Naomi Osaka to watch Rafael Nadal videos in attempt to improve clay game
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka says she plans to watch videos of Rafael Nadal on clay as she attempts to improve her own game on the surface.
Rafael Nadal Sport News
SA's Lloyd Harris is now ranked above Roger Federer in ATP rankings
South African tennis ace Lloyd Harris has moved past legendary Swiss Roger Federer in the latest ATP Tour rankings.
Carlos Alcaraz received phone call from King of Spain after winning Miami Open
Future tennis royalty came into contact with an actual king when Spanish starlet Carlos Alcaraz received a phone call from his country's monarch. King Felipe was one of those who contacted the teenager to congratulate him after his Miami Open success on Sunday.
Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Zverev angry on-court incidents lead to ATP player warning of tougher punishments for misconduct
Tennis officials will dish out stricter punishments for on-court misconduct, the ATP warned players in an internal note on Monday, as the men's governing body also simultaneously reviews its guidelines to clamp down on repeat offenders.
ATP ready to dish out 'stricter' punishments for misconduct after Alexander Zverev, Nick Kyrgios outbursts
Tennis officials have warned the men’s game that players will face harsher punishments for on-court misconduct after a spree of recent controversies. An internal memo was sent on Monday by the ATP, with players also told that guidelines are being reviewed for those who consistently break the rules.
Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘miracle’ breakthrough is ‘sensational’ for Rafael Nadal, claims Alex Corretja
Carlos Alcaraz’s breakthrough is not only verging on a “miracle” but could also turn out to be “sensational” for Rafael Nadal, according to Discovery tennis expert Alex Corretja. The 18-year-old captured his first Masters title at the Miami Open on Sunday with a straight sets win over Casper Ruud – the latest milestone in his meteoric rise. Ad/> Alcaraz was 141st in the ATP rankings at the start of last season but his triumph in Florida has catapulted him to the brink of the world’s top 10.
Naomi Osaka no clay court specialist, but learning from Rafael Nadal
Miami Open runner-up Naomi Osaka has revealed she will be studying videos of Rafael playing on clay courts in an attempt to improve her skills on the slower surfaces.
Carlos Alcaraz ready to win a Grand Slam 'this year' in warning to Nadal and Djokovic
Carlos Alcaraz is setting his sights high after making history as the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open. The 18-year-old now believes he has the ability to win his first Grand Slam title as early as this year, threatening Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal's attempts to continue their race for the most Major titles with Djokovic on 20 and Nadal on 21.