Rafael Nadal
Djokovic overpowers Nadal in Olympic renewal of old rivalry
The lop-sided nature of the Serbian’s victory all but confirmed that this could be the final time we see these two greats face each other across the net.
- by Fiona Tomas and Alan Tyers
Latest
‘We don’t need a third guy’: When Novak crashed the Roger and Rafa show
As Novak Djokovic’s career winds down, Roger Federer has offered his theory on why the “misunderstood” Serbian became such a polarising figure.
- by Marc McGowan
Opinion
ATP Tour
‘Grit greater than gift’: How Federer made hard work look easy
Roger Federer was always cool on court, but no one saw the hard work he put in to look that way.
- by Peter FitzSimons
De Minaur upsets Medvedev, matches Hewitt feat in making Roland-Garros quarter-finals
The lion-hearted tennis star has enjoyed another seminal moment in Paris as he goes where no male Australian player has in two decades.
- by Marc McGowan
‘I don’t know if it’s the last time,’ says Nadal after losing in first round at Roland-Garros
Rafael Nadal is unsure if he will be back next year at Roland-Garros – the tournament he won 14 times – after bowing out in the first round.
- by Marc McGowan
Updated
French Open
A fairytale ending is unlikely for Rafael Nadal, Australian great predicts
Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge believes retirement-bound legend Rafael Nadal is long odds to achieve a fairytale Roland-Garros farewell in the next fortnight.
- by Marc McGowan
Sunday Age sport quiz: Test your knowledge about the great Windies teams
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
- by Chris Berry
Opinion
Australian Open
Saudi deal has tarnished Rafael Nadal’s halo
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal says he’s linking up with Saudi Arabia to “grow the game”. Yeah, it couldn’t be about the money, oh no.
- by Greg Baum
Swiatek warns of ‘backlash’ after Nadal accepts Saudi role
The Spanish legend is the latest sports star to accept a role in the gulf nation. Meantime, Australian Open favourite Swiatek explained how Ash Barty had played a part in her rise to world No.1.
- by Scott Spits
Massive portions, sneaky doughnuts: What the tennis players eat
Novak Djokovic likes to order gluten-free tuna and avocado tacos, Aryna Sabalenka is an acai bowl fan and Stefanos Tsitsipas has eaten so many souvlakis that Stalactites has named one after him.
- by Cara Waters
Opinion
Australian Open
How I learnt to love Novak Djokovic, the greatest of all time
I never really understood his journey. I was young and immature but over time it has become clear to me that we were more alike than I wanted to admit.
- by Nick Kyrgios
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