Rafael Nadal returns from injury in Madrid with eyes on yet another French Open prize
Rafael Nadal returns to competitive action this week at the Madrid Open looking to pick up where he left off following a month out due to a rib injury.
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'I'm on time' - Rafael Nadal says he is on track to be match fit and ready for the French Open next month
Rafael Nadal believes he is on track to be fully fit and ready to play at the French Open next month. The 21-time Grand Slam champion confirmed earlier this week that he will return to action at the Madrid Open which starts on May 1. Ad/> The 35-year-old has not played since he suffered breathing issues during his Indian Wells final defeat to Taylor Fritz in March and revealed afterwards he had a stress fracture in one of his ribs.
Rafael Nadal 'disabled' by rib injury as star makes honest admission before Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal admits his rib injury has been "disabling" as he prepares for his return to the court next week. Nadal suffered a stress fracture to his rib at the Indian Wells Masters in March.
Real Madrid Nadal: "Rodrygo me gusta, es muy fino y muy resolutivo"
Rafael Nadal hizo el saque de honor del partido Real Madrid-Espanyol, correspondiente a la 34ª jornada de Liga, que se disputa esta tarde en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu (16:15 h; Movistar LaLiga). Así lo había confirmado el club blanco en las horas previas al partido, destacando que el tenista mallorquín, que es socio de honor del Real Madrid desde 2011, es el único tenista de la historia con 21 Grand Slam tras conquistar en enero el Open de Australia.
Carlos Alcaraz 'something special' but David Ferrer wary of Rafael Nadal 'big burden'
David Ferrer has warned the "special" Carlos Alcaraz of the perils of having to follow Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal. At just 18, Alcaraz has already cemented a reputation as a future star of the sport, having won three ATP titles in 2022 in Rio, Miami, and Barcelona, and risen up to No.9 in the world rankings in the process.
Carlos Alcaraz sent Rafael Nadal 'burden' warning labelled even though Spaniard 'special'
David Ferrer has warned the "special" Carlos Alcaraz of the perils of having to follow Spanish compatriot Rafael Nadal. At just 18, Alcaraz has already cemented a reputation as a future star of the sport, having won three ATP titles in 2022 in Rio, Miami, and Barcelona, and risen up to No 9 in the world rankings in the process.
Real Madrid Nadal se apunta a la fiesta del Bernabéu
Rafael Nadal hará el saque de honor del partido Real Madrid-Espanyol, correspondiente a la 34ª jornada de Liga, que se disputará esta tarde en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu (16:15 h; Movistar LaLiga).
'I've never seen him with this intensity' - Ronnie O'Sullivan on fire against John Higgins at World Championship
Ronnie O'Sullivan has never played with the «intensity» he is showing at the moment, according to Neal Foulds. The Eurosport expert was most impressed with O'Sullivan as he made a break of 101 — his 10th Crucible century of the year — to lead John Higgins 12-8 at the mid-session interval, needing just five more frames to claim his place in the World Championship final.