Djokovic survives scare to beat Djere in Belgrade
Novak Djokovic battled back from a set and a break down to beat Laslo Djere in his opening match of the ATP event in Belgrade on Wednesday, avoiding a third consecutive defeat.
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Rafa Nadal making his comeback from injury at the Madrid Open is 'risky', says Eurosport's Alex Corretja
Rafael Nadal is taking a risk if he decides to come back from injury at the Madrid Open, according to Alex Corretja. Nadal was diagnosed with a stress fracture of his rib following his Indian Wells final loss to Taylor Fritz in early March.
Carlos Alcaraz warned over 'totally crazy' Rafael Nadal-like fever at Barcelona Open
Carlos Alcaraz has been told he must "learn to deal with" his newfound fame and hype after causing the same type of frenzy as Rafael Nadal at the Barcelona Open. Former world No 2 Alex Corrteja warned his fellow Spaniard that his week at the ATP 500 event would be "very important" but admitted he had no doubt that the 18-year-old would learn to handle the pressures of becoming a top player and big star in his home country.
Stefanos Tsitsipas talks up post-Djokovic and Nadal rivalry amid claim 'Big Three' is over
Stefanos Tsitsipas has talked up a future rivalry with 18-year-old Carlos Alcaraz after making a bold claim that there is "no more Big Three". Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have dominated the game for the better part of two decades but the world No 5 pointed out that they were no longer on top as he set his sights on filling the gap left behind in a post-Big Three era.
Rafael Nadal targeting Madrid Open return from injury as uncle Toni confirms Spaniard ‘intends to play’
Rafael Nadal is targeting a return to action at the Madrid Open in a fortnight’s time, according to his uncle Toni Nadal. The Spaniard returned to the practice courts on Monday after a four-week layoff due to a stress fracture in his rib en route to reaching the Indian Wells final in March.
Rafael Nadal will 'arrive' for Madrid Open as his uncle shares conversation about injury
Rafael Nadal is on track to make his comeback from injury at the Madrid Open at the beginning of May. The world No 4 has been sidelined since Indian Wells after picking up a stress fracture in his rib but his former coach and uncle Toni Nadal has now shared a conversation between the two, confirming that the 'King of Clay' hopes to return at the tournament where he is a five-time champion.
Stefanos Tsitsipas explains goal to break up Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal dominance
Stefanos Tsitsipas has set his sights on breaking up the dominance of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic this season after his Monte Carlo title win, as he aims to reach the world's top two by the end of the year. The Greek is already No 2 in the race to the ATP Finals, which totals points won in 2022 alone, and is bidding to hold onto his place as the season progresses.
Roger Federer snubbed for Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in GOAT debate
Roger Federer has been discounted from the GOAT debate following his time sidelined with injury, according to former world No 3 David Ferrer. The Barcelona Open tournament director said it was currently a two-man race between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic to be the greatest player, claiming the Spaniard was the current "best".