What happened when Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray contested their first Madrid Open match in 2006
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are most certainly two of the greatest tennis players of the 21st century. The duo, born a week apart, first…
Throwbacks
Why Rafael Nadal threatened to boycott the Madrid Open in 2012
Rafael Nadal ended his career with a stunning five Madrid Open championships to his name. No one has won more titles than Nadal in Madrid,…
What Martina Navratilova once claimed had inspired her most about watching Rod Laver
Martina Navratilova and Rod Laver are two of the game’s most successful and influential players, both hailing from different iconic eras. Despite having retired 49…
What Jannik Sinner said after winning his first-ever Madrid Open match in 2021
Jannik Sinner is the hot favourite for the Madrid Open title. The Italian, who has reclaimed the world number one spot from Jannik Sinner, is…
How Rafael Nadal responded after Grigor Dimitrov asked him to become his coach on clay in 2022
Rafael Nadal rightfully earned the ‘King of Clay’ moniker for his performances on the surface during his career. Nadal won 14 Roland Garros titles in…
What Rafael Nadal said after winning his first Monte Carlo Masters title in 2005
When Rafael Nadal won his first Monte Carlo Masters title in 2005, tennis fans could not have imagined what he would go on to achieve…
What Novak Djokovic said to Rafael Nadal after ending his nine-year unbeaten streak in Monte Carlo in 2013
Rafael Nadal’s nine-year run at the Monte Carlo Masters saw him win 46 straight matches at the clay court tournament. The King of Clay won…
What Andy Murray said about potentially coaching Iga Swiatek in 2023 as she splits with Wim Fissette
On Monday, Iga Swiatek confirmed that her 17-month partnership with Wim Fissette had come to an end. The pair enjoyed a successful period together, with…
What happened the last time Madison Keys played Qinwen Zheng in 2023
Madison Keys and Qinwen Zheng are set to play each other for only the second time on the WTA Tour. Keys defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-0,…
What Roger Federer did against Rafael Nadal at the 2005 Miami Open that he never did again in his career
Roger Federer earned four Miami Open crowns during his glittering career, with his first coming against Rafael Nadal in 2005. Federer and Nadal’s legendary rivalry…
