ATP Finals: Rafael Nadal avoids group stage clash with Roger Federer
Tennis | November 05, 2019 21:14 ISTFederer is set to play against Serbian Novak Djokovic, Austrian Dominic Thiem and Italian Matteo Berrettini.
Federer is set to play against Serbian Novak Djokovic, Austrian Dominic Thiem and Italian Matteo Berrettini.
Nadal, the winner of 19 Grand Slam titles, will be making his fifth appearance in the tournament, which will take place from February 24-29, the Mexican Open Organizing Committee said, reports Efe news.
It was not immediately clear why Nadal had to pull out. "We saw something on the image, probably a small strain," said Nadal in the presser.
Novak Djokovic, currently No.1, and Rafael Nadal are vying for the top spot in the ATP rankings and if Nadal wins the Paris Masters, he will finish the year on top.
The Spanish tennis star continued on his good form as he sets up a quarterfinal clash against Jo-Wilfred Tsonga at the Paris Masters.
Novak Djokovic defeated Corentin Moutet 7-6, 6-4 while Rafael Nadal got the better of Adrian Mannarino 7-5, 6-4.
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach Toni Nadal has said that the Spanish tennis star has a great chance to win his maiden ATP Finals title.
Nadal will play Davis Cup as world No. 1, a position he will claim as of November 4, while Bautista will be ranked No. 10, Carreno (35), Lopez (62) and Granollers (113).
Who knows, probably 2020 might see the young Russian emerging as the first tennis player in the last four years to break the hegemony.
Nadal will regain the top spot on November 4 and is slated to hold the position even if Djokovic wins the Paris Masters which will offer him 1000 points on victory.
Both Federer and Nadal have enjoyed unprecedented success in men's tennis and have 20 and 19 Grand Slam titles respectively.
Rafael Nadal came to the decision following consultation with the Laver Cup competition doctor.
The Laver Cup is turning out to be an absolute delight for tennis fans, as the second day of the tournament saw Rafael Nadal giving pep-talk to Roger Federer to help him defeat Team World's Nick Kyrgios.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were seen coaching Fabio Fognini during his Laver Cup game against Team World's Jack Sock.
Eight teams among the 24 participating in the group stage, will advance to the knockout rounds, which will continue in Sydney until January 12.
Daniil Medvedev won over the New York crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium after a fearless show against Rafael Nadal in the US Open final.
Rafael Nadal battled past Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in four hours and 49 minutes to win his fourth US Open title and 19th Grand Slam overall.
Rafael Nadal defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in the final to win his 19th Grand Slam title and fourth US Open overall.
Rafael Nadal will be vying for his 19th US Open title and fourth in New York while Daniil Medvedev is eyeing his first Grand Slam title ever.
Rafael Nadal pulled off a 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-1 victory over Matteo Berrettini and will now take on Daniil Medvedev in the final of US Open.
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