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Rafael Nadal could be headed to retirement after losing opening match at the Davis Cup
Read full article: Rafael Nadal could be headed to retirement after losing opening match at the Davis CupRafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup in what may have been the last match of his career.
Rafael Nadal calls it an emotional day as he loses in the Davis Cup before retirement
Read full article: Rafael Nadal calls it an emotional day as he loses in the Davis Cup before retirementRafael Nadal has lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarterfinals in what could be the last match of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career.
Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more
Read full article: Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis moreRoger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 years.
Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup
Read full article: Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis CupNeither Rafael Nadal nor Spanish captain David Ferrer is ready to say whether the 22-time Grand Slam champion will play singles or doubles at the Davis Cup Final 8.
'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis Cup
Read full article: 'Gracias, Rafa': Rafael Nadal will head into retirement after Spain hosts the Davis CupRafael Nadal's impending retirement will loom over the Davis Cup Final 8 when play begins Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.
Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery efforts
Read full article: Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup encourage donations for Spanish flood recovery effortsWith the finals of the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup set to be played in Malaga, Spain, this month, the International Tennis Federation is making a donation to the Spanish Red Cross to support relief and recovery efforts for the recent catastrophic flooding in the country.
Djokovic tops Nadal before Sinner beats Alcaraz for the title at the Six Kings Slam exhibition
Read full article: Djokovic tops Nadal before Sinner beats Alcaraz for the title at the Six Kings Slam exhibitionJannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz for the championship in the Six Kings Slam exhibition event after Novak Djokovic topped Rafael Nadal for third place in what might have been the final match in one of tennis' great rivalries.
Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: Analysis
Read full article: Rafael Nadal gave his all until he simply couldn’t anymore and had to retire: AnalysisRafael Nadal’s tennis career will be remembered because of the numbers, yes — the 14 French Open trophies, the 22 Grand Slam titles overall, the nearly two decades in the top 10, and so on — and, without a doubt, because of his riveting rivalries with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finals
Read full article: 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will retire from tennis after next month's Davis Cup finalsRafael Nadal is retiring from professional tennis at age 38 after winning 22 Grand Slam titles — 14 at the French Open — during an unprecedented era he shared with rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal tells a Spanish TV show he doesn't think Jannik Sinner intended to dope
Read full article: Rafael Nadal tells a Spanish TV show he doesn't think Jannik Sinner intended to dopeRafael Nadal has told a Spanish television show that he doesn’t think Jannik Sinner intended to use a banned substance and that the current No. 1-ranked man didn’t receive preferential treatment when he was cleared of doping after testing positive twice in March for trace amounts of an anabolic steroid.
Djokovic's US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big Three
Read full article: Djokovic's US Open loss makes 2024 the first year since 2002 without a Slam title for the Big ThreeNovak Djokovic wrapped up his first Grand Slam season since 2017 without at least one major championship.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open one night after Carlos Alcaraz's loss
Read full article: Defending champion Novak Djokovic is shocked at the US Open one night after Carlos Alcaraz's lossDefending champion Novak Djokovic has lost at the U.S. Open one night after Carlos Alcaraz did.
Frances Tiafoe tops Ben Shelton in an all-American US Open rematch and now will face Popyrin
Read full article: Frances Tiafoe tops Ben Shelton in an all-American US Open rematch and now will face PopyrinFrances Tiafoe has solved Ben Shelton’s big serve and played brilliantly at the net to win their all-American rematch at the U.S. Open 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-3.
Carlos Alcaraz's surprising US Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp raises questions
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz's surprising US Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp raises questionsCarlos Alcaraz's surprising U.S. Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp in the second round is raising questions for the 21-year-old from Spain who was the pre-tournament favorite and already owns four Grand Slam titles.
US Open: Iga Swiatek and other tennis players say their mental and physical health are ignored
Read full article: US Open: Iga Swiatek and other tennis players say their mental and physical health are ignoredIt’s nothing new for tennis players to worry aloud about their sport’s overcrowded calendar, too-tough season and too-short offseason.
Novak Djokovic finally adds an Olympic gold to his resume by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a taut final
Read full article: Novak Djokovic finally adds an Olympic gold to his resume by beating Carlos Alcaraz in a taut finalNovak Djokovic has won his first Olympic gold medal by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) in the 2024 Games men's tennis singles final.
Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and possibly last head-to-head match
Read full article: Djokovic beats rival Nadal at the Paris Olympics in their 60th and possibly last head-to-head matchNovak Djokovic dominated rival Rafael Nadal at the start, and then held off a comeback attempt to win 6-1, 6-4 at the Paris Olympics in the second round.
