The science of tennis balls has again entered the mainstream after Thanasi Kokkinakis said the balls at the Adelaide International were “lemons”.
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley was to meet Rafael Nadal on Monday night and start his pitch to bring the 22-time grand slam champion to Melbourne next year after his withdrawal from the 2024 event.
Spanish icon Rafael Nadal may never play in Australia again after withdrawing from this year’s Australian Open with a new injury.
Rafael Nadal can’t guarantee he will take his place in the Australian Open next Sunday after a hip problem emerged during his loss to Jordan Thompson at the Brisbane International.
Rafael Nadal issued his most ominous statement yet in his comeback in Brisbane,as he prepares to face another Australian. But the champion believes the nation’s prospects are changing.
It’s easy to be confused about the huge changes to our summer. Then there’s the speculation of further upheaval caused by the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund which has turned golf on its head,and which will undoubtedly affect tennis.
Rafael Nadal made a palpable statement in his return from a 12-month injury lay-off. But with Brisbane local Jason Kubler next in line,is this just the beginning?
Rafael Nadal has hailed Andy Murray’s drive to keep competing,and the Scottish veteran showed there’s still plenty of fight left in him despite a loss to Grigor Dimitrov in Brisbane.
Spanish legend Rafael Nadal says in his “memory of tennis”,Roger Federer,not Novak Djokovic,is the player who has impressed him and entertained him the most.
Dominic Thiem has been forced to earn his place in the Brisbane International and his tantalising battle with the returning Rafael Nadal on Tuesday.
Rafael Nadal has delivered a raw admission on his future as he gets set to make his comeback against another injury-plagued grand slam champion in Brisbane.