Injury worries mount for Nadal after Italian Open exit
Defending champion Rafael Nadal was hampered by a foot injury as his bid for a record-extending 11th Italian Open crown was ended by a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov.
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Injury worries mount for Rafael Nadal as foot problem ends Italian Open hopes
Defending champion Rafael Nadal was hampered by a foot injury as his bid for a record-extending 11th Italian Open crown was ended by a three-set defeat to Denis Shapovalov.
Rafael Nadal sparks French Open concern with injury admission after Italian Open exit
Rafael Nadal has confirmed that his chronic foot injury flared up in his 1-6 7-5 6-2 loss to Denis Shapovalov at the Italian Open. The world No 4 admitted that he was "living with an injury" with the French Open less than two weeks away, where he will be hoping to compete for a record 14th title in Paris and 22nd Grand Slam overall.
Rafael Nadal told he can reach 25 Grand Slams as he looks to take back French Open title
Rafael Nadal has been told he could pass Margaret Court's all-time Grand Slam record ahead of the French Open. The world No 4 broke the record for most Major titles won by a male singles player at the start of the year by winning his 21st and is now four away from surpassing Court for the all-time record.
Iga Swiatek rivalling Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, with 25-match winning run
Iga Swiatek is moving into rarefied air. The world No. 1 won her 25th match in a row as she beat two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka to reach the quarter-finals of the Italian Open.
Italian Open: Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Sweep Into Rome Quarters
Novak Djokovic strolled into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a routine 6-2, 6-2 win over Stan Wawrinka, while Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth straight tournament victory by beating Victoria Azarenka. Chasing a sixth title in Rome, Djokovic took one hour, 16 minutes to get past his Swiss opponent without stretching himself and will now face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last eight. Wawrinka, whose first-round victory over Reilly Opelka was his first win in 15 months, was no match for top seed Djokovic and beyond a few classic passing shots he offered little resistance.
Djokovic beats Wawrinka to ease into Italian Open quarters
Novak Djokovic strolled into the Italian Open quarter-finals on Sunday with a routine 6-2, 6-2 win over Stan Wawrinka, while Iga Swiatek continued her bid for a fifth straight tournament victory by beating Victoria Azarenka. Chasing a sixth title in Rome, Djokovic took one hour, 16 minutes to get past his Swiss opponent without stretching himself and will now face Felix Auger-Aliassime in the last eight. Wawrinka, whose first-round victory over Reilly Opelka was his first win in 15 months, was no match for top seed Djokovic and beyond a few classic passing shots he offered little resistance.
Carlos Alcaraz lists what he'd steal from Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer
Carlos Alcaraz has revealed what traits he'd steal from each of the Big Three. The 19-year-old became the first man ever to beat Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal back-to-back on a clay court in Madrid last week and has now shared what he believes to be the best elements of their respective games.