The Latest Breaking News from Rafa Nadal

Novak Djokovic praises ‘fighting spirit’ of Rafa Nadal after record-breaking Australian Open victory

The Spaniard moved clear of his Serbian rival - and Roger Federer - with the triumph in Melbourne

The Independent UK · Jan 30, 2022

Rafael Nadal claims record 21st grand slam title after stunning comeback Australian Open win

Nadal’s 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 victory moves him clear of his great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the most successful male player in grand slam history

Irish Mirror · Jan 30, 2022

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

Nadal into sixth Australian Open final

Spanish great Rafael Nadal has beaten seventh seed Matteo Berrettini to advance to his sixth Australian Open final, where he'll meet Daniil Medvedev.

AAP · Jan 28, 2022

Australian Open 2022 men’s semi-final: Rafael Nadal beats Matteo Berrettini – as it happened

Game-by-game report: Rafael Nadal’s hopes of winning a record 21st grand slam title are still alive after the sixth seed beat Matteo Berrettini in four sets

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022

Nadal Focused on Enjoying His Tennis, Not Grand Slam Record

Rafa Nadal said there would be no regrets if he failed to claim another Grand Slam title after moving within two wins of a record 21st at the Australian Open. The Spanish great survived a five-set scare against Canada's Denis Shapovalov at Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday to reach his…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 25, 2022

Australian Open quarter-finals: Barty beats Pegula, Berrettini holds off Monfils – as it happened

Matteo Berrettini lost a two-set lead to Gaël Monfils then won a decider, earning a semi-final against Rafael Nadal who beat Denis Shapovalov in five, while in the women’s competition, Ash Barty thumped Jessica Pegula

The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2022

Nadal survives five-setter as Shapovalov claims officials ‘100%’ favour top players

Nadal reached the Australian Open semi-finals after a dramatic final-set recovery as Shapovalov complained about timewasting between points

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Australian Open: Osaka out after thriller, Barty cruises and Nadal wins – as it happened

Defending women’s champion Naomi Osaka was knocked out by Amanda Anisimova while Rafael Nadal and Alexander Zverev cruised through

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2022

Australian Open day three: wins for Osaka, Zverev, Barty and Nadal – as it happened

Naomi Osaka, the defending champion, was in scintillating form in beating Madison Brengle while Sascha Zverev beat Australia’s John Millman in style

The Guardian - AU · Jan 19, 2022