Carlos Alcaraz recently shared his experience of facing his childhood idol, Rafael Nadal, for the first time at the 2021 Madrid Open. The match happened during Alcaraz’s 17th birthday and was in the second round of the tournament. The encounter was billed as the match between the master and the apprentice, and the experienced Nadal…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 24, 2024The King of Clay can recapture his Roland Garros crown, if three factors fall in his favor, says Toni Nadal. In a detailed interview with Cadena SER’s El Larguero, Toni Nadal, Rafa Nadal’s uncle and original coach, asserts former world No. 1 Rafa will be a…
Novak Djokovic won’t play at the Madrid Open this year, but he’s still hoping to face Rafael Nadal again before the Spaniard retires. The way Nadal’s story unfolded in recent weeks, it seems like 2024 will surely be his last season. There is obviously a chance for things to change, but as things stand now,…
When Rafael Nadal takes the court for his first-round match at the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, he will be facing a player 21 years younger than him – 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch. Blanch, an IMG client, received a main-draw wild card for this Masters 1000 tournament. This is not the first time he has…
The 2024 Madrid Open is a joint tournament on the ATP and WTA Tours and a crucial stop on the road to Roland Garros. It is the first WTA 1000 clay-court tournament of the season and the second clay-court Masters 1000. This event will run for two weeks and will feature an expanded draw of…
The draw for this year’s Madrid Open was released, and Rafael Nadal was presented with an unusual opening match to kick off his campaign. Main draw action at the tournament begins on April 24th, and five-time champion Nadal is among the 96 men looking to get into rhythm ahead of Roland Garros. Even in the…
Andy Roddick discussed the upcoming Roland Garros and the potential participation of Rafael Nadal at the event, emphasizing Nadal’s physical condition and the draw implications. The anticipation for this year’s Roland Garros is high as Nadal’s presence would add a bittersweet touch for players and fans alike. The tournament promises to be fascinating with various…
Casper Ruud claimed his first ATP 500 trophy at the Barcelona Open, held on the court dedicated to Rafael Nadal. Ruud’s impressive performance throughout the week led him to victory in the final against Stefanos Tsitsipas. After his win, Ruud expressed his admiration for Nadal, whom he idolized while growing up. Ruud’s playing style is…
Rafael Nadal will play at the 2024 Madrid Open, and he got a favourable draw with a young player, Darwin Blanch, as his first-round opponent. Facing the 14-time French Open winner on clay is never easy, but it’s particularly not easy if you’re a 16-year-old player. Blanch is very talented and plays well on clay,…
Rafael Nadal’s quest for the Cup could be the curtain closer to his glorious career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal has committed to playing for Team Europe in Laver Cup competition in Berlin this September. It will be Nadal’s fourth Laver Cup appearance and may well be the 37-year-old Spanish superstar’s farewell to the…
