Australian Open 2022: TV channel, times and how to watch online in the UK
The Australian Open kicks off 2022’s Grand Slam tennis calendar as attention turns to matters on the court following the uncertainty surrounding Novak Djokovic.
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Rafael Nadal reveals he considered ‘saying goodbye’ to tennis last year
Rafael Nadal has revealed that during some of the lowest points of his six-month injury layoff last year he had conversations with his team and family about the possibility that he may have to “say goodbye” to tennis.
Tug. Tuck. Wipe. Repeat: Nadal’s rituals help defy his breaking body
Rafael Nadal lays down his towel, spreads it across two parallel court-side advertising boards. He gently tugs at the near corners to ensure it is taut. Then looks at it again, pulls the far right-hand corner just a little. He squinches his face and surveys the symmetry, pats it with his hand. Content, he turns on his heels towards the baseline, ready for his serving ritual.
Rafael Nadal is ‘unique, special’ talent – Alex Corretja on Spaniard’s run to Australian Open final
Rafael Nadal has proved he is a “unique” and “special” talent during his run to the Australian Open final, according to Eurosport expert Alex Corretja. Nadal has endured an injury nightmare since bowing out of the French Open in June and had not played a tournament in five months prior to touching down in Melbourne. Ad/> The Spaniard admitted he had doubts “every single day” about whether he would ever play again as he battled the chronic problem in his left foot.
Rafael Nadal 'more relaxed about winning 21st Grand Slam than Novak Djokovic' says Becker on Australian Open
Eurosport expert Boris Becker has given his analysis after Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Australian Open as he closes in on a 21st Grand Slam title. The Spaniard, who is eyeing a historic major title in improbable fashion, brushed the big-hitting Italian aside in four sets, 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3, on Rod Laver Arena in what ended up being an inspired semi-final win. Ad/> A few months ago, the 35-year-old did not even know if he would be in Australia to participate after struggling with injuries over a sustained period ahead of the tournament.
Rafael Nadal conquers self-doubt as he chases record 21st major at Australian Open
Rafael Nadal says he feels his tennis career is «alive» again after reaching his sixth Australian Open final.
Emotional Rafael Nadal secures shot at history after fearing his career was over
Rafael Nadal shed tears of happiness and disbelief after going from doubts about his future in tennis to the Australian Open final in little over a month.
