The Latest Breaking News from Rafa Nadal

Alcaraz Follows Nadal as Repeat Barcelona Open Champion

In control and looking as dominant as ever, Carlos Alcaraz nodded his head from side to side to the tune of the music being played on the Rafa Nadal center court. The 19-year-old Spaniard couldn't be more relaxed while sitting on the bench during a late changeover, watching the home…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 23, 2023

Nadal to Also Miss Barcelona Open with Nagging Hip Injury

Rafael Nadal will miss the Barcelona Open, leaving him without another clay-court tournament to prepare for the French Open. The 22-time Grand Slam champion said Friday he had not fully recovered from a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open in January. That knocked him out…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 14, 2023

Don't lament poor pathways for sporting success, look to Norway

If anyone could come up with a definitive formula for producing elite athletes, they could sell it for millions of pounds a time.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023

Isner Becomes First Man to Win 500 Tour-Level Tie-Breaks

American John Isner entered the ATP Tour record books on Friday by becoming the first man to win 500 tour-level tie-breaks in his 7-6(8) 7-5 victory over Emilio Gomez in the Dallas Open quarter-finals. Isner's 500 career tie-break victories put him 34 ahead of Swiss great Roger Federer on the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2023

ESPN's Shabby Australian Open Coverage Did the Tournament No Favors

Also in this week's mailbag: Looking at the ways the partner abuse allegations against Nick Kyrgios and Alexander Zverev have been handled.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 8, 2023

Rafael Nadal’s uncle gives retirement update and makes Novak Djokovic prediction

Rafael Nadal is one of the greatest players of all time but fears are growing he may soon call time on his career amid mounting injury concerns

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2023

Key questions answered about Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal’s grand slam battle

Djokovic and Nadal both have 22 grand slam singles titles at the top of the men’s all-time standings.

The National (Scotland) · Jan 30, 2023

Novak Djokovic Is Going to Break Every Record

The Serbian won his 10th Australian Open and 22nd major title with little trouble. Can anybody stop him from winning 30 majors?

Sports Illustrated · Jan 29, 2023

Sports quiz of the week: surfing, Six Nations, snooker, Southgate and a storm

Who went far? Who hid away? Who stayed at home?

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2023

Australian Open Midterm Grades: Favorites Still Alive in the Tournament

Both of the 2022 Australian Open champs were out by round two, but favorites Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek are still alive.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2023