[ad_1] The first round of the men’s Rome Masters draw, played over the last two days, was blighted by rain but the delays weren’t enough to overly disrupt the programme though quite a few matches were held over from one day to the next. That was not my best match, I was practising better than…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is currently on the tennis court, but he is not playing with his usual fearless demeanor that we have come to expect from him over the years. The Spaniard, known as ‘The Bull’, used to fear nothing on the tennis court, a mindset that has helped him overcome many challenges in his…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal might not be playing peak tennis, but he’s no less of a highlight reel, proving it with a sensationally won point. The Spaniard faced tough opposition from Ziozu Bergs in his first match at the 2024 Italian Open and it was a really good match to watch. The Belgian was playing a…
[ad_1] Naomi Osaka is playing solid tennis at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, winning two matches so far, and her inspiration to try and do well on clay came from watching Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz. Osaka hadn’t played much clay tennis before this year, but the Japanese player admitted earlier this year that…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday May 9, 2024 Andy Murray is ready to return to the tour after missing time due to a ruptured ankle ligament. The 36-year-old Scot, who turns 37 on May 15, will take his spot in the Geneva draw later this month, in the week before Roland-Garros, as…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal and Hubert Hurkacz will be facing each other for the first time in their careers when they meet in round two of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Saturday. While Hurkacz would typically be favored on faster surfaces like grass or hard courts, the clay court at Rome levels the playing field. Nadal,…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal endured a tough first match at the 2024 Italian Open, noting that his level is more unpredictable than ever. The match was really like that because, at times, the Spaniard looked impossible to counter, while at other times, his opponent, Zizou Bergs seemingly got whatever he wanted. Nadal won the match, even…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal battled to a three-set victory in round one of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday afternoon, beating Zizou Bergs 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. Nadal raised his level following a slow start to advance in two hours and 53 minutes. The 37-year-old Spaniard lost the first set from a break up, but he cleaned…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal wanted to test himself further at the 2024 Italian Open, and he certainly got tested in his first match, but he passed the test. Zizou Bergs is a tricky player who can play some really solid tennis. He’s not a world-class player at the moment, but he was certainly good enough in…
[ad_1] Novak Djokovic knows a proper challenge when confronted with one and opined that facing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is “one of the biggest” challenges in tennis. Djokovic and Nadal have enjoyed a prolific rivalry on the ATP Tour. The pair have played 59 times, with the Serb leading the head-to-head 30-29. However, Nadal…
