‘Rafael Nadal wasn’t serving his hardest’ in Australian Open win, says top analyst
Alex Corretja says Rafael Nadal ‘was not serving his hardest’ in his Australian Open win over Laslo Djere, although he doesn’t think it is injury…
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‘I’ve earned it’ – Ashleigh Barty not surprised by form after stunning double-bagel win
Ashleigh Barty says her form has come as no surprise after she opened her Australian Open campaign with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Danka Kovinic.…
‘I’m feeling good’ – In-form Daniil Medvedev issues Australian Open warning
Daniil Medvedev is up and running at the Australian Open after crushing Vasek Pospisil in straight sets on Tuesday. The world number four, who has…
Victoria Azarenka calls for rule change after breathing difficulties in Australian Open defeat
Victoria Azarenka has called for players’ medical details to be protected after she suffered breathing difficulties at the Australian Open. The former champion lost 5-7,…
‘Rafael Nadal is going to push himself to the limit,’ says Mats Wilander
Rafael Nadal puts himself at risk of minor injuries because he never allows his intensity to drop, says Mats Wilander. Nadal came into the Australian…
‘New Rafael Nadal’ Carlos Alcaraz makes impressive winning start at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz, who is widely tipped to be the new Rafael Nadal, has made a winning start to his Grand Slam career. The 17-year-old Spaniard,…
‘It was a good showing’ – Former world number one impressed with Rafael Nadal opener
Mats Wilander was impressed with the star Rafael Nadal made to his Australian Open campaign on Tuesday. Nadal came into the match with very little…
Rafael Nadal gives injury update after first round win, saying: ‘It’s day by day’
Rafael Nadal admitted it had been a ‘tough 15 days’ due to his injury concerns, but a straight sets first round win was just what…
‘Practicing with Rafa Nadal was my biggest lesson,’ says Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner exited the Australian Open in the first round, but he says the lessons he took from practicing with Rafa Nadal were invaluable. Sinner…
‘Novak Djokovic gave me a beating – I did not have fun,’ admits Jeremy Chardy
Jeremy Chardy admitted he ‘took a beating’ against Novak Djokovic and there was nothing he could do about it. Djokovic was in typically scintillating form…
