Rafael Nadal

Nadal, Djokovic call Wimbledon ban on Russia, Belarus players 'unfair'

Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic label ban on Russian and Belarusian players from this year's Wimbledon over Moscow's assault on Ukraine "unfair," saying they are not responsible for the offensive.

Wounded Fritz hands Nadal first 2022 defeat to lift Indian Wells title

Taylor Fritz, ranked 20th in the world, claims his second career title and his first at elite Masters 1000 level while denying Rafael Nadal a record-equalling 37th Masters crown.

Nadal beats Kyrgios to reach Indian Wells semi-finals

Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (0), 5-7, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in a match featuring obscenities, underhand serves, a point penalty and smashed rackets.

Nadal: 21 Grand Slam titles 'not enough'

Following his historic win at the Australian Open, Nadal expressed that he is ready for more.

Nadal beats Medvedev in Australian Open, makes history with record titles

The 35-year-old Spaniard also becomes just the fourth man in history to win all four of the sport’s major Grand Slam titles at least twice.

Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

The 35-year-old Spaniard advanced to the Australian Open final for a sixth time with a 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 win over seventh-seeded Matteo Berrettini.

Osaka, Barty likely to clash in fourth round as Nadal rolls on

Osaka, winner of the 2019 and 2021 Australian Opens, has vowed to have more fun on court this year, following a difficult last year in which she said she had suffered from depression.

Serbia slams Australia over Djokovic deportation

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said authorities in Australia "humiliated themselves" and Prime Minister Ana Brnabic called the decision to deport tennis player Novak Djokovic "scandalous."

Nadal beats Cressy to win Melbourne title

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal's Australian Open preparations remain on track after he beat American Maxime Cressy 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 in the final of the Melbourne Summer Set.

Rafael Nadal: Can't guarantee participation in Australian Open

The 20-times Grand Slam champion has spent four months on the sidelines with a foot injury.

Medvedev dominates Isner to face Opelka for ATP Toronto title

World number-two ranked Daniil Medvedev of Russia beat John Isner of the United States 6-2, 6-2 in the National Bank Open semifinals to face American Reilly Opelka in the final.

Djokovic beats Berrettini to win 20th Grand Slam with sixth Wimbledon title

It was Novak Djokovic's sixth Wimbledon title and 20th at a major tournament, putting him tied for first on the all-time list with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.