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Uncle Toni Nadal predicts two venues that nephew Rafael may play final match before retirement from tennis

Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach Toni Nadal has predicted two venues where the 36-year-old could play the last match of his career. The older Nadal also suggested that his nephew may find it difficult to step away from the sport while he is close to his peak. Ad The veteran 22-time Grand Slam winner has curtailed his involvement in tennis in recent seasons, and at the end of 2022 he suggested that he would no longer compete in Mexico as he looks to preserve his body for the remaining years of his career.

Alcaraz, Fritz, Andreescu advance to Miami Open 3rd round

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida: Carlos Alcaraz picked up a straight-set win at the Miami Open on Friday to keep his world No. 1 ranking over idle Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Eurosport expert Mats Wilander believes Novak Djokovic is “playing a percentage game” after the Serbian revealed his “objective is longevity” in the final part of his tennis career. Djokovic turns 36 years old in May, ahead of the French Open, where he will hope to win his 23rd Grand Slam to move ahead of Rafael Nadal in the so-called ‘GOAT race’. Ad One of Djokovic’s biggest rivals, Roger Federer, retired in September at the Laver Cup at the age of 41.

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz's impact on men's tennis may be such that he decides the «future history» of the sport, says seven-time major champion Mats Wilander. The Spaniard is still only 19, yet has already won a major — the US Open last year — become the world No. 1 and beaten legends of the game Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Iga Swiatek 'the Rafael Nadal of women's big three' with Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek is going to be «the Rafael Nadal of the women's 'big three'», thinks Mats Wilander. Wilander's fellow tennis legend Chris Evert recently shared her opinion to Eurosport that a triumvirate — akin to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — could be in the process of forming in the women's game, namely Swiatek, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.

When does the clay-court tennis season begin? Which events are Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu playing?

The clay-court season is nearly upon us, with the elite of men's and women's tennis preparing to head to Europe for just over two months on the dirt. It could become one of the most significant periods in tennis history, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic — tied on 22 Grand Slams — both set to make a return to action, having both missed the 'Sunshine Swing' in America.

'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Eurosport expert Chris Evert has expressed her excitement about the «very interesting» rivalry that is emerging between Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina, who she believes could end up being the «Federer, Nadal and Djokovic of women's tennis». Evert spoke about the concern that many felt with the retirement of Serena Williams, but has made it clear that the rising trio of women's tennis could develop a rivalry that is comparable to that of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the men's game.

Carlos Alcaraz: I want to be one of the best men's tennis players in history - Players' Voice

Carlos Alcaraz is only 19, but has already set his sights on being one of tennis’ best-ever players. Alcaraz suffered with an injury at the start of the year following his Flushing Meadows win, but he says that he has drawn inspiration from the successes enjoyed by Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic after their own absences from the tour. Ad The 19-year-old is targeting further Masters 1000 and Grand Slam successes in 2023 to follow his Indian Wells crown, and he regards it as an honour to be a role model for the next generation.

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Uncle Toni Nadal predicts two venues that nephew Rafael may play final match before retirement from tennis

Alcaraz, Fritz, Andreescu advance to Miami Open 3rd round

Novak Djokovic’s ‘longevity’ comments suggest he’s ‘playing a percentage game’ says Mats Wilander

Carlos Alcaraz may 'decide future history' of tennis in battles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - Mats Wilander

Iga Swiatek 'the Rafael Nadal of women's big three' with Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka - Mats Wilander

When does the clay-court tennis season begin? Which events are Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu playing?

'Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic of women's tennis' - Chris Evert on star trio

Carlos Alcaraz: I want to be one of the best men's tennis players in history - Players' Voice