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Novak Djokovic To Begin Bid For 25th Grand Slam Crown In Brisbane

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles gold in Paris. The ATP-WTA event runs December 29-January 5, with the Australian Open to begin on January 12.

Andy Murray reveals why Rafael Nadal would lose his rag away from tennis as he pays classy retirement tribute

Andy Murray has paid a classy tribute to good friend Rafael Nadal following the Spanish icon's retirement - but has teased his former tennis rival for losing his cool whenever he lost a game of Pro Evolution Soccer to the Scot on the Playstation.

A Fine Bromance: Rafael Nadal's Epic Rivalry With Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's rivalry started in the sweltering heat of Miami and ended almost two decades later in tears and hand-holding in an emotional London farewell. In between, the great friends met 40 times, battling out epics on European clay, London grass and hard courts from the United States to Australia. "What a career, Rafa! I always hoped this day would never come," said 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer in a post on social media after news of Nadal's retirement broke.

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic -- The Most Contested Rivalry

Rafael Nadal's rivalry with Roger Federer will forever be remembered for a series of classic clashes, but his head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches and was more closely fought. A record-breaking 60 meetings saw Djokovic come out on top 31 times, although Nadal won 11 of 18 Grand Slam matches. In the Open era, no men met more often on the ATP Tour, with Djokovic and Federer having played 50 times. "My greatest rival is Novak Djokovic," Nadal told Globo Esporte in a 2022 interview.

'Titles Are There But...": Rafael Nadal's Emotional Remark After Tennis Retirement

Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup. The 38-year-old was beaten in the opening singles rubber of the quarter-finals as Netherlands defeated Spain 2-1 to reach the final four. Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, enjoyed a glittering and historic career over the past 23 years. "I leave with the peace of mind that I have left a legacy, which I really feel is not just a sporting one but a personal one," Nadal told fans in Malaga in a speech during a ceremony to honour his retirement. "I understand that the love I have received, if it was just for what happened on the court, would not be the same."

Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series

Australian spin legend Nathan Lyon opened up on his battles with star India batter Virat Kohli, including one at the Adelaide Test back in 2014 in which the 36-year-old smashed twin centuries in his test captaincy debut and made the spinner one of the prime targets of his assault. After a horrid home Test season against Bangladesh and New Zealand and underwhelming Test numbers over the years, Virat will be making his fifth Test series tour of Australia under the toughest of circumstances, with his long-format legacy and spot on the line as India awaits a transition following ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle.

You made tennis world proud – Federer pays tribute to friend and rival Nadal

Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the Spaniard’s retirement, saying: “Your old friend is always cheering for you.”

"Showing Off Those Biceps...": Roger Federer Pens Emotional Note For Retiring Rafael Nadal

One of the greatest sportsmen of all time, Rafael Nadal, prepares to say 'au revoir' to the game that made him a legend. The man who dominated the French Open as if it was his backyard, draws curtains to an illustrious career with the Davis Cup finals 2024. Seeing Nadal hold the tennis racquet in his hand for one final time as a professional, the entire sporting fraternity is emotional. While the sporting world is bound to miss him as he moves from the game, there isn't a rival of his who is going to enjoy his exit. Roger Federer, arguably the biggest rival Nadal has faced on the tennis court, penned an emotional note as the 38-year-old prepares for his final showdown in the court.

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Novak Djokovic To Begin Bid For 25th Grand Slam Crown In Brisbane

Andy Murray reveals why Rafael Nadal would lose his rag away from tennis as he pays classy retirement tribute

A Fine Bromance: Rafael Nadal's Epic Rivalry With Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic -- The Most Contested Rivalry

'Titles Are There But...": Rafael Nadal's Emotional Remark After Tennis Retirement

Nathan Lyon Reveals Hilarious 'Roger Federer' Motivation For Virat Kohli During 2014 Test Series

You made tennis world proud – Federer pays tribute to friend and rival Nadal

"Showing Off Those Biceps...": Roger Federer Pens Emotional Note For Retiring Rafael Nadal