John McEnroe cautions ‘it could get tiring’ for Rafael Nadal’s opponents to hear about his foot injury
John McEnroe believes it must be “tiring to opponents” to constantly hear Rafael Nadal say “I didn’t feel my foot, I couldn’t even feel it!”
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2021 Runner-up Matteo Berrettini Says He's Out Of Wimbledon With COVID-19
Italy's Matteo Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up and a title favourite this year, pulled out of the tournament on Tuesday after testing positive for coronavirus. "I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from @wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result," the 26-year-old Italian wrote on Instagram. Berrettini was widely regarded as one of the biggest threats to defending champion Novak Djokovic at the All England Club, having captured back-to-back grass-court titles in Stuttgart and Queen's.
Why Wimbledon players don't have to curtsey to Royals
Wimbledon is well underway and another competitive day awaits both players and fans alike.
Watch: Carlos Alcaraz's Stunning Backhand Winner During Epic Five-Set Win Over Jan-Lennard Struff At Wimbledon
Carlos Alcaraz has been earmarked as a future Grand Slam champion, but on Monday night, he had to pull out something special just to reach the second round at Wimbledon. The Spanish teenage star came back from two sets to one down to beat Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4. Alcaraz, the youngest man in the draw, fired 30 aces and 73 winners in the thrilling five-set win over his German opponent.
Emma Raducanu looks to emulate Rafael Nadal 'fight and energy' after Wimbledon first-round win
Emma Raducanu revealed that her Wimbledon first-round victory over Alison Van Uytvanck was at least partly-inspired by Rafael Nadal. The Brit overcame her Belgian opponent 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court and showed up to her post-match press conference wearing a training jersey branded with Nadal’s personal ‘raging bull’ logo. Ad/> Asked about her choice of clothing, the 19-year-old explained that the 22-time Grand Slam winner’s fighting spirit is a motivating factor for her and something she aims to replicate in her own game.
Emma Raducanu takes leaf out of Rafa Nadal's book as she opens her Wimbledon campaign with 6-4, 6-4 win over Belgium's Alison Van Uytvanck
Emma Raducanu began her quest for a second Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Alison Van Uytvanck.
Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams share heartwarming moment
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams shared a heartwarming moment after a chance encounter at Wimbledon.
Serena returns at Wimbledon as Nadal eyes next leg of Slam
Serena Williams returns to singles tennis at Wimbledon after a year away on Tuesday as Rafael Nadal begins his quest to win the third leg of a potential calendar Grand Slam.