The Injured Novak Djokovic Seems Unbeatable Also in this week's mailbag: What is going on with ESPN's Australian Open coverage? Sports Illustrated · Jan 25, 2023
Australian Open: Casper Ruud questions Rafael Nadal tour after both top men’s seeds crash out early Casper Ruud admitted a lengthy exhibition tour with Rafael Nadal may have compromised his Australian Open chances after joining the Spaniard in making an early exit. Evening Standard · Jan 19, 2023
Australian Open: Hip injury cuts short Nadal's title defence, says he is mentally destroyed When Rafael Nadal pulled up short in the business end of the second set, clutching his hips and wincing in pain, a day, that had little respite from persistent showers and southerly winds that blew across the sprawling precincts of Melbourne Park, appeared to have come full circle. The Times of India · Jan 19, 2023
‘It’s a tough day’: Nadal blow takes waiting game to next level As if the rain that wiped out all play on the outside courts until evening wasn’t bad enough, at 5.30pm came the mightiest of blows. The New Daily · Jan 18, 2023
Jason Kubler falls short against Karen Khachanov despite 70-shot rally win after Nadal exits Australian Open Australia's Jason Kubler stuns the tennis world by winning one of the most incredible long rallies you will ever see at the Australian Open or anywhere. ABC News · Jan 18, 2023
Australian Open: Nadal passes Draper test Rafa takes Briton in his stride; injured Djokovic hits practice court The Times of India · Jan 17, 2023
Rafael Nadal flustered in Australian Open win vs Jack Draper as ballboy swipes racquet The tennis legend entered another Australian Open campaign and things were going according to plan in the first set before the defending champion noticed something was wrong Daily Mirror · Jan 16, 2023
Jack Draper preaches ‘patience’ after Australian Open defeat to Rafael Nadal Draper looked capable of causing the upset before falling in four sets The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Australian Open 2023 day one: Rafael Nadal beats Jack Draper – as it happened Game-by-game report: Rafa Nadal made hard work of rising British star Jack Draper but moved into the second round at Melbourne Park after a tight four-setter The Guardian - AU · Jan 16, 2023
Jack Draper struggles with cramp in battling four-set defeat to Rafael Nadal The 21-year-old British star won the second set but fell to a 7-5 2-6 6-4 6-1 loss on Rod Laver Arena. The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023
Australian Open preview: The ones to watch as season’s first grand slam tournament begins As players gear up for the first grand slam of the year, Richard Evans gives his predictions for who to watch at the Australian Open. The New Daily · Jan 15, 2023
Australian Open 2023: Cameron Norrie urges Jack Draper to go all out against Rafael Nadal Draper, 21, will make his Melbourne Park debut against the top seed on Rod Laver Arena The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2023
Jack Draper used to dress like Rafael Nadal but now confident of upsetting him at Australian Open The clash on Rod Laver Arena is one of the matches of the first round in Melbourne The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2023
Norrie reaches Auckland final as Draper misses out in Adelaide Norrie will take on Richard Gasquet on Saturday while Draper lost a gruelling encounter against Kwon Soon-woo. The National (Scotland) · Jan 13, 2023
Financial Times · Jan 13, 2023 Can Netflix’s Break Point revitalise tennis? As the sport’s most decorated players bow out, a behind-the-scenes docuseries aims to bring the game to a new generation
Daily Mirror · Jan 10, 2023 Rafael Nadal enters business venture which will see him rival F1 star Sergio Perez Rafael Nadal has expanded his brand into the newly introduced all-electric raceboat championship, with the 22-time Grand Slam champion taking ownership of Team Spain
The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2023 Rafael Nadal becomes E1 Series team owner for all-electric raceboat championship The 22-time grand slam champion joins Sergio Perez in the inaugural E1 Series
Daily Mirror · Jan 7, 2023 Rafael Nadal sets record straight after leaving pregnant wife to compete at US Open Tennis legend Rafael Nadal has spoken out after he was criticised by some for playing at last year's US Open while his wife was heavily pregnant with their first child
Football London · Jan 4, 2023 What Rafael Leao did to convince Chelsea to complete £88m transfer amid AC Milan contract hope Chelsea have continued to be linked with a move for Rafael Leao after his eye-catching performances for AC Milan and Portugal after consistent interest in the summer
Football London · Jan 3, 2023 Todd Boehly handed major Rafael Leao Chelsea transfer blow amid fresh AC Milan contract update Chelsea transfer news: Forward Rafael Leao has been a long-term target of the Blues and a new update has been revealed regarding terms over a contract at AC Milan
The Times of India · Jan 2, 2023 We never wanted Federer to leave, Tour will be different now: Cilic PUNE: Roger Federer was such an inspiration around the world that no one ever wanted him to leave the game and the ATP Tour will not feel the same without the iconic Swiss tennis player, world number 17 Marin Cilic said on Monday.
AAP · Jan 2, 2023 Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Football London · Dec 28, 2022 Chelsea facing Manchester City Rafeal Leao transfer hijack in shock £100m swap deal proposal Chelsea news: Rafael Leao could be set for a departure from AC Milan with Manchester City joining the Blues in registering an interest in the 23-year-old
Football London · Dec 27, 2022 Former Chelsea stars may play key role in Rafael Leao transfer decision amid Milan contract hope Chelsea transfer news: AC Milan star Rafeal Leao has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge as the Italian club aim to tie up his future with a new contract
Daily Mirror · Dec 24, 2022 Rafael Leao makes transfer admission and drops Arsenal hint after Mo Salah gesture The in-demand AC Milan starlet is attracting interest from just about everywhere but has given Liverpool fans hope by donning a Mohamed Salah shirt while working out