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French Open 2022: 'King of Clay’ Rafael Nadal favourite to win Men's title; Roger Federer probably the greatest athlete of all time, says Purav Raja

NEW DELHI: Rafael Nadal clinched his second Australian Open title earlier this year, 13 years after winning his first at the Rod Laver arena (2009). That made him the first men's player in history to win 21 Grand Slam titles, moving one ahead of Novak Djokovic.

The Times of India

Peng Shuai, Rafael Nadal Highlight Athletes on 2022 Time 100 List

The two tennis players were joined by members of the USWNT, stars from the Beijing Olympics and a WNBA icon.

Sports Illustrated

Jordan Thompson comes to terms with futile task of winning in ‘Rafa’s kingdom’

‘What can I do?’ asks the Australian after a straight-sets defeat to 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal

The Guardian - AU

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Kylian Mbappe and six other memorable transfer U-turns - and what happened next

France international Kylian Mbappe has shunned the advances of Real Madrid to stay with Paris Saint-Germain, but it remains to be seen whether it ends up being the right call

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal Is Happy to Wear the Crown

The Spaniard, who’ll turn 36 during the French Open, has become the elder statesman tennis desperately needs.

Sports Illustrated

Djokovic and Nadal Bid to Derail Alcaraz Hype at French Open

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, with 41 Grand Slam titles between them, will attempt to derail the growing hype surrounding teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz at the French Open from Sunday. All three have been placed in the top-half of the draw, meaning only one will make the Roland Garros final,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Carlos, king in waiting

Alcaraz appears to have leapfrogged Zverev, Medvedev, Tsitsipas and Berrettini in tennis’ line of succession. Can the 19-year-old begin to prove he is the Big Three’s natural heir on the Parisian stage over the coming fortnight?

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Juan Carlos Ferrero interview: ‘Carlos Alcaraz reminds me of Rafa Nadal, and can win French Open’

Alexander Zverev was an apt opponent for Carlos Alcaraz in his last match before the French Open.

Evening Standard

French Open ‘crossing their fingers’ Rafael Nadal can play 2022 tournament

Nadal is dealing with an ongoing foot injury ahead of the Grand Slam where he has had the most success

The Independent UK

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates historic Nadal-Djokovic double in Madrid

The Spaniard, just 19, dumped his countryman out in the quarter-finals and became the first player ever to beat the duo in the same clay-court event

The Independent UK

Change of Guard? Alcaraz Overpowers Nadal at Madrid Open

This time, the Spanish player being celebrated on center court wasn’t Rafael Nadal. The loud cheers from spectators at the Caja Mágica in Madrid were, instead, directed at the teenage sensation considered the Spanish successor to the all-time great Nadal. In a clash of generations, 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz overcame an…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Rafael Nadal backs Carlos Alcaraz to beat Novak Djokovic but has warning for teenager

Carlos Alcaraz put in a remarkable performance to defeat fellow Spaniard Nadal at the Madrid Open, and now the 21-time Grand Slam winner believes the teenager can see off Novak Djokovic in the semi-final

Daily Mirror

Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal ‘no longer number one’ as son has new favourite player

Novak Djokovic has revealed his son, who once had Rafael Nadal as his favourite player, has now moved onto somebody else as the pair could face each other in the Madrid Open semi-finals

Daily Mirror

Liverpool attacker Lionel Messi loved lied to Rafa Benitez to secure transfer

Maxi Rodriguez arrived at Liverpool during one of the most turbulent periods of the club's modern history but his goals and most catchy of terrace songs provided some light relief as the dark clouds began to lift over Anfield

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The Independent UK

Rafael Nadal confirms return at Madrid Open following injury at Indian Wells

The Spaniard has been out for a month since suffering breathing difficulties in the Indian Wells final, losing to Taylor Fritz

Liverpool Echo

'I soon realised' - Robbie Keane speaks out over why Liverpool career failed under Rafa Benitez

Robbie Keane spent less than a season with the Reds after signing in the summer of 2008

The Hindu

Tsitsipas — the Greek god with the feet for clay

After a strong showing on the red dirt last year, including a run to the Roland Garros final, the 23-year-old has started the 2022 clay season by winning Monte Carlo again. Can he begin to dream of Paris?

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal return date named as Spaniard fires French Open warning to rivals

Rafael Nadal is back in training and has pencilled in a return at the Madrid Open next month following his recovery from a fractured rib sustained during the Indian Wells Masters

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Liverpool Echo

FSG may have sacked 'wrong person' at Liverpool as £120m transfer plan seen in new light

It more than 10 years since FSG parted company with Liverpool director of football Damien Comolli - does the Frenchman now deserve some extra credit for his Anfield legacy?

Daily Mirror

Rafael Nadal's French Open build-up suffers new blow as he withdraws from Barcelona Open

Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal faces a race against time to be fit for the French Open after being diagnosed with a stress rib fracture following Indian Wells

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Inspires Teen Star Alcaraz to Miami Open Crown

Carlos Alcaraz believes watching boyhood idol Rafael Nadal helped him become the youngest ever Miami Open champion on Sunday. Alcaraz, who turns 19 next month, showed why many believe he is currently the hottest young prospect in men's tennis with a 7-5, 6-4 victory over Norway's world number eight Casper…

Daily Mirror

Ivan Lendl backs Andy Murray to achieve 'amazing things' with Rafael Nadal comparison

Andy Murray has reappointed Ivan Lendl as coach for what will be the pair's third stint together, with the Czech icon having overseen all three of the Scot's Grand Slam wins

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Vanquishes Alcaraz to Set Up Indian Wells ATP Final with Fritz

Rafael Nadal battled past Carlos Alcaraz and the elements on Saturday, beating his talented young Spanish compatriot 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 to book an ATP Indian Wells Masters title clash with American Taylor Fritz. Nadal, who claimed a record-setting 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to…

Los Angeles Times

Helene Elliott: Rafael Nadal’s experience and ageless tenacity lift him into Indian Wells final

INDIAN WELLS — The swirling winds were blowing itchy grains of sand into Rafael Nadal’s eyes. The kid across the net was half his age and was returning everything. The furrows in Nadal’s forehead were getting ever deeper.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Nadal Thwarts Kyrgios to Reach Indian Wells Semi-finals

Rafael Nadal left Nick Kyrgios frustrated and fuming with a 7-6 (7/0), 4-7, 6-4 victory in the quarter-finals of the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters on Thursday. The unflappable Spaniard, who claimed a record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January, improved to 19-0 in 2022…

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