Dominant on the clay, and everywhere else, Nadal’s statistical legacy is the stuff of dreams. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 Long live the king – OF CLAY! Today we celebrate the official news of Rafael Nadal‘s retirement in November, by running down some of his most remarkable statistical achievements. We…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 They were heated rivals. So much so, that they rarely had time for friendship. Such was the sway of the Nadal – Djokovic rivalry, which spanned three decades, and 60 meetings, so many of them truly epic. Today, when Rafael Nadal announced the end of…
Rafael Nadal announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, effective at the end of the season. His planned farewell is the Davis Cup Finals with Spain, set for November 19-24 at home in Malaga. The 38-year-old posted a video on social media. “I’m here to let you know that I am retiring from professional tennis,”…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 10, 2024Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty King of clay Rafael Nadal famously said suffering is a prerequisite for Grand Slam success. Carlos Alcaraz said Nadal’s retirement is a painful prospect for him and the sport More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis After Alcaraz was upset 7-6(5), 7-5 by 23-year-old Tomas Machac…
For the first time, after 147 years, no line judges will be used at the 137th Championships next year, following the AELTC’s announcement that the human element is being replaced by the electronic line calling system now universally known as Hawkeye. For the players, it will offer them the same conditions they have played under…
Rafa, one post is not enough to express the respect I have for you and what you have done for our sport. You have inspired millions of children to start playing tennis and I think that’s probably greatest achievement anyone can wish for. Your tenacity, dedication, fighting spirit… Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) – October 10, 2024…
Taylor Fritz faces David Goffin for a spot in the Rolex Shanghai Masters semifinal on Friday. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Rolex Shanghai Masters Shanghai, ChinaOctober 2-13, 2024 Surface: Hard CourtPrize Money: $8,995,555 No. 1 Jannik Sinner Heads Loaded Shanghai DrawWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is the top seed in Shanghai with Alexander Zverev seeded second….
Leylah Annie Fernandez’s bid for a third WTA 1000 quarter-final of 2024 came up just short on Thursday as the Canadian was eliminated in the third round of the Wuhan Open by home-favourite Qinwen Zheng in three sets. The Canadian had beaten Zheng to reach the last eight at the WTA 1000 event in Doha…
Rafael Nadal’s upcoming retirement from professional tennis means fans worldwide will reminisce about his numerous memorable matches and moments. The 38-year-old had previously committed to playing at the Davis Cup. But Nadal has now confirmed that the team event in November will be his final appearance before he retires from tennis. When Nadal began to…
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, October 10, 2024Photo credit: Lintao Zhang/Getty World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz issued all the right answers amassing a 12-match winning streak. Firing his forehand with menacing intent, Tomas Machac made all-court artist Alcaraz feel clueless at times today. More: Rafael Nadal Announces Retirement from Tennis The 23-year-old Machac…