What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29
Read full article: What to watch for the Paris Olympics: Monday, July 29Monday’s slate for the Paris Olympics includes a blockbuster tennis match, a handful of the world’s biggest basketball stars, a couple of compelling swimming finals and a gymnastics showdown.
Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on Monday
Read full article: Rafael Nadal wins in Olympic singles and will play rival Novak Djokovic on MondayRafael Nadal made a last-minute decision to play singles at the Paris Olympics and won his first-round match against Marton Fucsovics 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
Carlos Alcaraz wants a seat at the adult table after his second Wimbledon and fourth Slam trophy
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz wants a seat at the adult table after his second Wimbledon and fourth Slam trophyCarlos Alcaraz is achieving all sorts of things Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic didn't by his age.
Andy Murray's Wimbledon career ends when Emma Raducanu pulls out of their match in mixed doubles
Read full article: Andy Murray's Wimbledon career ends when Emma Raducanu pulls out of their match in mixed doublesAndy Murray’s Wimbledon career has come to an anticlimactic end because Emma Raducanu pulled out of their mixed doubles first-round match.
Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennis
Read full article: Wimbledon 2024: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff are taking over tennisThere is a real shift happening at the top of tennis, a youth movement that long seemed inevitable but never actually arrived until now.
Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn't have to switch from grass to clay for the Olympics
Read full article: Rafael Nadal will skip Wimbledon so he doesn't have to switch from grass to clay for the OlympicsRafael Nadal is going to skip Wimbledon, as expected, and instead prepare for the Paris Olympics by entering a clay-court tournament in Bastad, Sweden.
Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander Zverev
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz wins the French Open for a third Grand Slam title at 21 by beating Alexander ZverevCarlos Alcaraz has come back to defeat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to win the French Open for his third Grand Slam title.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinals
Read full article: Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will renew their rivalry in the French Open semifinalsJannik Sinner is just 22, and Carlos Alcaraz just 21, yet they’ve already built quite a rivalry heading into their French Open semifinal on Friday.
Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title with a first-round French Open win
Read full article: Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title with a first-round French Open winDefending champion Novak Djokovic has won his first-round match at the French Open by beating Pierre-Hugues Herbert 6-4, 7-6 (3), 6-4.
14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round to Alexander Zverev
Read full article: 14-time champion Rafael Nadal loses in the French Open's first round to Alexander ZverevRafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in what might turn out to be the 14-time Roland Garros champion's last match at his favorite tournament.
Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the world
Read full article: Rafael Nadal's possible French Open farewell draws fans from all over the worldRafael Nadal's fans have traveled from all over to be at Roland Garros for what might be his last French Open match this year.
Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?
Read full article: Why did the French Open cancel a farewell ceremony for Rafael Nadal? And why is he unseeded?The French tennis federation has decided to put off holding a ceremony to celebrate Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros this year.
Carlos Alcaraz is 'scared' to hit his forehand with full force as the French Open approaches
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz is 'scared' to hit his forehand with full force as the French Open approachesEven Carlos Alcaraz couldn’t tell you exactly what’s been wrong with his right forearm, the part of his body that is responsible for his thunderous forehands.
French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?
Read full article: French Open 2024: Alcaraz and Swiatek won the singles titles. What are the early Wimbledon odds?Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 to win the French Open for the first time and collect his third Grand Slam title.
Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first round
Read full article: Rafael Nadal is in the French Open field and will face Alexander Zverev in the first roundRafael Nadal will begin what is expected to be his last French Open appearance against No. 4-seeded Alexander Zverev.
The Italian Open was where Zverev's career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revival
Read full article: The Italian Open was where Zverev's career took off. Another title in Rome signals a career revivalAlexander Zverev put on a serving clinic in a 6-4, 7-5 win over 24th-ranked Nicolas Jarry to claim his second Italian Open title and earn his biggest trophy since tearing his ankle apart two years ago.
Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in Rome
Read full article: Rafael Nadal reconsidering his status for the French Open after a lopsided loss in RomeFifteen days before he is scheduled to play in what will likely be his final French Open, Rafael Nadal is so unsatisfied with his level of tennis that he’s still debating whether or not to go to Roland Garros.
Rafael Nadal shows he's not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian Open
Read full article: Rafael Nadal shows he's not quite ready for retirement in a comeback win at the Italian OpenRafael Nadal rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Belgian qualifier Zizou Bergs in the first round of the Italian Open.
Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid Open
Read full article: Nadal cruises to straight-set win over American teenager in first round of Madrid OpenRafael Nadal didn’t need much effort as he cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory against American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid open.
