Nadal turning the improbable into reality
MELBOURNE : Almost five months after Rafa Nadal posted a photograph of himself on crutches after a medical procedure, the 35-year-old Spanish great is within range of his most improbable triumph.
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'Maybe a chance to say goodbye' - Rafael Nadal admits he was close to retiring ahead of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal admits he has spent a lot of time thinking about saying “goodbye” to tennis, as he prepares to fight for his 21st major title. The 35-year-old has the chance to secure the record for most Grand Slam wins in the men's game if he takes victory in the Australian Open final against world No.
Australian Open: Rafael Nadal beats Matteo Berrettini to reach Melbourne final
Rafael Nadal moved one win away from a record 21st Grand Slam men's title after a dominant start enabled him to beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the Australian Open semi-finals.
Rafael Nadal brushes aside Matteo Berrettini to reach Australian Open final and close on 21st Grand Slam title
Rafael Nadal overcame seventh seed Matteo Berrettini to reach the Australian Open final and close in on a record-breaking 21st Grand Slam singles title. The Spaniard, who is eyeing a historic major title in improbable fashion, brushed the big-hitting Italian aside in four sets, 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3, on Rod Laver Arena in what ended up being an inspired semi-final win. Ad/> A few months ago, the 35-year-old did not even know if he would be in Australia to participate after struggling with injuries over a sustained period ahead of the tournament.
Nadal targets shot at history, Medvedev faces Tsitsipas test at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal can give himself a shot at becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles, providing he can get past Italian power server Matteo Berrettini when they clash in an afternoon Australian Open semi-final on Rod Laver Arena on Friday.
Ko leads Gainbridge LPGA after superb opening round
Lydia Ko fired a nine-under 63 at Boca Rio on Thursday as she climbed to the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the Gainbridge LPGA in Florida.
Nadal closes in on quest for greatness, Medvedev running on empty
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal is two matches away from getting the jump on golden era rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer to become all-time Grand Slam leader as the Australian Open gets down to the last four on Friday (Jan 28).
History in the making as men's semi-finalists vie for glory
MELBOURNE : An Australian Open that began with an unprecedented saga involving reigning champion Novak Djokovic will finish with a historic flourish on Sunday with all four men's semi-finalists having the chance to write their names into the record books.