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Djokovic settles ‘greatest’ debate with Aussie Open win

Melbourne—In drawing level with Rafael Nadal’s record 22 Grand Slam titles, Novak Djokovic reignited the debate about who is the greatest men’s tennis player...

Nadal ‘destroyed mentally’ as injury curse strikes again

Melbourne—Rafael Nadal said he was “destroyed mentally” after slumping out of the Australian Open with a second-round defeat Wednesday in which he struggled badly...

Djokovic to Kyrgios: 5 men to watch at Australian Open

MELBOURNE—Nine-time Melbourne champion Novak Djokovic returns after being banned from last year’s Australian Open while Rafael Nadal is defending champion. World number one Carlos Alcaraz...

Nadal facing tough test in Australian Open defence

Rafael Nadal opens his Australian Open title defence Monday feeling vulnerable and against a dangerous young opponent, with women's top seed Iga Swiatek also...

Favored Novak in ‘revenge’ mission at Australian Open

Melbourne—Novak Djokovic has won the Australian Open a record nine times but a 10th title in Melbourne this month will be the most satisfying...

Highly motivated Nadal ready for Djokovic

Sydney—A “highly motivated” Rafael Nadal welcomed rival Novak Djokovic’s much-anticipated return to the Australian Open as “good for tennis” Wednesday, while brushing off suggestions...

Croatia pounce on Nadal, Alcaraz absence as Spain falls in Davis Cup

Malaga—Marin Cilic on Wednesday led Croatia into the Davis Cup semi-finals, knocking out six-time champions Spain who were missing Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal,...

Nadal ready ‘to die’ to return to his tennis peak

Rafael Nadal says he is "going to die" trying to return to the level of tennis that saw him capture a record 22 Grand...

Nadal fails to keep up with Fritz in ATP Finals opener

Rafael Nadal said he was slow and rusty as he suffered a disastrous start to his bid to win the ATP Finals for the...

Nadal stunned by no. 31 Paul in opening tiff at Paris meet

PARIS—Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Paris Masters in the second round on Wednesday after losing in three sets to American and world no....

Nadal 2nd behind Alcaraz in ATP rankings

Paris—Spain reigns at the summit of men’s tennis with Carlos Alcaraz holding world number one spot in the ATP rankings released on Monday with...

Federer relishes ‘different’ future after final bow alongside Nadal

London -- Roger Federer promised his fans they had not seen the last of him after bringing the curtain down on his glittering career,...

Djokovic pays tribute to Federer

GENEVA—Novak Djokovic paid a warm tribute to his rival Roger Federer on Friday, saying they had enjoyed “a decade of incredible moments and battles”...

It was an ‘honour to share all these years’ with Federer, says Nadal

Rafael Nadal said it was "an honour" to share "amazing moments" with Roger Federer after the Swiss great announced his retirement from tennis on...
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