Rafael Nadal eyeing 21st slam title but says ‘happiness doesn’t depend’ on win
Rafael Nadal is relishing the opportunity to surprise as he attempts to hunt down a record 21st grand slam title at the Australian Open.
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Novak Djokovic still world No. 1 even if Daniil Medvedev secures Australian Open title - John McEnroe
John McEnroe has insisted Novak Djokovic is the world’s No. 1 tennis player, even if he is dislodged by Daniil Medvedev. With Djokovic absent from the Australian Open, he will lose all the points he gained when he won the final 12 months ago.
Women's Ashes Test live updates: Australia in box seat on day two with England chasing quick wickets
Australia will be hoping to add some quick runs early on day two of the Women's Ashes Test before attentions turn to attacking England's batting line up.
Home favourite Ashleigh Barty races into Australian Open final
Ashleigh Barty defeated Madison Keys to become the first Australian woman to reach the final of her home grand slam for more than 40 years.
Canada's Christine Sinclair inks contract extension with NWSL's Portland Thorns
Canada captain Christine Sinclair has signed a contract extension with the Portland Thorns through 2022, with an option for the 2023 NWSL season.
Rafael Nadal a phenomenal, freak individual but John McEnroe worried about toll on Spaniard's 35-year-old body
John McEnroe has described Rafael Nadal as one of the most phenomenal athletes of all time and a freak individual, but is concerned the 35-year-old's body could be a worry in his Australian Open semi-final with Matteo Berrettini. Nadal has been in excellent form in what is his first Grand Slam since picking up an injury in last year’s French Open, but he was pushed to the limit by Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-finals. Ad/> Nadal required treatment for a stomach problem, and his camp revealed he lost a huge amount of weight during the gruelling five-set encounter.
Novak Djokovic news: Has tennis proved it is bigger than its top player?
It was the story that dominated the agenda ahead of this year’s Australian Open, but Rafael Nadal was the first to inject some perspective on a tale that became a global talking point.