BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal left the door ajar on Sunday, Dec. 31, to continuing after the 2024 season, but conceded there was "a high percentage" that he was on his last trip as a player to Australia. Spain's Rafael Nadal speaks during a press conference at the Brisbane International tennis...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Andy Murray conceded on Saturday, Dec. 30, he longed for the chance to play again on the big stage against superstars Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Britain's Andy Murray attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International tennis tournament in Brisbane on Saturday,...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal avoided meeting a seed first up at his comeback tournament after drawing a qualifier in the Brisbane International, with Russia's Aslan Karatsev a potential second-round opponent. Spain's Rafael Nadal attends a training session ahead of the Brisbane International...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal said on Friday, Dec. 29, he was "feeling good" but played down any chance of winning tournaments in the near future as he returns from a near year-long injury absence. Spain's Rafael Nadal attends a promotional event ahead of the Brisbane International tennis...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- More than two decades after bursting on the scene, the sun is setting on Rafael Nadal's storied career with the Spanish gladiator hoping his creaking body can hold up long enough to see out the season. Spain's Rafael Nadal arrives for a training session ahead of the Brisbane...
RIYADH (AFP) -- Novak Djokovic warned on Wednesday, Dec. 27, he expects great rival Rafael Nadal is returning "to win a Grand Slam, not just to play" as the world number one prepares to defend his Australian Open title next month. Serbia's Novak Djokovic (left) and Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) Nadal,...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal returns from a "winding, tortuous" injury journey in Brisbane this week, while fellow superstar Novak Djokovic kickstarts his bid for an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title at Perth. Spain's Rafael Nadal (top) and Japan's Naomi Osaka (AFP) It appeared last season...
Rafael Nadal will face Carlos Alcaraz in an exhibition match in Las Vegas on March 3, the fixture's broadcaster and organizers Netflix said on Monday, Dec. 11. Spain's tennis superstars Rafael Nadal (left) and Carlos Alcaraz (AFP) Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Nadal will meet Spanish compatriot...
MADRID (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal on Wednesday, Dec. 6, insisted he will be "competitive" when he returns to professional tennis next month after enduring nearly a year out of action due to injury. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) The 22-time Grand Slam champion has undergone surgery twice in 2023 after...
PARIS (AFP) -- Former world number one Rafael Nadal said on Monday, Dec. 4, he expects "nothing" from himself before his return to the courts next month. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) Nadal, 37, has been out with a hip injury since last January but is set to feature at Brisbane in the near year....
PARIS (AFP) -- Almost a year after his last match, former world number one Rafael Nadal will return to the courts in Brisbane next month ahead of the Australian Open for what is likely to be his final season. Spain's Rafael Nadal (AFP) "Hello everyone, after a year away from competition, it's time...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- World number one Novak Djokovic will open his 2024 season at the mixed teams United Cup in Australia, but injury-plagued Rafael Nadal was not on the Spain team announced on Friday, Oct. 20. World tennis number one Novak Djokovic (AFP) Djokovic will spearhead Serbia at the tournament...
