Rafael Nadal admitted he was “a little bit more scared than usual,” with a fresh injury headache clouding his build-up to the Australian Open after losing to Jordan Thompson in Brisbane.
Rafael Nadal had looked peerless in his march to the quarter-finals in Brisbane. Then he ran into world No.55 Jordan Thompson.
Australia’s top-ranked female player has missed out on an Australian Open wildcard despite nine locals earning a berth in the main draw at Melbourne Park. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Alex de Minaur rarely loses to the plodders ranked below him. And rarely beats those above him. Is the United Cup a turning point?
The niggle between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, in the red corner, and Djokovic, in the blue, has never been a secret. But now, they’re not shying away from it.
Rafael Nadal has returned from injury in ominous form, but there’s an Aussie standing in his way hoping to end the comeback tour earlier than expected.
In just his second game of tennis after a 12-month injury lay-off, world No.672 Rafael Nadal has stunned hometown hero Jason Kubler in a dominant display at the Brisbane International.
Not even a year out of the game could slow Rafael Nadal down, with the Spanish legend brutally eliminating one of his key rivals in Brisbane.
Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem is normally a match reserved for the second week of a Grand Slam, but instead fans in Brisbane were treated to a high quality first round spectacle.
Alex de Minaur faces world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in the United Cup on Wednesday night. He has a problem. Djokovic can’t cop him.
Rafael Nadal says he doesn’t expect much from his comeback. Don’t believe it. Some people just have to win and the Spaniard is one of them.
There was mixed news for two of the sport’s greatest players, with one finishing 2023 with another win, while the other was just happy to be back on the court.
Djokovic, Nadal Swiatek, Osaka, Wozniacki, Kerber, decent Australians in de Minaur and Tomljanovic – there’s big guns and new mums for the Australian summer of tennis.
Rising Aussie tennis star Rinky Hijikata will face popular compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round of the Brisbane International.
Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal are in the box seat to play an enticing final at the Brisbane International following the tournament’s draw release.
Forced to sit the year out through injury, Rafael Nadal has limited expectations ahead of his return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane international – and that could spell trouble for his rivals.
Rafael Nadal is coming off the strangest year of his career, one without competitive tennis. He is determined to go out swinging before retirement but unusually candid about what may go wrong, writes JOSHUA ROBINSON.
Rafael Nadal will step onto a competitive tennis court for the first time in nearly a year at the Brisbane International. The Spanish great is not setting his sights too high.
After almost a year out of the game due to injuries, former World No.1 Rafael Nadal is finally set to make his tennis return, confirming he is coming to Australia in 2024.
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Victorian quick Peter Siddle has revealed his likely next career move as he names two teammates as potential Australian stars.
Nick Kyrgios is among a host of stars including former champions expected at the Australian Open after missing last year’s event.
Meet the rookie who thought he was the best young rider for the year only to beat a 12-time winning legend to claim the sport’s greatest individual honour.
Novak Djokovic’s 24th major title moved him two clear of yesterday’s hero, Rafael Nadal, atop the all-time men’s list.
A battle of the biceps is brewing among young male tennis stars. As the final slam of the year nears its conclusion, some contenders are being inspired by a young Rafael Nadal.
Novak Djokovic looks set to follow Rafa Nadal out of the sport bringing an end to the era of the Big Three, according to the Serbian’s family.
Nick Kyrgios reveals he was suicidal and in a London psychiatric ward after losing to Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon in 2019, using a white arm sleeve to hide evidence of self-harming.
Rafael Nadal is close to the end of his tether after a series of physical problems, but the tennis legend has plans for a triumphant farwell on the court. Read all the details
Jon Rahm’s inbox was flooded with messages of congratulations after his Masters triumph but one stood out among them all.
No fast bowler will take more wickets than James Anderson in Test cricket again. Ever.
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