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Rafael Nadal shares injury recovery update on social media in preparation for clay court season

Rafael Nadal has stepped up his recovery from a lengthy injury and shared footage on social media of himself hitting on a tennis court again. The 22-time Grand Slam champion picked up a hip injury in his defeat to Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in January and was initially expected to be out for six to eight weeks. Ad However, the Spaniard withdrew from Indian Wells and the Miami Open this month because of the issue.

'She's better than anyone' - Iga Swiatek congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin for breaking World Cup win record

Iga Swiatek has congratulated Mikaela Shiffrin after she won her 87th World Cup race to become the most decorated skier of all time at just 27 years old. The world No. 1 and Shiffrin have struck up a virtual friendship in the last three years with both athletes praising each other through interviews and messages on social media.

Bjorn Borg backs 'unbelievable' Novak Djokovic for more success and expects Rafael Nadal to continue

Bjorn Borg has predicted that Rafael Nadal will soon retire but believes that fellow veteran Novak Djokovic will win more Grand Slam singles titles. Following the retirement of Roger Federer and the surgeries undergone by Andy Murray, Nadal and Djokovic are the last two of tennis’ 'big four' to remain credible challengers for the Grand Slams on the men’s side of the sport. Ad Djokovic and Nadal are both battling against the passage of time as they look to add a few remaining titles to their CVs before they are forced to hang up their racquets.

Daniil Medvedev 'scared' to play Rafael Nadal on clay and facing Novak Djokovic in Australia is 'tough'

World No. 6 Daniil Medvedev admits that he is scared to play Rafael Nadal on clay. The 2021 US Open winner and 22-time Grand Slam champion Nadal have played each other six times — with the Spaniard winning five of their meetings.

Casper Ruud makes Rafael Nadal on clay v Novak Djokovic on hard court comparison at Indian Wells

Casper Ruud compares what it is like facing Rafael Nadal on clay to playing Novak Djokovic on hard courts. The Norwegian has played Nadal just once on the red dirt and that was in the French Open final in 2022, which the Spaniard won 6-3 6-3 6-0. Ad Ruud says playing Nadal on clay feels as if he is playing the 36-year-old «in his backyard» and that he felt «clueless» when trying to find a tactic to overcome the 22-time Grand Slam champion back in June.

Ben Shelton - ‘I am not a tourist, I am ready to compete against anybody’ - Players' Voice

It is barely March. However, Ben Shelton has had himself a breakout year. Prior to the Australian Open, the 20-year-old had never left the United States.

Novak Djokovic: Why Indian Wells withdrawal could help world No. 1 achieve rare tennis feat

Novak Djokovic’s absence from the Sunshine Swing could yet prove a blessing in disguise, claims Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. On Monday it was confirmed that the Serb would miss Indian Wells – and likely the Miami Open — in another twist to the saga around his vaccination status. Ad It means the 35-year-old can effectively start preparing for the clay-court season and Roland-Garros, where he will aim to surpass Rafael Nadal in the all-time men’s standings with his 23rd Grand Slam title, and continue his hunt for the Calendar Grand Slam.

Carlos Alcaraz aiming for Indian Wells glory with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal absent - 'I'm ready'

Carlos Alcaraz insists he is “ready” for Indian Wells and has played down any injury concerns. The 19-year-old was visibly injured in his Rio Open final defeat to Cameron Norrie on February 26 and withdrew from Acapulco the following week with a hamstring injury. Ad But the world No.

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Rafael Nadal shares injury recovery update on social media in preparation for clay court season

'She's better than anyone' - Iga Swiatek congratulates Mikaela Shiffrin for breaking World Cup win record

Bjorn Borg backs 'unbelievable' Novak Djokovic for more success and expects Rafael Nadal to continue

Daniil Medvedev 'scared' to play Rafael Nadal on clay and facing Novak Djokovic in Australia is 'tough'

Casper Ruud makes Rafael Nadal on clay v Novak Djokovic on hard court comparison at Indian Wells

Ben Shelton - ‘I am not a tourist, I am ready to compete against anybody’ - Players' Voice

Novak Djokovic: Why Indian Wells withdrawal could help world No. 1 achieve rare tennis feat

Carlos Alcaraz aiming for Indian Wells glory with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal absent - 'I'm ready'