French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of Olympics
Read full article: French Open to reveal second retractable roof court at Roland Garros ahead of OlympicsOrganizers of the tennis French Open say the second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of main draw play next month.
The Paris Games' grandiose opening ceremony is being squeezed by security and transport issues
Read full article: The Paris Games' grandiose opening ceremony is being squeezed by security and transport issuesThe talk before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games ideally should be about its grandiose backdrop: a summer sun setting on the Seine River as athletes drift by in boats and wave to cheering crowds.
Djokovic wins in return to Indian Wells after 5-year absence; Coco Gauff rallies to avoid early exit
Read full article: Djokovic wins in return to Indian Wells after 5-year absence; Coco Gauff rallies to avoid early exitNovak Djokovic made a winning return to the desert, beating Aleksandar Vukic 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 on Saturday in his first match at the BNP Paribas Open in five years.
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells. It would have been his first tournament since January
Read full article: Rafael Nadal withdraws from Indian Wells. It would have been his first tournament since JanuaryRafael Nadal has pulled out of the BNP Paribas Open a day before he was supposed to play his first official match in two months.
Rafael Nadal shows no sign of problems with injured hip in exhibition loss to Carlos Alcaraz
Read full article: Rafael Nadal shows no sign of problems with injured hip in exhibition loss to Carlos AlcarazThere has been plenty of mystery around Rafael Nadal and his health because he has played just 12 official matches since the 2022 U.S. Open.
Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankings
Read full article: Saudi Arabia's PIF and the ATP tennis tour have a 5-year sponsorship deal that includes the rankingsSaudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and the men’s professional tennis tour have agreed to a five-year partnership that includes naming rights for the ATP rankings.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibition
Read full article: Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and others set for Saudi Arabia exhibitionRafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and new Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner are slated to participate in an exhibition event in Saudi Arabia in October.
Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova urge women's tennis to stay out of Saudi Arabia
Read full article: Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova urge women's tennis to stay out of Saudi ArabiaHall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova are calling on the women’s tennis tour to stay out of Saudi Arabia.
Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on hold
Read full article: Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Australian Open with a hip muscle injury. His comeback is on holdRafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open with a hip injury after playing just one tournament in his comeback from 12 months on the sidelines.
Injury concerns for Nadal after losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback at Brisbane
Read full article: Injury concerns for Nadal after losing in the quarterfinals of his tour comeback at BrisbaneRafael Nadal has concerns over his surgically repaired left hip just two wins and a loss into his comeback from a year-long injury layoff and just over a week before the Australian Open.
Naomi Osaka hits practice court to prepare for her tennis return at the Brisbane International
Read full article: Naomi Osaka hits practice court to prepare for her tennis return at the Brisbane InternationalFormer No. 1 and new mom Naomi Osaka has hit the practice court ahead of the Brisbane International as she prepares for her much anticipated return to tennis.
Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a year
Read full article: Rafael Nadal to return to playing at Brisbane International in January after being out for a yearRafael Nadal says he will return to playing at the Brisbane International in Australia in January.
Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023
Read full article: Rafael Nadal will reveal his comeback plans soon after missing nearly all of 2023Rafael Nadal says he is sure he’ll be returning to competition after missing nearly all of 2023 with a hip injury that required surgery.
Carlos Alcaraz loses to Alexander Zverev 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 in his debut at the ATP Finals
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz loses to Alexander Zverev 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4 in his debut at the ATP FinalsCarlos Alcaraz was beaten in his debut at the ATP Finals by two-time champion Alexander Zverev 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4.
US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe and other US men know it’s been 20 years since Andy Roddick’s title
Read full article: US Open 2023: Frances Tiafoe and other US men know it’s been 20 years since Andy Roddick’s titleFrances Tiafoe and the other American men getting set to play at the U.S. Open are well aware of the facts.
Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 46 Slam semifinals and meets Jannik Sinner next at Wimbledon
Read full article: Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer with 46 Slam semifinals and meets Jannik Sinner next at WimbledonNovak Djokovic has tied Roger Federer’s record of 46 men’s Grand Slam semifinals by getting to that round at Wimbledon with a 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 victory over Andrey Rublev.
Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina Svitolina
Read full article: Venus Williams falls early in her first match at her 24th Wimbledon and loses to Elina SvitolinaFive-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams has lost in the first round of her 24th appearance at the All England Club.
