Rafael Nadal has battled injury for over a year, but his uncle, Toni Nadal, is adamant he will be fit to compete at Roland Garros and win the tournament. Nadal has been the ultimate challenger at the clay Slam. His mind-boggling dominance is the reason why he has always been labeled the favorite in every…
Rafael Nadal was recently asked whether he had ever fallen out of love with the sport of tennis in a manner akin to former World No. 1 Andre Agassi. Successful tennis players are known to be the hardest workers on tour as they tend to compete for the biggest matches and would last more rounds…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, February 15, 2024 Rafael Nadal’s comeback won’t happen in Doha. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has officially withdrawn from next week’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open. More: Richard Evans Q&A Former world No. 1 Nadal, who is continuing his recovery from a micro tear in his hip muscle, said he’s not ready…
Patrick Mouratoglou recently shared his opinion on the impact that top players like retired legend Serena Williams and current ATP No. 1 Novak Djokovic have had on the sport. It’s no secret that tennis, like any other sport, relies on the presence of iconic names that transcend it, as these players are always considered superstars…
The BNP Paribas Open entry list was revealed earlier this week and–as expected–it includes both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic confirmed on his website that he will play the Indian Wells Masters for the first time since 2019. It is the next tournament on the top-ranked Serb’s schedule, which means he is skipping the…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Grand Slam kings will collide in the Kingdom this fall. Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner has signed on to join Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic, two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz and king of clay Rafael Nadal in the Six Kings Slam, a new exhibition event that…
Rafael Nadal‘s comeback in Australia was a pretty decent one, but even so, retirement is still closer than it ever was. With each passing day, Nadal gets older, and with that, he comes closer to retirement. It’s the same for any tennis player, whether they are 18 or 36, but in the case of Nadal,…
The joy was clearly visible on Rafael Nadal’s face as he returned to the court after almost a year off due to a thigh injury. The Spaniard, along with Mark Lopez, entered the doubles match in Brisbane, and despite the fact that they lost, Nadal’s very presence on the court was considered a victory. Nadal…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Devotion to details distinguishes Grand Slam champions from contenders. A passion for practice is the key quality that connects Coco Gauff and Rafael Nadal, says coach Brad Gilbert. More: Alcaraz Grounds Gasquet in AO Opener The constant quest for game improvement and Gauff’s practice intensity is…
Rafael Nadal may be absent from the 2024 Australian Open, but the Spanish legend is still being honored for his phenomenal achievements. Nadal made his return from nearly a year out with a hip injury at the Brisbane International. He progressed to the quarterfinal but then lost a very tight contest with Jordan Thompson in…
