Rafa’s humility trumps Djoker’s arrogance
There is a cloud over how great Novak Djokovic’s tennis legacy will be without the Australian grand slam he has won nine times given he may not be allowed back for another three years.
Rafael Nadal
Is Fortress Australia a match for Djokovic?
It’s historical stuff. Hysterical stuff. One of the world’s greatest athletes denied entry to Fortress Australia after a battle lasting even longer than the five hours and 53 minutes he needed to sneak past Rafael Nadal in the 2012 Open final.
It’s an odd way of showing he wants to be loved
Novak Djokovic’s vaccine exemption has caused ripples in the locker room and this issue will not be going away any time soon.
Kooky Novak set to slam shut the GOAT debate
Love or hate him, but Novak Djokovic is just a few wins away from eclipsing Roger, Rafa and Rod Laver as the best ever.
Federer dealt devastating injury blow
Roger Federer has revealed he will undergo surgery, casting further doubt on his future in tennis at the age of 40.
Osaka reveals plan for tennis comeback
Naomi Osaka’s future had been uncertain after her French Open media boycott and withdrawal from the tournament.
Unloved Novak set to end GOAT debate
Novak Djokovic, like him or not, is on the verge of burying the credentials of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal for good.
‘Zoolander Zverev’ fails intelligence test
After tennis’ Adria Tour coronavirus debacle, you’d think the importance of isolating oneself while self-isolating might be recognised. Not so.
Thiem knocks out the master blaster
Dominic Thiem overpowered Rafael Nadal at his own game in a quarter-final stunner.
New Nick: swansong for an ugly duckling
Gone was the sulky petulance of the past. Nick Kyrgios stopped the blame and fighting the game. He just fought.
Slams do not buy Nadal happiness, no?
Rafael Nadal happy with what he has achieved after cruising through the opening round at the Australian Open.
Respect the name of the game for Rafa
World No 1 Rafael Nadal is not afraid to roll up his sleeves for a cause.
Rafa in mix to be best of all time
Rafael Nadal’s ability to reinvent himself has led to him becoming the most successful 30-something man tennis has ever seen.
‘A joy to play today’ … and a joy to watch
They’ve not met at Wimbledon for 11 years … but Federer’s epic win over Nadal was worth the wait.
Federer, Nadal to meet again
Two of tennis’ greatest ever will face off in the semi-finals, with Djokovic also in the final four.
Regal trio rip rivals apart
The Big Three of tennis turned Wimbledon’s round of 16 into a mundane Monday.
‘I’m a bit more than Barty’
Asked if Ash Barty’s match deserved Centre Court billing more than his, Nadal was blunt | WATCH
Nadal’s brutal warning for Kyrgios
Rafael Nadal’s honesty was as brutal as his forehand when it came to assessing what the future holds for Nick Kyrgios.
In defeat, it was Kyrgios at his ever-elusive best
If only Nick Kyrgios could harness his talent on a regular basis, we might see more of the quality we saw against Rafael Nadal.
‘Take that Nick Kyrgios’
In a tense clash dripping with vinegar, “super-salty’’ Rafael Nadal vanquished Nick Kyrgios.
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