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Nadal Says His ‘Old Machine’ Takes Time to Fire Up

Rafa Nadal's return to action after more than a month out due to injury saw him lose to teenager Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid quarter-finals but the 21-times Grand Slam champion always knew it would take some time for his "old machine" to fire up. The Spaniard, sidelined by a…

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It's Officially Carlos Alcaraz Season

In our latest mailbag, we look at the Spaniard's jarring rise and ask why there aren't very many good tennis movies.

Sports Illustrated

Alcaraz graduates from up-and-comer to French Open threat

19-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz thrashed Alex Zverev 6-3 6-1 in the claycourt final, having already toppled ‘Big Three’ titans Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic in a watershed week in Madrid Open

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Carlos Alcaraz rejects Rafael Nadal claim ahead of Madrid Open quarter-final

Rafael Nadal will meet Carlos Alcaraz in a mouthwatering all-Spanish tie in the quarter-final of the Madrid Open, and Nadal has played down his chances of winning.

Daily Mirror

After Great Start, Nadal Returns from Injury at Madrid Open

Back home, Rafael Nadal looks to resume his season where he left off before being sidelined by an injury that halted a great start to his year. Nadal will seek his fourth title of the season this week at the Madrid Open as he returns to action following a rib…

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Is Stefanos Tsitsipas the Favorite In Paris?

In our latest mailbag, we look at Novak Djokovic's recent performances and pick the greatest rivalries in tennis history.

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Pep Guardiola gives Jurgen Klopp rivalry low-down ahead of Man City vs Liverpool

Manchester City manager joked he will only invite his opposite number for a g;ass of wine if the Blues win on Sunday

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West Indies v England: third Test, day two – as it happened

Chris Woakes took three wickets to reduce West Indies to 95-6, but Joshua Da Silva’s unbeaten half-century helped them recover to 232-8 at the close

The Guardian - UK

Injured Fritz Ends Nadal Win Streak to Lift Indian Wells Title

Taylor Fritz battled through excruciating pain to bring Rafa Nadal's 20-match winning run to an end with a 6-3 7-6(5) victory in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, becoming the first American to lift the title since Andre Agassi over two decades ago. Home favorite Fritz gave fans what they…

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Players Need to Build Resilience to Deal with Hecklers, Says Nadal

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he felt sorry for Naomi Osaka after she was rattled by a heckler during her second-round loss on Saturday night at Indian Wells, but added that tennis players needed to be ready to deal with adversities. Osaka, who sparked a conversation about mental health…

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The ATP’s Failure to Discipline Alexander Zverev is a Disgrace

In this week’s mailbag, we also look at the floundering Davis Cup and ask why Nadal hasn’t gotten a solo Sports Illustrated cover.

Sports Illustrated

'I hope I live to reach 100': World's oldest tennis player staying put in Ukraine war zone

Four months after 97-year-old amateur Leonid Stanislavskyi's dreams came true when he played with 21-times Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal, the Ukrainian is enduring his worst nightmare in Kharkiv as Russian forces bomb the city.

Reuters

Rafa Nadal continues resurgent form with Mexican Open final triumph over Cameron Norrie

Rafa Nadal has claimed his second title of the year with a straight-sets victory over Cameron Norrie in Sunday’s Mexican Open final.

Evening Standard

Cameron Norrie to face Rafa Nadal in Mexican Open final after downing Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets

Cameron Norrie will face Rafa Nadal in the final of the Mexican Open after a straight-sets win over Stefanos Tsitsipas.

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Zverev Seals Win Just before 5am in Latest Ever Finish

Alexander Zverev completed victory over American Jenson Brooksby in the Abierto Mexicano tournament at 4.55 am local time on Tuesday, the latest ever finish for a professional tennis match. After battling for three hours and 19 minutes, during which the German world number three twice came within a point of…

Sports Illustrated

Saying Farewell to Juan Martin del Potro

In our latest mailbag, we look at the place of tennis superstars in the larger sporting landscape and get into the rumors about a potential Ash Barty retirement.

AFP

Barca official resigns after calling Nadal an 'enemy of the state'

Madrid (AFP) - A Barcelona official has resigned after calling Rafael Nadal, a known supporter of Real Madrid, an "enemy of the state".

Evening Standard

Spanish airport set ‘to be renamed Rafa Nadal International’

British tourists flying to Mallorca this summer look set to touch down at Rafa Nadal International Airport.

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The Independent UK

Novak Djokovic praises ‘fighting spirit’ of Rafa Nadal after record-breaking Australian Open victory

The Spaniard moved clear of his Serbian rival - and Roger Federer - with the triumph in Melbourne

Irish Mirror

Rafael Nadal claims record 21st grand slam title after stunning comeback Australian Open win

Nadal’s 2-6 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-4 7-5 victory moves him clear of his great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the most successful male player in grand slam history

The Guardian - UK

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

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Nadal Turning the Improbable into Reality

Almost five months after Rafa Nadal posted a photograph of himself on crutches after a medical procedure, the 35-year-old Spanish great is within range of his most improbable triumph. Nadal, who will play Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final on Sunday, will become the first man to win 21…

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal hailed by John McEnroe with Roger Federer's Australian Open feat in sight

Rafael Nadal defeated Matteo Berrettini to advance to the Australian Open final - and he could emulate rival Roger Federer if he beats Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas on Sunday

The Guardian - UK

Rafael Nadal outplays Matteo Berrettini to reach sixth Australian Open final

After a six-month injury layoff Nadal’s efficient attacking tennis has produced one of his most improbable runs to a grand slam final

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Nadal Beats Berrettini to Reach Australian Open Final

Rafa Nadal stood one win away from a men's record 21st Grand Slam title after overpowering Italian seventh seed Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 on Friday to reach the Australian Open final. A win for Nadal in Sunday's final against either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas will break a…

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