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October 11th, 2023

Australian Open Confirms Return Of Nadal In 2024; Rafa Not So Sure

Rafael Nadal is at least on the right path for a 2024 return.

Posted by Staff @ 3:05 pm in Australian Open | 6 Comments »

May 27th, 2023

Rafa-Less Roland Garros Begins Djokovic’s Summer Of History; French Open Picks & Pans

Sean Randall makes his pick for the French Open.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:17 pm in French Open | 3 Comments »

May 23rd, 2023

2023 French Open Seedings – Men: Alcaraz Set For Debut As Grand Slam Top Seed

Carlos Alcaraz leads the men’s seedings in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 11:21 pm in French Open | Comments Off on 2023 French Open Seedings – Men: Alcaraz Set For Debut As Grand Slam Top Seed

May 19th, 2023

Rafael Nadal Is Gonna Fight To Play Tennis Again

To play again at the French, Rafael Nadal might face his toughest test yet.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:48 am in French Open | 1 Comment »

May 18th, 2023

Rafael Nadal Confirms French Open Withdrawal, Return Unknown, Plans 2024 Farewell Tour

For the first time in 18 years, Rafael Nadal will miss the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 10:43 am in French Open | 17 Comments »

May 17th, 2023

Rafael Nadal To Hold Thursday Press Conference To Announce…. French Open Withdrawal?

What will Rafael Nadal announce tomorrow in Mallorca?

Posted by Staff @ 4:38 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Rafael Nadal To Hold Thursday Press Conference To Announce…. French Open Withdrawal?

May 6th, 2023

Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Rome, French Looking Shaky

Rafael Nadal’s injury continues to linger.

Posted by Staff @ 1:26 am in Rome | Comments Off on Rafael Nadal Withdraws From Rome, French Looking Shaky

April 21st, 2023

Rafael Nadal Will Now Miss Madrid!

The French Open is looking shaky for Rafael Nadal.

Posted by Staff @ 9:49 am in Madrid | Comments Off on Rafael Nadal Will Now Miss Madrid!

April 4th, 2023

Nadal, Alcaraz Withdraw From Monte Carlo Masters

Three big withdrawals today from next week’s Monte Carlo Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 4:36 pm in Monte Carlo | Comments Off on Nadal, Alcaraz Withdraw From Monte Carlo Masters

January 19th, 2023

Rafael Nadal Announces He’ll Be Out 6-8 Weeks, Back For Clay?

Rafael Nadal will likely miss the March Masters events.

Posted by Staff @ 3:29 am in Australian Open | 1 Comment »

January 18th, 2023

Injured Nadal Ousted From Australian Open By McDonald; Djokovic, Murray Return

Will Rafael Nadal return to the Australian Open?

Posted by Staff @ 12:05 pm in Australian Open | Comments Off on Injured Nadal Ousted From Australian Open By McDonald; Djokovic, Murray Return

January 17th, 2023

Djokovic Dominates, Murray Stuns Berrettini At Australian Open; Nadal, Medvedev Wed.

No issues for Novak Djokovic and his hamstring last night.

Posted by Staff @ 4:38 pm in Australian Open | 18 Comments »

January 16th, 2023

Nadal Toughs Out Draper, Kyrgios Out Of Australian Open; Djokovic Returns, Berrettini v Murray Tues

Novak Djokovic is back tonight in Australia!

Posted by Staff @ 12:39 pm in Australian Open | Comments Off on Nadal Toughs Out Draper, Kyrgios Out Of Australian Open; Djokovic Returns, Berrettini v Murray Tues

January 15th, 2023

Nadal, Swiatek, Young Stars Headline Opening Day At Australian Open

It’s opening day at the Australian Open!

Posted by Staff @ 7:35 pm in Australian Open | Comments Off on Nadal, Swiatek, Young Stars Headline Opening Day At Australian Open

January 15th, 2023

Rafael Nadal On Facing Jack Draper: One Of The Toughest 1st Rounds I Could Get

Rafadel Nadal is already unhappy with the Dunlop balls at the Australian Open.

Posted by Staff @ 12:03 am in Australian Open | Comments Off on Rafael Nadal On Facing Jack Draper: One Of The Toughest 1st Rounds I Could Get