Defending champion Rafael Nadal was stunned by world No. 65 Mackenzie McDonald in the second round of the ongoing Australian Open. The unseeded American defeated the legendary Spaniard 6-4, 6-4, and 7-5 in the early hours of Wednesday at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena. Nadal's title defense and quest for his 23rd Grand Slam came to an abrupt end as he struggled throughout with a left hip...
Sloane Stephens has announced that Francisco Roig who was previously associated with Rafael Nadal has joined her coaching team. The 54-year old had been with Nadal throughout his illustrious career that saw him lift his first Grand Slam at the French Open in 2005 up to his most recent at the same event in 2022 - which was the 22nd of his career, an extended record...
World no. 2 Rafael Nadal has announced the appointment of Gustavo Marcaccio to his coaching team. The 36-year-old recently parted company with Francisco Roig who he has been working with since 2005 when he won his first of his 22 Grand Slams at the French Open. Marcaccio is part of the coaching crew at Nadal's academy in his hometown, Mallorca. The academy is famous for producing...
Rafael Nadal has downplayed any expectations heading into the 2023 season. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is unsure of his performance in the upcoming tennis season but assured fans he would prepare in the best way possible. Nadal, recently named the 2022 Esquire Man of the Year for the talent, commitment, and values he displayed over the past 12 months, revealed his doubts surrounding the new...
Novak Djokovic will commence the 2023 tennis season with an appearance at the Adelaide International tournament in preparation for the Australian Open. The 21-time Grand Slam winner will participate in the ATP tournament, which commences on January 1, at the Drive Test Center in Australia. According to the country's Immigration Minister - Andrew Giles, Djokovic was granted a visa by the Australian government last month after...
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