[ad_1] Everything flowed smoothly during Rafael Nadal‘s winning start to his 2024 Barcelona Open campaign except for one moment when a fan made fun of his opponent. Nadal, who had been out of action since January, was playing his first match in over two and a half months. But he didn’t lack any match sharpness…
[ad_1] The cry of ‘Rafa is Back’ could virtually be heard resounding around the Centre Court of the Real Club de Tenis which is named after him (Pista Rafa Nadal) in honour of the Spaniard, a 12-time champion of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell. I enjoyed an unforgettable moment. I’m just having fun and I’m…
[ad_1] Andy Murray recently hurt his ankle ligaments, and now a fresh update regarding his injury has come to light from the Scotsman’s spokesperson. Murray aggravated serious damage to his ankle while competing at the Miami Masters in a losing effort against Czech rising star Tomas Machac. He ruptured his anterior talofibular and his calcaneofibular…
[ad_1] Roland Garros is the scene of the second Grand Slam of 2024, and the entry list for the men’s singles tournament has been released. With Jannik Sinner becoming a first-time major champion at this year’s Australian Open, it remains to be seen if he has set a precedent, and we could see a new…
[ad_1] Iga Swiatek grew up in an age when people could express their opinions on the internet, but she’s staying off it lately because there is too much negativity out there. The Polish player is a public figure, and as such, many people think they can contribute with their opinions about her life, whether it’s…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal is back. And back in the winner’s circle. Playing an official ATP event for the first time since the Brisbane International in January, Nadal defeated Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3 in round one of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Tuesday evening. The 37-year-old Spaniard lost serve only once and broke Cobolli four…
[ad_1] The Demon, Alex de Minaur, takes on King of Clay Rafa Nadal in a Barcelona showdown on Wednesday. Photo credit: 2023 National Bank Open presented by Rogers Facebook Barcelona Open Barcelona, SpainApril 15-21, 2024Prize Money: €2,782,960 Nadal Returns, Alcaraz Out of Barcelona Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from Barcelona with a right arm…
[ad_1] Andrey Rublev doesn’t like to lose, so his racquet paid the price when he lost his first match at the 2024 Barcelona Open. The Russian player is no stranger to outbursts. He has a well-documented past of multiple incidents where he let emotion get the better of him. Whether it’s smashing a racquet or…
[ad_1] By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Tuesday April 16, 2024 After missing back-to-back events in Monte-Carlo and Barcelona due to a lingering right forearm issue, Carlos Alcaraz is hoping to return to play in Madrid in a week. But the Spaniard says he is prepared to sit out the second clay-court Masters of 2024…
[ad_1] Rafael Nadal was not seriously tested in his comeback match at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, but that figures to change in the second round. After cruising past Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3 on Tuesday afternoon, Nadal will face fourth-seeded Alex de Minaur on Wednesday. The 37-year-old Spaniard leads the head-to-head series 3-1, but they…
