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Rafael Nadal could meet Djokovic in second round
Tennis players from left, Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland, Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, Rafael Nadal of Spain, Angelique Kerber of Germany and Andy Murray of Britain attend the tennis official draw ceremony, at the Paris Olympics 2024, Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Andy Wong) PARIS — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could meet…
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Nadal, Alcaraz cautious on Paris Olympics doubles medal chances
Spain’s Rafael Nadal (L) and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz pose for pictures during a press conference at the Olympic Village, in Paris, on July 24, 2024, prior to take part in the men’s singles tennis competition of the Paris Olympics 2024. (Photo by MARTIN BERNETTI / AFP) Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz know they won’t win…
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Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray could be bidding adieu at Paris Olympics
PARIS — All the way back when he first discussed the likelihood that 2024 would be his final season as a professional tennis player, Rafael Nadal made sure to refer to the Paris Olympics as “one of the important competitions I would like to be at.” If, indeed, this is his last hurrah, and if,…
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Rafael Nadal wins in Swedish Open doubles with Casper Ruud ahead of Cameron Norrie clash | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud won a dramatic doubles match at the Swedish Open to reach the semi-finals in Bastad. Nadal and Ruud beat the French pairing of Theo Arribage and Roman Safiullin 6-4 3-6 12-10, saving a match point in the match tie-break. On Thursday, Nadal will be in second round singles action against…
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Rafael Nadal: Fourteen-time champion suffers first round defeat to Alexander Zverev at French Open | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal lost in the first round of the French Open to Alexander Zverev 6-3 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 in what could be his last match at Roland Garros. It is the first time in his long and illustrious career that Nadal has been beaten in two consecutive matches on clay courts and the first time…
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French Open fans get behind ‘super hero’ Rafael Nadal
Spain’s Rafael Nadal waves hand as he arrives on Court Philippe-Chatrier prior to his men’s singles match against Germany’s Alexander Zverev on day two of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on May 27, 2024. (Photo by EMMANUEL DUNAND / AFP) From Australia, China and the United States, Rafael…
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Rafael Nadal: Spaniard hopes to return to French Open and seek unlikely 15th title | Tennis News
As the sun sets on the glittering career of Rafael Nadal, is there enough left in the tank for one last push for an unlikely record-extending 15th French Open title? Nadal is no stranger to long battles, no more so than against injury throughout his illustrious career. His most recent issues saw him miss a…
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Rafael Nadal: Record 10-time champion beaten in straight sets by Hubert Hurkacz at Italian Open | Tennis News
Record 10-time Italian Open champion Rafael Nadal lost to an inspired Hubert Hurkacz in the second round after which the Spaniard said he will “try” his best to be fit for the French Open. The big-serving Pole sealed a memorable 6-1 6-3 victory in what could signal the end of Nadal’s illustrious career at the…
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Italian Open Tennis: Draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, but where are Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray? | Tennis News
All you need to know ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome including draws, dates, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek, but where are Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray? The third clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event of the season will see the world’s best players compete at the Masters 1000 tennis tournament, held at…
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Mutua Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal suffers emotional straight-sets defeat to Czech Jiri Lehecka | Tennis News
Rafael Nadal’s Madrid Open run ended with an emotional straight-sets defeat to Czech youngster Jiri Lehecka under the roof on Caja Magica. In front of a passionate home crown hoping to see the five-time champion conjure a fairy-tale run deep into the second week in what is expected to be his last appearance at the…
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