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Rafa Nadal

Rafael Nadal bows out — a tearful farewell to tennis in emotional Davis Cup defeat

Sport

Rafael Nadal bows out — a tearful farewell to tennis in emotional Davis Cup defeat

By Reuters

Nadal says Olympics is main goal after early defeat at Roland-Garros

Sport

Nadal says Olympics is main goal after early defeat at Roland-Garros

By Reuters

No joy for Springboks and Kolisi at Laureus World Sports Awards

South Africa

No joy for Springboks and Kolisi at Laureus World Sports Awards

By Craig Ray

Does it matter if Djokovic is the GOAT or not? It’s a subjective exercise regardless of the stats

Sport

Does it matter if Djokovic is the GOAT or not? It’s a subjective exercise regardless of the stats

By Craig Ray

Body slammed – Nadal faces uncertain future after Roland Garros withdrawal

Sport

Body slammed – Nadal faces uncertain future after Roland Garros withdrawal

By Craig Ray

Djokovic’s record is the best, but is he the greatest men’s tennis player of all time?

Sport

Djokovic’s record is the best, but is he the greatest men’s tennis player of all time?

By Craig Ray

Emotionally drained Djokovic savours Australian Open glory

Sport

Emotionally drained Djokovic savours Australian Open glory

By Shrivathsa Sridhar

Roger Federer brought beauty, grace and lots of magic to the tennis arena

Sport

Roger Federer brought beauty, grace and lots of magic to the tennis arena

By Craig Ray

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open triumph previews the next chapter of men’s tennis

Sport

Carlos Alcaraz’s US Open triumph previews the next chapter of men’s tennis

By Rory Carroll

Sun sets on the golden era of women's tennis with Serena Williams' retirement

Sport

Sun sets on the golden era of women's tennis with Serena Williams' retirement

By Steve Keating, Amy Tennery and Dhruv Munjal

Novak Djokovic withdraws from US Open after choosing not to vaccinate against Covid-19

Sport

Novak Djokovic withdraws from US Open after choosing not to vaccinate against Covid-19

By Sudipto Ganguly for Reuters

Wimbledon glory beckons, but Australia is wary of embracing ‘Nincompoop Nick’ Kyrgios

Sport

Wimbledon glory beckons, but Australia is wary of embracing ‘Nincompoop Nick’ Kyrgios

By Nick Mulvenney