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Helene Elliott: Rafael Nadal’s experience and ageless tenacity lift him into Indian Wells final

INDIAN WELLS — The swirling winds were blowing itchy grains of sand into Rafael Nadal’s eyes. The kid across the net was half his age and was returning everything. The furrows in Nadal’s forehead were getting ever deeper.

Los Angeles Times

Nadal Thwarts Kyrgios to Reach Indian Wells Semi-finals

Rafael Nadal left Nick Kyrgios frustrated and fuming with a 7-6 (7/0), 4-7, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday. The unflappable Spaniard, who claimed a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 19-0 in 2022…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How Is the Tennis World Responding to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine?

In our latest mailbag, we look at recent results in Acapulco, but mostly how geopolitics are impacting the sport at large.

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What Rafael Leao did with Milan directors and Olivier Giroud as Arsenal lead race for £31m move

The Portuguese striker has been linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium but was congratulated by his teammates and club staff alike for a major AC Milan milestone

Football London

Novak Djokovic reveals family split watching Rafael Nadal's Australian Open win

Novak Djokovic found it difficult to watch the Australian Open final as Rafael Nadal claimed victory to move onto 21 Grand Slam singles titles.

Daily Mirror

Arsenal face AC Milan fan backlash after £31.5m forward transfer talk sparks "downgrade" debate

Rafael Leao has been linked with a move to Arsenal but AC Milan fans have labelled the move a "downgrade" in the latest debate

Football London

Was the 2022 Australian Open a Disaster or a Triumph?

In our latest mailbag, we look at Rafael Nadal's legacy, speculate on the future of the Australian Open and ask why Danielle Collins doesn't have a clothing sponsor.

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Why Rafael Nadal is primed for more 2022 grand slam success following monumental Australian Open win

Rafael Nadal became the most successful male tennis player in grand slam history after winning the Australian Open. After winning the title for the first time in 13 years, he's set up perfectly to extend his grand slam record this year

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal's only asterisk from Australian Open won't be Djokovic but to signify GOAT

Defying the odds is the speciality of truly brilliant athletes such as Nadal and Woods and there will be no asterisks against the Spaniard's remarkable Australian Open triumph

Daily Mirror

Daniil Medvedev threatens to skip Wimbledon after blast at Australian Open "idiots"

Daniil Medvedev expressed his sadness at his treatment from the Australian Open crowd. The Russian suffered an agonising defeat to Rafael Nadal in the final at Melbourne Park

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal savouring the moment before deciding what comes after Australian Open win

Nadal surprised himself by winning a 21st grand slam title in Melbourne

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal celebrates historic Australian Open win over Daniil Medvedev as he secures record 21st major

Having trailed two sets to love, Rafael Nadal says self-belief was the key to his remarkable turnaround against Daniil Medvedev in the men's final, which clinched a record 21st major championship for the Spaniard.

ABC News

Barty and Nadal symbolise the very best Australian Open ever

The Novak Djokovic saga feels like another country. Just 15 days ago the Serb was yet to fly home yet the furore now is almost as if it never happened.

The New Daily

Rafael Nadal ‘an inspiration to me’, says Roger Federer after record 21st title

Novak Djokovic also paid tribute to the efforts of Nadal and beaten Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev

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The Hindu

Australian Open 2022 | Rafael Nadal lifts title; makes history winning 21st Grand Slam

Daniil Medvedev lost his second consecutive Australian Open final after falling in straight sets to Djokovic in last year's final.

ABC News

Rafael Nadal wins record 21st major with five-set defeat of Daniil Medvedev in Australian Open final

After an exhausting 5 hours and 24 minutes on court, Rafael Nadal clinches a famous victory over Daniil Medvedev in the men's final to win a record 21st major.

ABC News

Rafael Nadal says he will 'try' to return to Australian Open after winning final against Daniil Medvedev for 21st grand slam title

After winning a record 21st grand slam singles title, Rafael Nadal says before the tournament he was pretty sure it was going to be his last Australian Open, but the victory may have given him the energy to return. Look back at how he beat Daniil Medvedev in their epic…

The Guardian - UK

Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev in epic Australian Open final – as it happened

Rafael Nadal claimed his 21st grand slam with a comeback win that is one of the greatest triumphs of will ever seen in sport

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The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev both striving for history-making victory

Nadal is going for a record 21st grand slam title and Medvedev a second in a row.

The Independent UK

21 or 2/2? Nadal, Medvedev chase history at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal will be seeking a men's-record 21st Grand Slam singles title when he plays Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's Australian Open final

Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal Turning the Great Debate on its Head at Australian Open

If you would have told Rafael Nadal a few months ago that he'd be playing for his 21st Slam title in Melbourne, he likely wouldn't have believed it. Now, history awaits.

Daily Mirror

Tearful Rafael Nadal admits he feared career was over before Australian Open final run

Rafael Nadal thought he would have to say goodbye to tennis while suffering from a long-standing foot injury. Following his return to the game, he will now compete for a record 21st grand slam title

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer GOAT debate answered by John McEnroe

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Australian Open and could win a record 21st Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park - surpassing rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

The Independent UK

Emotional Rafael Nadal feared tennis career was over before Australian Open run

The 35-year-old defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 to reach his 29th grand slam final

ABC News

Rafael Nadal conquers self-doubt as he chases record 21st major at Australian Open

After an injury-marred 2021, Rafael Nadal is feeling rejuvenated as he prepares for his sixth Australian Open final.

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