Rafa versus the Titan tamed by the yips
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.
Rafael Nadal
’Little bit rusty’: Djoker’s ominous warning
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.
Ask the quokkas: Djokovic king but sentiment with Nadal
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.
Up and coming Aussie Hijikata ready to take it up to Kokkinakis
Rising Aussie tennis star Rinky Hijikata will face popular compatriot Thanasi Kokkinakis in the first round of the Brisbane International.
Veterans attempt to wind back clock ahead of Australian Open
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.
Rafa retirement call, reveals mindset for Aus summer
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.
The painful reality facing Rafael Nadal in tennis comeback
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.
Nadal’s sad admission ahead of Brisbane comeback
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.
Nadal confirms shock tennis return will start in Brisbane
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.
Which four left-armers have taken more than 48 World Cup wickets?
Plus who are the top five pointscorers in the history of the NBA and which two Americans have held the ATP world No. 1 ranking for more weeks than Rafael Nadal?
Siddle backs pace stocks despite ‘skipped generation’
Victorian quick Peter Siddle has revealed his likely next career move as he names two teammates as potential Australian stars.
Big Kyrgios news for Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios is among a host of stars including former champions expected at the Australian Open after missing last year’s event.
Master apprentice, the best in four decades
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.
He’s just so … urgh. But he’s also so … er … brilliant
Novak Djokovic’s 24th major title moved him two clear of yesterday’s hero, Rafael Nadal, atop the all-time men’s list.
The right to bare arms at the US Open
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.
Djokovic retirement bombshell: Dad reveals plan
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.
Kyrgios hit suicide breaking point
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.
Nadal reveals farewell plan after ‘difficult’ decision
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
The Rafa message which left Masters champ teary
Jon Rahm’s inbox was flooded with messages of congratulations after his Masters triumph but one stood out among them all.
Anderson’s fast bowling feats will prevail for all time
No fast bowler will take more wickets than James Anderson in Test cricket again. Ever.
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