‘Records are important,’ admits Rafael Nadal as he discusses Roger Federer rivalry
Rafael Nadal says he is ‘proud’ of the incredible rivalry he has enjoyed with Roger Federer over the years. Nadal and Federer have been competing…
Michael Graham Archives: 01/2021
‘I didn’t feel safe’ – Nick Kyrgios explains decision to put career on hold
Nick Kyrgios has explained his decision to not play tennis over the last 11 months, saying he ‘didn’t feel safe.’ Kyrgios has been one of…
Ashleigh Barty is ‘ready to play’ and better than ever despite 11-month absence, says coach
World number one Ashleigh Barty is ‘ready to play’ right away despite a lengthy absence from tennis, says coach Craig Tyzzer. Barty will come into…
Rafael Nadal on players in hard quarantine: ‘I feel sorry for them, but everyone knew the risks’
Rafael Nadal says the players all knew the risks when they signed up for the Australian Open so it’s time for the complaints to stop.…
‘I have a different view’ – Rafael Nadal addresses Australian Open favouritism accusations
Rafael Nadal believes the real question of inequality at the Australian Open concerns the Melbourne base, not the Adelaide one. Nadal, Dominic Thiem, and Novak…
‘It just came across wrong’ – Top analyst defends Novak Djokovic over controversial comments
Four-time Grand Slam winner Jim Courier has defended Novak Djokovic and urged the public to ‘give him another chance.’ Djokovic was the target of a…
‘I feel abandoned – the conditions here are lamentable,’ says Spanish ace in Australian Open quarantine
Spanish ace Paula Badosa, who is quarantined in Melbourne after a positive coronavirus test, has accused the Australian Open of ‘abandoning’ her. The world number…
‘Novak Djokovic has to be held accountable’ – Nick Kyrgios defends spat with Serbian
Nick Kyrgios has defended his public spat with Novak Djokovic, saying the Serbian ‘has to be held accountable’ for his mistakes. Kyrgios has always been…
Rafael Nadal takes swipe at Novak Djokovic, saying: ‘Some of us don’t have to publicise everything’
Rafael Nadal appears to have taken a swipe at world number one Novak Djokovic over the continuing row over Australian Open quarantine. More than 70…
‘That’s what makes Rafael Nadal special’ – Gilles Simon explains source of Spaniard’s success
Gilles Simon believes an ability to strategize cleverly, particularly when things are going badly, is what sets Rafael Nadal apart as a truly special player.…
