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Rafael Nadal ‘confident’ of ‘competitive’ Australian Open defence after injury issues

The Spaniard beat Daniil Medvedev in the 2022 men’s singles finals

The Independent UK

Young players are not scared of the top guys: Todd Woodbridge

Melbourne Park will be buzzing in about three weeks. Novak Djokovic, who missed the Australian Open last year, will be the cynosure of the 2023 championship. Carlos Alcaraz, all of 19 and ranked No.1, will look to pick up from where he left off at the US Open in September.

The Times of India

Novak Djokovic branded "person of principle" and backed to win 10th Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will play in the Australian Open this January after having this three-year visa ban overturned, with the Serbian star gunning for a 10th title at Melbourne Park

Daily Mirror

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Jon Wertheim's 2022 ATP Award Picks

Plus: choices for the unofficial best shot, match and quote of the season.

Sports Illustrated

Novak Djokovic preferred to Rafael Nadal by former rival amid Grand Slam record battle

Novak Djokovic ended his season on a high with a brilliant record-equalling sixth ATP Finals title - and has been backed to get the better of rival Rafael Nadal in 2024

Daily Mirror

Tory donor sells luxury Spanish estate from BBC's The Night Manager for £55 million

Lord Lupton was made a life peer in 2015 and is thought to have paid around £30 million for the property overlooking the Bay of Pollensa in north-east Majorca in 2011

Daily Mirror

Real Madrid have just got exactly what they always wanted to leave Liverpool disappointed

Liverpool have drawn Real Madrid in the last 16 of the Champions League

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‘There is no perfect way to finish’: Andy Murray uncertain on retirement plans

Murray has watched a number of tennis’s biggest names, including Roger Federer and Serena Williams, call it quits this year

The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal becomes father as wife Mery Perello gives birth to baby boy

Record Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal has reportedly become a father for the first time at the age of 36, after his wife gave birth in a private clinic in Majorca

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal and wife Mary Perello ‘expecting a son’ together

The couple have been together for 17 years

The Independent UK

Tennis-Like Federer's farewell, Djokovic wants biggest rivals at his swansong

Djokovic and Andy Murray - two of Federer's other main rivals, were also present for the 41-year-old's final bow.

The Hindu

Statistics prove Roger Federer’s class, but his love for his opponents shows his greatness

Both Federer and his career-long rival Nadal crying demonstrates that they have not lost their humanity to the lust for victory

The Guardian - AU

Fit and Still Driven, Djokovic Not Thinking about Retirement

Roger Federer's departure from tennis has raised the question of retirement of the other two members of the revered "Big Three" but Novak Djokovic has assured that he does not feel "old enough" to consider bringing down the curtain yet. Federer's decision was not unexpected given the 41-year-old's recent struggles…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Fitting farewell for Federer as thrilling era nears end - Susan Egelstaff

There is no perfect way to retire from elite sport, but this weekend Roger Federer has ensured he has got as close as is possible to the perfect…

The National (Scotland)

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Nadal Pulls Out of Laver Cup

Rafa Nadal has pulled out of the remainder of the Laver Cup due to personal reasons after partnering friend and rival Roger Federer in a doubles match that brought down the curtain on the Swiss great's glittering tennis career. "Rafael Nadal withdrew for personal reasons.

The Hindu

Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup after doubles with Federer

Federer was replaced by Italian Matteo Berrettini in Team Europe

Evening Standard

Tearful Roger Federer reflects on ‘perfect journey’ after emotional late-night farewell at Laver Cup

A tearful Roger Federer paid tribute to his wife Mirka and declared himself "happy and not sad" despite bringing his professional career to an end with defeat in the Laver Cup doubles alongside Rafael Nadal.

The Hindu

Roger Federer retirement | Part of me leaves with Federer, says emotional Nadal

Roger Federer, who won 20 major singles titles, played Nadal 40 times in one of the most compelling rivalries across any sport.

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Sports Illustrated

Rafael Nadal Emotionally Reacts to Roger Federer’s Final Farewell

The Swiss legend’s biggest rival had only kind words to say after the duo’s doubles loss spelled the end of Federer’s career.

Sports Illustrated

It’s Fine That Roger Federer Didn’t Go Out On His Own Terms

The all-time tennis great played his last match as a professional on Friday in a doubles match at the Laver Cup. It was bizarre, but fitting, for an athlete who never seemed trapped by his sport.

Al Jazeera

Infographic: Roger Federer’s career in charts

The 20-time Grand Slam winner is setting down his racquet after more than 20 years on court.

Radio France Internationale

Nadal, Djokovic and Murray hail retiring Laver Cup teammate Federer

Tennis titans Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray on Thursday paid tribute to Roger Federer who is set to play the final game of his illustrious career during the Laver Cup tournament in London.

Evening Standard

Roger Federer: John McEnroe explains why epic Rafael Nadal DEFEAT was retiring icon’s greatest moment

John McEnroe and Bjorn Borg are dissecting the career of Roger Federer and picking the single moment that stands out in an illustrious career which draws to a close at the O2 Arena this weekend.

Evening Standard

Babolat Pure Aero review: Does tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz’s racket live up to the hype?

Why Carlos Alcaraz’s Babolat Pure Aero Racket is so special

USA Today Sports Media Group

Rafael Nadal shares touching message for retiring Roger Federer: ‘I wish this day would have never come’

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