Rafael Nadal: ‘Carlos Alcaraz has enormous potential but needs more time’
Rafael Nadal described it a ‘special day’ after he and Carlos Alcaraz played out an entertaining contest in Madrid. Alcaraz is hyped to be the…
Michael Graham Archives: 05/2021
”New Rafael Nadal’ talk is not good for Carlos Alcaraz,’ says coach
Juan Carlos Ferrero has warned that comparisons with Rafael Nadal are ‘not good’ for teenage star Carlos Alcaraz. Alcaraz has long been hailed as the…
‘I can get even better,’ warns Dominic Thiem after strong win on ATP Tour return
Dominic Thiem declared his win over Marco Giron at the Madrid Masters ‘a success,’ although he says he still has low expectations for the tournament.…
‘Rafael Nadal is practically invincible on clay,’ says Juan Carlos Ferrero
Juan Carlos Ferrero says Rafael Nadal is ‘practically invincible’ on clay ahead of Carlos Alcaraz’s clash with the world number two. Alcaraz, who is coached…
Former Wimbledon champion announces imminent retirement
Former Wimbledon doubles champion Barbora Strycova has announced she will retire from tennis, although she hopes to play one more major tournament. The Czech ace,…
‘I felt some sickness and weakness for a few days’ – Daniil Medvedev opens up on Covid scare
Daniil Medvedev says he suffered some ‘weakness’ due to his Covid infection, but he has completely recovered. The world number three tested positive for Covid…
Wimbledon preparations hit by Roland Garros delay, admits Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has admitted the Roland Garros delay will affect Wimbledon preparations, but he isn’t too worried personally. Concerns over a Covid spike in France…
Daniil Medvedev: ‘My game doesn’t suit clay – I hate everything around me’
Daniil Medvedev says he knows clay court tennis just doesn’t suit his game, but he still thinks he can be a force on the surface.…
Stefanos Tsitsipas empathises with Dominic Thiem struggles: ‘I have been there myself’
Stefanos Tsitsipas says he can empathise with Dominic Thiem’s recent slump but he bas backed the Austrian to bounce back quickly. Thiem has seen his…
‘Rafael Nadal is such a good role model,’ says top ATP star
Dominic Thiem believes Rafael Nadal distinguishes himself as ‘a good role model’ due to his constant desire to improve. Nadal will turn 35-years-old during the…
