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Rafael Nadal's season cut short as surgery rules him out for five months

Rafael Nadal's hopes for the current season have been dashed as he recently underwent surgery on a hip muscle, forcing him to be out of action for an estimated five months, according to his representative on Saturday.

The Times of India

Mirra Andreeva: The next Emma Raducanu proving a breath of fresh air at French Open

Mirra Andreeva might be the best new tennis player you’ve never heard of, and a breath of fresh air to go with it as she takes this year’s French Open by storm.

Evening Standard

Carlos Alcaraz ready to head into grand slam as top seed for the first time

Alcaraz goes into the tournament as the top seed after overtaking Novak Djokovic.

The Independent UK

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Carlos Alcaraz hopeful Rafael Nadal will return fully fit for French Open swansong in 2024

The 14-time winner will be absent at Roland Garros as he continues to battle a hip injury

Evening Standard

Novak Djokovic Isn’t a Shoo-In to Win It All at the French Open. Here’s Why.

The French Open will seem odd without Rafael Nadal or Roger Federer taking its iconic stage, but their absences bring opportunities for a new crop of clay-court specialists.

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal's absence sets stage for uncertain French Open, new generation awaits opportunity

The decision by Rafael Nadal to withdraw from the French Open due to injury has created a sense of unpredictability in the men's tournament, setting up one of the most uncertain editions in nearly two decades. However, a new generation led by world number one Carlos Alcaraz is ready to…

The Times of India

French Open 2023: Rafael Nadal absence could ‘spark’ Novak Djokovic in Grand Slam battle

Roland Garros starts on a subdued note due to so many absent stars - who will step up?

Evening Standard

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Absence of clay king Nadal casts shadow over French Open draw

French Open chiefs on Thursday put on a brave face during a lavish multi-media ceremony for the draw to anoint a successor to the absent king Rafael Nadal.

Radio France Internationale

Rafael Nadal sights set on 2024 farewell tour after pulling out of French Open

The 22-time grand slam champion has been sidelined since January with a hip injury.

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz’s Italian Open Upset Is a Blessing in Disguise

It may be unnerving for the favorite to be upended by a little-known qualifier, but it also helps tailor expectations heading into Roland Garros.

Sports Illustrated

A Place In The Sun's Jonnie Irwin reveals home renovations have hit snag in recent update

The 49-year-old property presenter is currently trying to renovate a new home for his wife Jessica and three sons - Rex, three, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac following his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Daily Record

Man goes bungee jumping to celebrate divorce - ends up plunging 70ft as it snaps

Rafael dos Santos Tosta, 22, is now undergoing intensive recovery after fracturing his neck and lumbar after falling almost 70 feet at the the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) in Campo Magro, Brazil

Daily Mirror

Why a Woman Is Most Likely to Be the Next American Major Champion

The state of U.S. men’s tennis has improved dramatically over the last several years, but women still have a few advantages when it comes to the majors.

Sports Illustrated

Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafael Nadal’s French Open participation

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Leao Outshines ‘Kvara’ in Matchup of Standout Wingers in CL

Rafael Leao isn’t quite ready to relinquish his slalom title to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It was the Portuguese winger — not the Georgian dribbling wonder — who was more successful at weaving his way around defenders in their three-week showdown, as Leao carried AC Milan past Napoli and “Kvara” into the…

The Guardian - UK

Leah Williamson and Rafaelle ready for England and Brazil’s Finalissima clash

Sarina Wiegman said she was “disappointed and surprised” to hear that Brazil does not have under-15, under-16, under-20 and under-23 women’s teams

Chronicle Live

Jonnie Irwin dresses up as superhero with three sons in heart-warming video

The former A Place in the Sun presenter had fun with his three youngsters, as the family paraded around the house dressed up as their favourite superheroes

Daily Mirror

Terminally ill Jonnie Irwin dresses up as superhero in adorable video with three sons

Jonnie Irwin plans to ‘speak to wife and children’ after his death by recording video messages for them and Rex, Rafa and Cormac will have some superhero fun to look back on when they're older

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Daily Mirror

Carlos Alcaraz belies his years as he names Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ambition

Teenage tennis titan Carlos Alcaraz is already well on his way to taking the sport by storm, and the world No. 1 is using the likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael as inspiration

The Times of India

Rafael Nadal out of top 10 for the first time since 2005

Tennis great Rafael Nadal's record stay inside the top 10 of the ATP rankings ended on Monday after he was forced to skip the Indian Wells tournament in California.

Daily Mirror

Jonnie Irwin's wife 'terrified and angry' to be single mum after cancer stole family joy

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin's wife Jess has opened up about what the cancer diagnosis has meant for them as a young family and shared her anger at the disease

Daily Mirror

Jonnie Irwin feeling 'broken' after struggling to play football with son amid cancer

A Place In The Sun host Jonnie Irwin revealed he 'felt like a grandad' while trying to play football with his son Rex – which he said 'broke me a bit' in a heartbreaking update

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal has injury comeback target as season hampered by fitness woes

Tennis legend and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has endured a very frustrating start to the 2023 season but is now nearing a return from a hip injury

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Aiming to Make Comeback from Injury at Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal is aiming to make his comeback from a hip injury at the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters next month, organizers said Wednesday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open, and pulled out of hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells…

Football London

Chelsea suffer Rafael Leao transfer setback as Jorge Mendes makes Real Madrid approach

AC Milan star Rafael Leao continues to shine in Italy after a strong World Cup campaign with Portugal sparking transfer interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid

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