. The ninth-seeded Russian triumphed 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 and will face either four-time champion Rafael Nadal or Frances Tiafoe of the United States for a place in the semi-finals. Rublev lost to Nadal in the quarter-finals in New York in 2017. "It was two and a half hours, it was tough," said 24-year-old Rublev who had needed four hours and five sets to get past Denis Shapovalov in the third round."Cameron and I, we have known each other for a long time. I knew I had to give my best."I played a good match. I was able to win in three sets so I am super happy,"Rublev, who...
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Serena Williams Readies Farewell As US Open Begins | Tennis News
29Aug By adminNo Comments
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Serena Williams Readies Farewell As US Open Begins | Tennis News

[ad_1] Serena Williams will take centre stage as the US Open gets under way on Monday with the 23-time Grand Slam winner preparing to bid an emotional farewell to tennis. After announcing earlier this month that the countdown to her retirement had begun, Williams will step on court at Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows for what could be her final appearance in a Grand Slam singles event.The 40-year-old sporting and cultural icon won the first of her Grand Slam titles at the same venue in 1999, lifting the trophy as a fresh-faced 17-year-old.In Monday's sold-out night session, which starts at 7:00 pm (2300 GMT), Williams will face Montenegro's Danka Kovinic, the world number 80.Whether Williams is able to extend her US Open campaign beyond that match remains to be seen.In her last ou...
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