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Nadal Vanquishes Alcaraz to Set Up Indian Wells ATP Final with Fritz

Rafael Nadal battled past Carlos Alcaraz and the elements on Saturday, beating his talented young Spanish compatriot 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who claimed a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

Loss to Nadal whets Alcaraz appetite for game's best

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Spanish 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz was far from downhearted after a battling three-set loss to childhood idol Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the ATP Indian Wells Masters.

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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…

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Spanish teen Alcaraz books Indian Wells semi against 'idol' Nadal

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz toppled defending Indian Wells champion Cameron Norrie to reach his first ATP Masters semi-final on Thursday and a dream matchup with idol Rafael Nadal.

AFP

Kyrgios defiant after tumultuous Indian Wells loss to Nadal

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - Nick Kyrgios lashed out when questioned about a frustration-fueled fling of his racquet that sent a ballboy ducking for cover on Thursday after the Australian's crushing loss to Rafael Nadal at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.

AFP

Nadal thwarts Kyrgios to reach Indian Wells semi-finals

Indian Wells (United States) (AFP) - 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.

AFP

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

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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

The Independent UK

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

ABC News

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.

The New Daily

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.

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AFP

Spanish leaders and stars glory in Nadal's record

Madrid (AFP) - Spanish royalty, athletes and politicians were quick to heap praise on compatriot Rafael Nadal after his record 21st Grand Slam title on Sunday at the Australian Open.

The Independent UK

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

AFP

Medvedev 'not that disappointed' after losing two-set lead to Nadal

Melbourne (AFP) - Daniil Medvedev insisted Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on "unreal" Rafael Nadal.

AFP

Nadal's mightiest comeback secures 'special' 21st Slam

Melbourne (AFP) - Rafael Nadal roared back from two sets down to win a titanic five-set duel with Daniil Medvedev and make history with "a special" 21st Grand Slam men's title in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

AFP

21-Slam salute: Who said what about Nadal

Melbourne (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Sunday became the most successful men's Grand Slams player when a second Australian Open gave him a record 21st title, taking him one ahead of Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

AFP

21-Slam salute: Who has said what about Nadal

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.

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