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Rafael Nadal v Roger Federer - five great matches

Paris (AFP) - Five great matches between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer after the Spanish great announced Thursday that 2024 will likely be his final season before retirement:

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A fine bromance: Nadal's epic rivalry with Federer

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in tears and hand-holding in an emotional London farewell.

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Nadal v Djokovic -- the most contested rivalry

Paris (AFP) - Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic has featured more matches and been more closely fought.

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The impossible job: Beating Rafael Nadal at French Open

Paris (AFP) - When a weary David Ferrer managed to win just five games in his French Open semi-final loss to Rafael Nadal in 2012, he was in no doubt over the enormity of the challenge.

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Carlos Alcaraz’s Italian Open Upset Is a Blessing in Disguise

It may be unnerving for the favorite to be upended by a little-known qualifier, but it also helps tailor expectations heading into Roland Garros.

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A Place In The Sun's Jonnie Irwin reveals home renovations have hit snag in recent update

The 49-year-old property presenter is currently trying to renovate a new home for his wife Jessica and three sons - Rex, three, and two-year-old twins Rafa and Cormac following his terminal cancer diagnosis.

Daily Record

Injured Nadal out of Rome as doubts over future increase

Barcelona (AFP) - Rafael Nadal on Friday withdrew from next week's Rome tournament, casting serious doubts over his fitness for the French Open as well as potential questions over the rest of his career.

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Man goes bungee jumping to celebrate divorce - ends up plunging 70ft as it snaps

Rafael dos Santos Tosta, 22, is now undergoing intensive recovery after fracturing his neck and lumbar after falling almost 70 feet at the the Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) in Campo Magro, Brazil

Daily Mirror

Why a Woman Is Most Likely to Be the Next American Major Champion

The state of U.S. men’s tennis has improved dramatically over the last several years, but women still have a few advantages when it comes to the majors.

Sports Illustrated

Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafael Nadal’s French Open participation

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances.

The Hindu

Toni Nadal optimistic over Rafa's French Open participation

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, is optimistic his nephew will play at the French Open, but admitted Tuesday that the record 14-time champion will not arrive under ideal circumstances.

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'I'm not Nadal's replacement,' says Alcaraz as French Open hopes boosted

Barcelona (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz insisted Sunday that he is not Rafael Nadal's "replacement" as the teenager comfortably defended his Barcelona title, bolstering his bid to succeed his compatriot as French Open champion.

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'Don't know when I'll be back': Nadal out of Madrid in new French Open blow

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal admitted Thursday he doesn't know when he'll be back after announcing he will miss next week's Madrid Masters as he continues to struggle to recover from a hip injury which threatens to destroy his French Open hopes.

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Leao Outshines ‘Kvara’ in Matchup of Standout Wingers in CL

Rafael Leao isn’t quite ready to relinquish his slalom title to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It was the Portuguese winger — not the Georgian dribbling wonder — who was more successful at weaving his way around defenders in their three-week showdown, as Leao carried AC Milan past Napoli and “Kvara” into the…

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Leah Williamson and Rafaelle ready for England and Brazil’s Finalissima clash

Sarina Wiegman said she was “disappointed and surprised” to hear that Brazil does not have under-15, under-16, under-20 and under-23 women’s teams

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Jonnie Irwin dresses up as superhero with three sons in heart-warming video

The former A Place in the Sun presenter had fun with his three youngsters, as the family paraded around the house dressed up as their favourite superheroes

Daily Mirror

Terminally ill Jonnie Irwin dresses up as superhero in adorable video with three sons

Jonnie Irwin plans to ‘speak to wife and children’ after his death by recording video messages for them and Rex, Rafa and Cormac will have some superhero fun to look back on when they're older

Daily Mirror

Carlos Alcaraz belies his years as he names Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ambition

Teenage tennis titan Carlos Alcaraz is already well on his way to taking the sport by storm, and the world No. 1 is using the likes of Novak Djokovic and Rafael as inspiration

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Alcaraz returns to Miami after rapid rise

Miami Gardens (United States) (AFP) - World number one Carlos Alcaraz heads into this week's Miami Open looking to defend both his title and top ranking and admitting even he has been surprised by his dizzying rise to the top of the sport.

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Jonnie Irwin's wife 'terrified and angry' to be single mum after cancer stole family joy

A Place in the Sun presenter Jonnie Irwin's wife Jess has opened up about what the cancer diagnosis has meant for them as a young family and shared her anger at the disease

Daily Mirror

Jonnie Irwin feeling 'broken' after struggling to play football with son amid cancer

A Place In The Sun host Jonnie Irwin revealed he 'felt like a grandad' while trying to play football with his son Rex – which he said 'broke me a bit' in a heartbreaking update

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal has injury comeback target as season hampered by fitness woes

Tennis legend and 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has endured a very frustrating start to the 2023 season but is now nearing a return from a hip injury

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Nadal Aiming to Make Comeback from Injury at Monte Carlo

Rafael Nadal is aiming to make his comeback from a hip injury at the clay-court Monte Carlo Masters next month, organizers said Wednesday. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open, and pulled out of hard-court tournaments at Indian Wells…

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Chelsea suffer Rafael Leao transfer setback as Jorge Mendes makes Real Madrid approach

AC Milan star Rafael Leao continues to shine in Italy after a strong World Cup campaign with Portugal sparking transfer interest from Chelsea and Real Madrid

Daily Mirror

Boris Becker urges Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal to make decision amid retirement rumours

Novak Djokovic matched Rafael Nadal's record of 22 Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and the Serbian hopes to battle against his rival at Roland-Garos in May

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