Rafael Nadal plays down his chances ahead of tennis comeback in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal believes it is “impossible” for him to think about winning tournaments as he prepares to make his comeback from a year on the sidelines.
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Nadal plays down title expectations ahead of Brisbane comeback
Rafa Nadal said it is still "impossible" for him to think about winning tournaments as he prepares for his much-awaited comeback at the Brisbane International after spending almost a year on the sidelines with a hip injury.
Swiatek hopes women's 'Big Three' can stay competitive for years
World number one Iga Swiatek hopes the emerging "Big Three" of women's tennis that includes herself, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina can maintain their form for years, saying on Thursday that it was too tough to predict who will dominate in 2024.
Djokovic, Alcaraz say Nadal will reach top level after injury return
RIYADH : Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz expect Rafa Nadal to be at his competitive best at the Australian Open next month despite a hip injury that wiped out the veteran Spaniard's 2023 season.
Sport-All roads lead to Paris in 2024
LONDON : All sporting roads lead to Paris next year with the first post-COVID Olympic Games looming large on the horizon but the two-week extravaganza will merely be the centrepiece for another 12 months of compelling theatre.
Thiem, Raducanu headline Australian Open qualifying field
Former U.S. Open champions Dominic Thiem and Emma Raducanu will headline the qualifying field for the Australian Open as they look to reignite their careers in 2024 following struggles with injuries.
Moya unsure how Nadal will cope with Grand Slam demands on comeback
Rafa Nadal has shown good progress in training since recovering from a hip injury but his coach Carlos Moya still worries about how the former world number one's body will hold up against the rigours of Grand Slam tennis.
Djokovic says young rivals have awoken his inner 'beast'
Novak Djokovic turns 37 next year but the Serbian says his appetite for success will only increase with young challengers awakening the "beast" in him.