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Rafael Nadal made a winning start on return to singles

Rafael Nadal makes winning start on return, beats Dominic Thiem in straight sets

Tennis | Jan 02, 2024, 07:15 PM IST

Returning to court for a singles match after 349 days, Spanish champion Rafael Nadal made a winning start at Brisbane International beating Austria's Dominic Thiem in straight sets. Nadal suffered an injury last January before he got his left hip operated on in June and was out of action since then.

Rafale Nadal and Dominic Thiem at an exhibition tournament

Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem Live: Where to watch Nadal's returning match live on TV, online?

Tennis | Dec 31, 2023, 11:00 PM IST

Rafael Nadal is set to face the 2022 US Open champion Dominic Thiem in the Round of 32 match at Brisbane International 2024 on Tuesday. Nadal is returning to action for the first time since his injury loss in the second round of the Australian Open in January 2023.

Rafael Nadal in a training session at Brisbane

Rafael Nadal to face former Grand Slam champion Dominic Thiem in his first match since January 2023

Tennis | Dec 31, 2023, 04:04 PM IST

The 22-time Grand Slam winner lost his doubles match at Brisbane International 2024 to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson at the Pat Rafter Arena on Sunday and faces former rival Dominic Thiem in the Round of 32 singles match on Tuesday.

Australian Open Tournament Director and CEO of Tennis Australia Craig Tiley.

Australian Open becomes more rewarding with $10 million increase in prize money

Tennis | Dec 29, 2023, 11:13 AM IST

World No.1 men's player, Novak Djokovic, will defend his title this year in Melbourne whereas Aryna Sabalenka will be tasked with the same in the women's division.

Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki to make comeback at

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka in entry list, former champion Wozniacki gets wild card

Tennis | Dec 07, 2023, 05:26 PM IST

The 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal missed out an entire year after suffering a knee injury during the Australian Open 2023 but is set to make a comeback through Brisbane International in January. Nadal gets entry at the next year's Australian Open through protected ratings.

Rafael Nadal during the 2023 Australian Open

Rafael Nadal to make long-awaited return, confirms participation in first ATP 2024 tour

Tennis | Dec 02, 2023, 08:32 PM IST

"You never know how things will turn out but my intention is that next year will be my last year," Rafael Nadal said in his return post. Nadal last played a competitive tennis tournament during the Australian Open 2023 and missed the remainder season due to a hip flexor injury.

Novak Djokovic eyes Career Golden Slam in the Paris Olympics

What is Golden Slam in Tennis? List of players to win most prestigious title in Tennis

Tennis | Aug 04, 2024, 06:59 PM IST

Legendary German Steffi Graf is the only Tennis player to win a Golden Slam which she achieved in 1988 by winning all four Grand Slams and the gold medal at the Olympics. Novak Djokovic targets a Career Golden Slam in the final against Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Olympics 2024.

Novak Djokovic began his Wimbledon 2023 campaign with a win

Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic equals Nadal's Grand Slam feat with first round win; Coco Gauf suffers exit

Tennis | Jul 04, 2023, 07:17 AM IST

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic began his Wimbledon 2023 campaign with a win in the first round against Pedro Cachin while American teenage sensation Coco Gauff suffered a surprising first-round exit.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open 2023 due to injury, gives update on retirement

Tennis | May 18, 2023, 07:59 PM IST

Roland Garros, the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris will begin with its main-draw games on May 28.

ATP Rankings: Rafael Nadal loses spot in top 10, 1st time in 18 years

Tennis | Mar 21, 2023, 09:27 AM IST

Nadal has been sidelined since January by an injured hip flexor.

Rafael Nadal lavishes praise on Messi, endorses Argentina skipper for Laureus Sportsman of the Year

Other Sports | Feb 21, 2023, 01:57 PM IST

The nominees for the coveted Laureus Sportsman of the Year award have been announced and it features names like Lionel Messi and Rafael Nadal. Interestingly Nadal feels that Leo Messi should win the award as he accomplished his greatest goal by winning the World Cup trophy last year.

Australian Open 2023: Mackenzie McDonald stuns Champion Rafael Nadal in 2nd Round to claim big win

Tennis | Jan 18, 2023, 01:43 PM IST

Australian Open 2023: Defending champion Rafael Nadal has exited the ongoing Australian Open 2023 after he faced a second round debacle against Mackenzie McDonald

Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek begin their Australian Open

Australian Open 2023 | Nadal fights in 1st round, Swiatek marches in 2nd round; key results on Day 1

Tennis | Jan 17, 2023, 12:21 AM IST

Australian Open 2023 | The 1st day of the Australian Open 2023 tournament witnessed some tough action between the Tennis stars. The likes of Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek looked far from the best but managed to cruise into round 2.

United Cup | Cameron Norrie beats Rafael Nadal; Britain take 1-0 lead over Spain in tournament

Tennis | Dec 31, 2022, 06:12 PM IST

United Cup | Britain's Cameron Norrie got the better of Spain's Rafael Nadal in three sets in the United Cup. He helped his team get a 1-0 lead over Spain in the tournament.

Australian Open 2023: From Novak Djokovic to Rafael Nadal, here are top 5 players to watch for

Tennis | Dec 27, 2022, 02:36 PM IST

What are the ATP rankings? What about their performance in Grand Slams in 2022? Who are the key players to watch out for the upcoming Australian Open 2023? Here's everything you need to know

ITF name Iga Swiatek, Rafael Nadal as World Champions

Tennis | Dec 15, 2022, 09:44 PM IST

Nadal won despite finishing No. 2 in the ATP rankings behind Carlos Alcaraz, while Swiatek topped the year-end WTA rankings.

ATP Tour Finals: Nadal crashes out after another straight-set defeat; Alcaraz to end 2022 as No.1

Tennis | Nov 16, 2022, 09:39 AM IST

ATP Tour Finals: 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has been ousted in the ongoing ATP World Tour finals after he lost to Canadian Felix Auger Aliassime on Tuesday (November 15) evening. Meanwhile, his compatriot Carlos Alcaraz is now guaranteed to finish 2022 as World No.1

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