Second Service: Djokovic ‘monumental achievement’; Nadal discusses Slam race
On Second Service today, a coach believes the Calendar Grand Slam would be a ‘monumental achievement’ for Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal discusses the Grand…
News Archives: 08/2021
‘I wish my foot would hurt a bit less,’ says returning Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal overcame Jack Sock in his opening round encounter at the Citi Open, though admitted his foot injury is still bothering him. The Spaniard…
‘You need matches like this to get better,’ admits Rafael Nadal after opening round win
Rafael Nadal came through a gruelling three-hour encounter on his return against home favourite Jack Sock in Washington at the Citi Open. The top seed…
Rafael Nadal reveals how he overcame ‘anxiety’ during difficult season
Rafael Nadal has explained how he dealt with and slowly overcame “feeling anxious” during the most mentally challenging period of his career. The 20-time Grand…
‘Novak Djokovic winning the Grand Slam would be monumental’, says top coach
A renowned coach thinks “nobody who knows anything about tennis” will focus on Novak Djokovic missing out on the Olympic gold if he wins the…
‘Athletes are under pressure but super lucky’, says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has spoken of how “competition makes you feel more stressed”, while explaining why he believes athletes are “super lucky”. The 20-time major champion…
‘Novak Djokovic Olympics loss was an incredible collapse’, says Slam legend
A Grand Slam champion believes Novak Djokovic “thought he was going to win” the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games. Tracy Austin – two-time…
‘Slam race doesn’t increase motivation or pressure’, insists Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal said winning this year’s US Open would have “the same importance as always” despite its significance to the Grand Slam race. The 35-year-old…
‘Rafael Nadal criticising Novak Djokovic is highly unusual’, says major champion
A winner of multiple Grand Slam titles admitted he is surprised Rafael Nadal has gone against “the code amongst athletes” by criticising Novak Djokovic. Paul…
‘My head is in the shed,’ admits Nick Kyrgios after Citi Open loss
Australian star Nick Kyrgios admitted his ‘head is in the shed’ after losing in the first round of the Citi Open in Washington. The world…
