[ad_1] The U.S. Open entry list was released earlier this week and Rafael Nadal is on it. At No. 261 in the world, Nadal obviously isn’t ranked high enough to earn direct entry. However, due to his extended injury layoff over the past couple of seasons he was able to use a protected ranking of…
[ad_1] By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Monday, June 3, 2024 Spanish player Pedro Martinez recently took issue with the addition of fellow countryman Rafael Nadal and other compatriots being allowed to compete at the upcoming Summer Games in Paris. Martinez, currently ranked World No. 48, missed out on being granted a place on the…
[ad_1] Nobody is a fan of frequent ball changes, and least of all Nick Kyrgios, who wants to see the young stars like Carlos Alcaraz better protected. Frequent ball changes have become a big topic in tennis circles because many players blame their injuries on them. We’ve seen a sharp increase in wrist problems among…
[ad_1] The Australian Open will not have to use one of its allotted wild cards on Rafael Nadal, as the 37-year-old Spaniard has officially entered the tournament with a protected ranking. Nadal played only two events in 2023, the United Cup and then the Australian Open–where a hip injury plagued him during a second-round loss…