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins the title at the All England Club by beating Novak Djokovic
Read full article: Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz wins the title at the All England Club by beating Novak DjokovicCarlos Alcaraz has stopped Novak Djokovic's winning streak at Wimbledon and won his first trophy there.
American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopes
Read full article: American Frances Tiafoe heads to Wimbledon with a career-high ranking and high hopesFrances Tiafoe heads into Wimbledon on the heels of his first title at a grass-court tournament and his first appearance in the Top 10 of the ATP rankings.
Novak Djokovic’s bid for Wimbledon title No. 8 and Grand Slam trophy No. 24 starts on Monday
Read full article: Novak Djokovic’s bid for Wimbledon title No. 8 and Grand Slam trophy No. 24 starts on MondayNovak Djokovic will begin his pursuit of a fifth consecutive Wimbledon championship and eighth overall on Monday.
Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019
Read full article: Nick Kyrgios reveals he ended up in psychiatric ward during Wimbledon in 2019Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios has revealed he spent time in a psychiatric ward following a loss at Wimbledon in 2019 because of suicidal thoughts.
Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open final
Read full article: Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud in the French Open finalNovak Djokovic has won his men’s-record 23rd Grand Slam title with a 7-6 (1), 6-3, 7-5 victory over Casper Ruud in the French Open final.
Where, when and how Novak Djokovic won each of his 22 Grand Slam titles
Read full article: Where, when and how Novak Djokovic won each of his 22 Grand Slam titlesNovak Djokovic will be trying to set the record for the most Grand Slam singles trophies won by a man when he goes for what would be No. 23 against Casper Ruud in the French Open final on Sunday.
Novak Djokovic nears his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz cramps up
Read full article: Novak Djokovic nears his 23rd Grand Slam title at the French Open after Carlos Alcaraz cramps upNovak Djokovic has defeated a cramping Carlos Alcaraz 6-3, 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 in the French Open semifinals to move one win away from a record 23rd Grand Slam title.
Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French Open
Read full article: Carlos Alcaraz likes to watch replays of his best shots, faces Stefanos Tsitsipas at French OpenNovak Djokovic has broken a tie with rival Rafael Nadal by reaching the French Open quarterfinals for the record 17th time.
Rafael Nadal is expected to miss 5 more months after having hip surgery
Read full article: Rafael Nadal is expected to miss 5 more months after having hip surgeryRafael Nadal is expected to need about five months to recover from arthroscopic surgery on his left hip, a timeline that likely would keep him out for the rest of this season.
French Open's No. 2 seed, Daniil Medvedev, loses to 172nd-ranked qualifier, Thiago Seyboth Wild
Read full article: French Open's No. 2 seed, Daniil Medvedev, loses to 172nd-ranked qualifier, Thiago Seyboth WildSecond-seeded Daniil Medvedev has lost in the first round of the French Open in five sets to an opponent who is ranked just 172nd and was playing only his second match in the main draw of any Grand Slam tournament.
Post-Serena, women's tennis heads to French Open led by Big 3 of Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina
Read full article: Post-Serena, women's tennis heads to French Open led by Big 3 of Swiatek, Sabalenka, RybakinaAll of those questions about who would step to the fore once Serena Williams walked away from the tennis tour seem to be getting answered with three names: Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina.
FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half of draw; Swiatek-Gauff could be in quarterfinals
Read full article: FRENCH OPEN 2023: Alcaraz, Djokovic on same half of draw; Swiatek-Gauff could be in quarterfinalsCarlos Alcaraz and 22-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic have been placed in the same half of the French Open field in the draw and could face each other in the semifinals.
Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last season
Read full article: Rafael Nadal to miss French Open with hip injury, expects 2024 to be last seasonRafael Nadal has pulled out of the French Open because of a lingering hip injury that has sidelined him since January and says that he expects 2024 to be his last year on the tennis tour.
US Open 'very hopeful' unvaccinated Novak Djokovic can play
Read full article: US Open 'very hopeful' unvaccinated Novak Djokovic can playThe U.S. Tennis Association says it hopes that Novak Djokovic will be able to enter this year's U.S. Open after missing it last year because he couldn't travel to the United States.
Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinated
Read full article: Djokovic hopes to play in US despite being unvaccinatedNovak Djokovic says he has asked American authorities for special permission to enter the United States to play tennis tournaments in California and Florida despite being unvaccinated against the coronavirus.
Australian Open director: Djokovic's hamstring had 3-cm tear
Read full article: Australian Open director: Djokovic's hamstring had 3-cm tearThe Australian Open tournament director says Novak Djokovic played with a tear in his left hamstring that was more than an inch long along the way to winning the championship.