Novak Djokovic needs to take the Covid-19 jab to stop Rafael Nadal from pulling away
By DEBORAH CURTIS-SETCHELL
Rafael Nadal Sport News
Tata Open Maharashtra: Joao Sousa ends Elias Ymer’s run, to meet Emil Ruusuvuori's in final
Joao Sousa moved to Barcelona at the age of 16 and started training at the BTT tennis academy, where Francisco Roig, a key member of Rafael Nadal’s coaching staff, became his mentor. For the following six years, the Portuguese had the opportunity to learn from one of the game’s top minds and also had the occasional opportunities to practise with the Spanish legend himself. Needless to say, the 32-year-old Portuguese has imbibed the never-say-die fighting spirit of the Mallorcan.
Grigor Dimitrov news: Former world No 3 has tested positive for Covid-19
Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, who has reached the heights of world No 3 in his career before, is suspected of having tested positive for Covid-19 after he was forced to pull out of the Dallas Open which starts on February 7.
Australian Open 2022 draw, schedule and how to watch on TV in the UK
It has been a turbulent build-up to this year's Australian Open with the controversy surrounding Novak Djokovic, eyes will now turn to the action with the tournament set to begin on Monday 17 January.
Eric Bana, Shane Warne and other stars watch Nadal win epic Australian Open final
The Australian Open final between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev on Sunday was one for the ages.
Rafael Nadal wants to keep all-time Grand Slam record but believes 21 'is not enough'
Rafael Nadal has said he would like to finish his career as the most decorated male Grand Slam champion in history but believes he will need more than the 21 titles he has won so far.
Rafael Nadal 'lucky to be part' of tennis' 'Big Three' alongside Federer and Djokovic
Rafael Nadal said he "feels lucky to be part" of an era in tennis that includes Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic after the Spaniard won a men's record 21st Grand Slam title at the Australian Open to move one ahead of his two great rivals.
Rafael Nadal defies all logic once again with historic Australian Open triumph
When Rafael Nadal was in Abu Dhabi six weeks ago, there was a certain resignation about the Spaniard. He had just competed in the Mubadala World Tennis Championships, a regular pre-season event for Nadal, and had lost both matches.