Rafael Nadal will make a return to the Laver Cup this year after last playing in 2022 alongside Roger Federer in his retirement match. While many assume that this may be Nadal’s final year on the ATP Tour, he is not only focusing on clay-court tournaments or those offering ranking points. He will also compete…
The 2024 Madrid Open is the second ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season, and the draw was released for the event. Taking place from April 24th to May 5th, the excitement for the second Grand Slam of the season build with the Madrid Open, as the best of the usually come to the Spanish…
Rafael Nadal did not properly answer questions related to some of his strangest on-court rituals until recently during the Barcelona Open. It’s not uncommon for tennis players to obsess and adhere to their routines while on a match court. Tennis fans always scrutinize their behavior and body language. For many tennis players, these routines occur…
Rafael Nadal will move up over 100 spots on Monday when the ATP publishes new rankings, but he’s still far from the Top 100. The Spaniard returned to tennis this week at the Barcelona Open, playing two matches in total. His first one was a comfortable win over Flavio Cobolli, but he was beaten in…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, April 20, 2024 Madrid boasts its own royal box this week. The King of Clay has been a daily practice presence in Madrid’s Magic Box. Rafael Nadal has been amping up his training sessions in preparation for his return to next week’s Mutua Madrid Open. The 37-year-old Spanish superstar practice…
Rafael Nadal was unsure whether he would play at the 2024 Barcelona Open, but he was glad he had the chance to do so. The Spaniard finally returned to the tennis courts earlier this week at the ATP 500 tournament in Barcelona. Many people, including Nadal himself, seriously doubted the possibility of his participation at…
Rafael Nadal finally returned to the tennis courts at the 2024 Barcelona Open, and he will continue his comeback in Madrid. The Spaniard’s comeback was highly anticipated, and when he skipped the initial part of the hard-court season, many fans got worried, but a few weeks later, it turns out that we may get to…
Following his early exit from the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Rafael Nadal is already practicing in Madrid for the upcoming Mutua Madrid Open. The second of three clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments begins next Wednesday. Nadal’s appearance in Barcelona marked his first official ATP tournament since Brisbane in January. The 37-year-old Spaniard defeated Flavio Cobolli in…
For Rafael Nadal, this year’s Roland Garros will be unlike any other he has participated in because he will be unseeded. The legendary Spaniard is the most successful player at the clay Slam. He has won 14 titles, which is the single-most in a Grand Slam tournament. His 112-3 record in Paris is also unmatched….
Casper Ruud grew up watching legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, so it’s sad for him to see them nearing retirement. A good part of Ruud’s teenage years was spent watching the Big Three compete, and they’re always going to be the pinnacle of the sport for him. He’s already seen Roger Federer retire…
