Tag: Nadal
Pep Guardiola admires consistency of tennis ‘geniuses’ Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic | Tennis News
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he is full of admiration for Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, calling them the “three geniuses” of tennis. Nadal, 38, is retiring after next month’s Davis Cup finals in Malaga, bringing the curtain down on an incredible career in which he has won 22 Grand Slam titles –…
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Six Kings Slam: Rafael Nadal beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in first match after retirement announcement | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal was beaten in straight sets by compatriot Carlos Alcaraz at the Six Kings Slam in his first match after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of this season. Nadal, who will retire after the Davis Cup in Malaga next month, lost 6-3 6-3 to Alcaraz in the exhibition tournament in…
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Six Kings Slam: Carlos Alcaraz says he will try to enjoy facing Rafael Nadal for one last time | Tennis News
Carlos Alcaraz will try to enjoy facing “idol” and compatriot Rafael Nadal for one last time at the Six Kings Slam exhibition tennis tournament in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Alcaraz is in Riyadh for the lucrative event, which is not an ATP-sanctioned tournament but has Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner involved. Nadal and Djokovic…
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Six Kings Slam: What is it? Are Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic playing? Time, date and how to watch | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal will make one of his last appearances before retiring from competitive action at the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh along with Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune – live on Sky Sports from 16-19 October. The 22-time Grand Slam champion confirmed last week that he would call time…
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Nadal retirement ‘tough news’ for tennis, says Jannick Sinner
FILE– Rafael Nadal greets Italy’s Jannik Sinner after their men’s singles fourth round tennis match at French Open on June 7, 2021. (Photo by Christophe ARCHAMBAULT / AFP) Rafael Nadal’s announcement of a retirement date was “tough news for the tennis world”, world number one Jannik Sinner said Thursday. Nadal announced earlier that he will…
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Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from professional tennis | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis. His last event will be the Davis Cup next month in Malaga, wearing Spanish colours. The 38-year-old Spaniard, who won 22 Grand Slam titles including 14 at the French Open, announced the news in a video message posted on X. He said: “Hello everyone. I’m here…
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Rafael Nadal: Naomi Broady believes Spaniard ‘keeping his cards close to his chest’ regarding retirement | Tennis News
When is Rafael Nadal likely to call time on his career? The Spaniard confirmed he will miss this month’s US Open and play next at the Laver Cup in September. His commitment to playing at the Laver Cup next month could raise the prospect of the Spaniard following in the footsteps of great rival and…
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Rafael Nadal says he will not compete at US Open
Spain’s Rafael Nadal replaces his sweatband while playing against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics during their men’s singles first round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium at the Paris Olympics 2024, in Paris on July 28, 2024. (Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP) Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion, will not compete in…
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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of US Open after quarter-final run at Olympics with Carlos Alcaraz | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the US Open, a week after reaching the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the Olympics with Carlos Alcaraz. Nadal, who has not announced his retirement, will play at the Laver Cup in September but not the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open – live on Sky…
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Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Nadal exits
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic returns to Germany’s Dominik Koepfer during their men’s singles third round tennis match on Court Philippe-Chatrier at the Roland-Garros Stadium during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, in Paris on July 31, 2024. (AFP) PARIS – Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz overcame crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for…
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