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Federer hails Nadal’s remarkable journey as Spaniard set for final bow in Davis Cup

Federer hails Nadal’s remarkable journey as Spaniard set for final bow in Davis Cup

Tennis legend Roger Federer has paid tribute to his longtime rival and friend Rafael Nadal for the Spaniard’s epic career, which spanned over 20 years, Afrosport reports. The two tennis legends were rivals on the court for almost 15 years, and as Nadal gears up for his last official tournament—the Davis Cup—this week, Federer penned an emotional farewell to the Spaniard on social media. Federer stated...

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of Laver Cup due to fitness problems

Rafael Nadal: Spaniard pulls out of Laver Cup due to fitness problems

22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal will not compete in this year’s Laver Cup, which begins next week in Berlin, as the Spaniard has pulled out, citing fitness issues as his reason, Afrosport reports. The 38-year-old on Thursday said he would not be able to play at his best, conceding that “there are other players who can help the team deliver the win”. Nadal’s last appearance...

Australian Open: Djokovic equals record Grand Slam title 

Australian Open: Djokovic equals record Grand Slam title 

Novak Djokovic overcame world No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-5) in grand style to win his 22nd Grand Slam title, tying Spain's Rafael Nadal for the most men's major titles. Despite concerns about a thigh injury sustained in the Adelaide International earlier this month, the Serbian defeated Tsitsipas to join a select group of four other players who have won 22 Grand Slam...