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Change of Guard? Alcaraz Overpowers Nadal at Madrid Open

This time, the Spanish player being celebrated on center court wasn’t Rafael Nadal. The loud cheers from spectators at the Caja Mágica in Madrid were, instead, directed at the teenage sensation considered the Spanish successor to the all-time great Nadal. In a clash of generations, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz overcame an…

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Rafael Nadal backs Carlos Alcaraz to beat Novak Djokovic but has warning for teenager

Carlos Alcaraz put in a remarkable performance to defeat fellow Spaniard Nadal at the Madrid Open, and now the 21-time Grand Slam winner believes the teenager can see off Novak Djokovic in the semi-final

Daily Mirror

Madrid Open: Nadal staying positive despite QF defeat

The Spaniard lost to teenage compatriot Carlos Alcaraz 6-2 1-6 6-3

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Alcaraz overpowers Nadal at Madrid Open

The teen recovered from a bad ankle twist early in the second set to earn his first victory against Nadal, marking what could be the beginning of a change of guard in Spanish tennis

The Hindu

Nadal Upset in Madrid Open by 19-Year-Old Alcaraz

This was only the second loss of the year for the all-time grand slam men’s leader.

Sports Illustrated

Carlos Alcaraz claims first win over Rafael Nadal to reach Madrid semi-finals

Alcaraz hurt his ankle in a second-set fall but recovered to win 6-2 1-6 6-3.

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Alcaraz downs Nadal in Madrid to book Djokovic clash

Madrid (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz overcame an injury scare on his way to a milestone victory over Rafael Nadal on Friday to set up a blockbuster semi-final against Novak Djokovic in Madrid.

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Alcaraz upsets idol Nadal in Madrid

Madrid (AFP) - Carlos Alcaraz toppled his idol Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Friday.

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Carlos Alcaraz says Rafael Nadal has '1,000 lives' as he assesses Madrid Open chances

Carlos Alcaraz is set to face legendary compatriot Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals at the Madrid Open after the teenager defeated Brit Cameron Norrie

Daily Mirror

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

Sony Six to air French Open live

Time to resume Nadal-Djokovic rivalry, says French Tennis Federation chief

The Hindu

Andy Murray pulls out of Madrid Open clash with Novak Djokovic due to food poisoning

British tennis player Andy Murray — who had previously said he would skip the clay court season but accepted a late wildcard entry to the Madrid Open, where he has played some of his best tennis — has had to withdraw on the eve of his clash with Novak Djokovic…

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Rafael Nadal summons spirit of his Real heroes in comeback win over David Goffin

The Spaniard is playing his first tournament in six weeks after suffering a stress fracture of a rib.

The Independent UK

Real's Champions League heroics 'inspire' Nadal into Madrid quarters

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal said on Thursday he drew inspiration from Real Madrid's heroic comeback against Manchester City less than 24 hours previously as he survived a scare from David Goffin, saving four match points en route to a tight 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (11/9) victory in the Madrid Open.

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Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal lifts lid on 'roller coaster' he's been on since March after making return

Less than a month out from the French Open, 13-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal has detailed his "roller coaster" return from injury as he seeks to evolve his legacy in Paris

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Nadal Wins on Return from Injury in Madrid

Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday. The Spanish star had been sidelined with a rib injury since his Indian Wells final defeat in March but showed little sign of rust…

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Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid Open

The 35-year-old Spaniard showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1 7-6 (4) opening win at home on Wednesday.

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Nadal wins on return from injury in Madrid

Madrid (AFP) - Rafael Nadal enjoyed a winning return after a six-week injury break, opening his Madrid campaign with a 6-1, 7-6(7/4) success over Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic on Wednesday.

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Potter rivals reunite for grudge match at launch of Switch Sports

The game is the follow-up to the classic Wii Sports

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Ukrainian ex-tennis star hits back at Rafael Nadal over Wimbledon ban comments

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal had condemned Wimbledon's decision to ban Russian and Belarusian stars from this summer's Grand Slam, but now Sergiy Stakhovsky has taken a swipe at the Spaniard for his views

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal ‘no longer number one’ as son has new favourite player

Novak Djokovic has revealed his son, who once had Rafael Nadal as his favourite player, has now moved onto somebody else as the pair could face each other in the Madrid Open semi-finals

The National (Scotland)

Andy Murray hits out at UK Government plan to ban Russians from Wimbledon

ANDY Murray has railed against UK Government plans to ban Russian and Belarusian players from Wimbledon – but added there was no “right…

Evening Standard

Andy Murray not supporting Wimbledon barring Russian stars as Rafael Nadal slams ‘very unfair’ ban

Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal are among the top tennis stars to speak out against Wimbledon’s ban on Russian and Belarusian players.

The Independent UK

Andy Murray ‘not supportive’ of Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Murray said the government’s guidance to Russian and Belarusian players could put their families at risk

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Nadal Says Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players Unfairw

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal labelled the ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine as unfair. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) barred players from the two countries from competing at this year's grasscourt major in response to what Russia calls…

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