‘Completely destroyed’ – Rafael Nadal explains medical issue during Australian Open win
Rafael Nadal said he was left ‘completely destroyed’ after overcoming stomach problems to beat Denis Shapovalov at the Australian Open.
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‘I'm not 21 anymore’ - Rafael Nadal relieved to have two days off after being ‘completely destroyed’ in QF win
Rafael Nadal says he is looking forward to two days rest after he played out a five-set epic against Denis Shapovalov in the quarter-final of the Australian Open. The 20-time Grand Slam winner eventually overcame the Canadian 14th seed 6-3 6-4 4-6 3-6 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena and will now face Gael Monfils or Matteo Berrettini in the last four. Ad/> The 35-year-old Spaniard will have a two-day break before that match and he told on-court interviewer Jim Courier that he was very much in need of the respite following an intense match.
Nick Kyrgios hits kid in crowd with wild shot, turns tears to smile with gift to say sorry at Australian Open
It has already been another eventful day for Nick Kyrgios at the Australian Open. The home favourite gave a gift to a kid in the crowd he accidentally hit with a wild shot. After he lost his second-round singles match against Daniil Medvedev, Kyrgios has been having a raucous and entertaining doubles campaign alongside his good friend and compatriot, Thanasi Kokkinakis.
Australian Open: Grand Slam event stages first Pride Day at Melbourne Park
As darkness fell on Melbourne, the outside shell of Rod Laver Arena illuminated in rainbow colours.
'You guys are all corrupt!' - Denis Shapovalov in furious rant at Rafael Nadal and umpire at Australian Open
Denis Shapovalov let rip with a furious rant at both Rafael Nadal and the umpire Carlos Bernardes during their fiery quarter-final at the Australian Open. Absolutely livid at what he felt was the 2009 champion at Melbourne Park's constant time-wasting, the Canadian flew into an angry exchange with the umpire where he accused the official of being «corrupt».
American Madison Keys is into Australian Open semis
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'Where is Peng Shuai?' shirts welcome at Australian Open
MELBOURNE : Fans are free to wear, "Where is Peng Shuai?" shirts at the Australian Open but they must not become "disruptive", Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley told Reuters on Tuesday amid criticism of the Grand Slam organisers' earlier stance on the issue.
Tennis Australia reverses course on ban of Peng Shuai protest at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Tennis Australia has reversed the decision to ban Australian Open spectators from protesting against the whereabouts of former Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai, as long as it doesn't disrupt the event.