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FILE: Nadal will be looking to win a record-extending 14th title at Roland Garros after losing to Djokovic in last year’s semi-finals. Picture: AFP

Australian open

Nadal to play in Barcelona ahead of French Open

By AFP

Rafael Nadal will be looking to win his 13th title on the clay courts in Barcelona after first lifting the trophy in 2005.

  • Novak Djokovic in action at the Paris Masters on 2 November 2021. Picture: @RolexPMasters/Twitter

    Djokovic ready to play 'better than ever'

    The 34-year old admitted that the Australian Open fiasco might have left a mark, but that he is aiming for glory again.

    94 days ago
  • In this file photo taken on 17 November 2021, Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after defeating Russia's Andrey Rublev during their first round singles match of the ATP Finals at the Pala Alpitour venue in Turin. Picture: Marco BERTORELLO/AFP

    Djokovic 'not anti-vax' but would rather skip events than be forced into jab

    Novak Djokovic was asked in an interview with the BBC, published on Tuesday, if he would sacrifice taking part in events such as Wimbledon and the French Open over his stance on the vaccine.

    96 days ago
  • FILE: Novak Djokovic was unable to challenge for a 21st Grand Slam singles title, which was won over the weekend by his rival Rafael Nadal, who is now the most decorated player in tennis history. Picture: 1213rf.com

    Djokovic to speak about Australian Open controversy in '7 to 10 days'

    The world number one's visa was cancelled last month ahead of the season-opening Grand Slam over his COVID-19 vaccination status, and he has kept a relatively low profile since returning to Serbia -- making just a handful of brief appearances.

    108 days ago
  • FILE: Novak Djokovic. Picture: 123rf.com

    Djokovic remains number one despite Australian Open absence

    The 34-year-old was unable to play in the first Grand Slam of the year after being deported from Australia over COVID-19 vaccination issues but he extended his record-breaking run as number one to 358 weeks.

    111 days ago
  •  Daniil Medvedev. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Medvedev 'not that disappointed' after losing two-set lead to Nadal

    The world number two looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title after his US Open breakthrough last year when he held three break points against Nadal's serve in the third set after winning the first two at Melbourne Park.

    111 days ago
  • Rafael Nadal with his Australian Open trophy. with his victory, Nadal became the first player in the Open era to win 21 Grand Slam titles. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Nadal, Barty give Australian Open desperately needed happy ending

    After the chaos that preceded the tournament, Tennis Australia couldn't have dreamt of a happier ending - and it was one they desperately needed, after a competition riddled with unforced errors on the organisers' parts.

    111 days ago
  • Australia's Ashleigh Barty holds her trophy following her victory in the women's singles final match against Danielle Collins of the US on day thirteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 29 January 2022. Picture: Aaron Francis/AFP

    Barty ends 44-year drought in 'dream come true' Australian Open

    The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set against fearless American Danielle Collins but came storming back to win on a tiebreak and sweep past the 27th seed 6-3, 7-6 (7/2) and be crowned Australian Open champion.

    113 days ago
  • Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning a match against Maxime Cressy of the US during their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 24 January 2022. Picture: MICHAEL ERREY/AFP

    Medvedev beats Tsitsipas to stand in Nadal's path to Slam greatness

    World number two Medvedev beat fourth-ranked Tsitsipas 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 to reach his second straight Australian Open final.

    114 days ago
  • Rafael Nadal in action during his Australian Open quarterfinal match against Denis Shapovalov on 25 January 2022. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Nadal on brink of history after beating Berrettini to reach Open final

    The 35-year-old Spanish great, seeded sixth, was too solid for the Italian seventh seed, winning 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in 2hr 55min, and will face either Daniil Medvedev or Stefanos Tsitsipas in Sunday's final.

    114 days ago
  • Ashleigh Barty hits a backhand during her Australian Open match against Lucia Bronzetti on 19 January 2022. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Top seed Barty crushes Keys to make Australian Open final

    Barty is the first Australian woman into the decider of her home Grand Slam since Wendy Turnbull in 1980 and is aiming to become the first winner since Chris O'Neil two years earlier.

    115 days ago
  • Rafael Nadal in action during his Australian Open quarterfinal match against Denis Shapovalov on 25 January 2022. Picture: @AustralianOpen/Twitter

    Nadal battles stomach pain to reach semis, Keys ousts Krejcikova

    Nadal raced to a two-set quarterfinal lead against Denis Shapovalov but then began to feel unwell, needing medical attention for a stomach complaint before surviving a four-hour thriller 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-3.

    117 days ago
  • Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after winning a match against Maxime Cressy of the US during their men's singles match on day eight of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 24 January 2022. Picture: MICHAEL ERREY/AFP

    Tetchy Medvedev fells stubborn Cressy as Cornet ends Slam hoodoo

    It took the tetchy Russian world number two 3hr 30min to subdue the unseeded American serve-volley specialist Cressy 6-2, 7-6 (7/4), 6-7 (4/7), 7-5 to set up a quarter-final against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime.

    118 days ago
  • Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a return against Netherlands' Botic Van de Zandschulp during their men's singles match of the Australian Open on 22 January 2022. Picture: AFP

    Medvedev aims to march on as resurgent Halep sweeps into last 16

    Daniil Medvedev is stepping up his march towards the Australian Open men's title as former finalist Simona Halep sweeps into the second week in Melbourne.

    120 days ago
  • Belarus' Victoria Azarenka hits a return against Ukraine's Elina Svitolina during their women's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 21 January 2022. Picture: Martin Keep/AFP

    Two-time champion Azarenka on the up, Barty sets sights on Osaka

    World number one Barty and defending champion Osaka can set up a mouth-watering last-16 showdown if they win their matches in the night session, while Rafael Nadal is also in action as he targets a 21st Grand Slam title.

    121 days ago
  • FILE: Andy Murray. Picture: @atptour/Twitter

    'Not good enough': Murray dumped out by qualifier in Melbourne

    The 120th-ranked Taro Daniel ambushed the former world number one 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in 2hr 48min on John Cain Arena to reach the third round of a major for the first time.

    122 days ago
  • Daniil Medvedev. Picture: @atptour/Twitter

    'Low IQ': Medvedev takes aim at Melbourne crowd after victory

    The Russian world number two took all that the mercurial Australian and the Melbourne spectators could throw at him to march into the third round.

    122 days ago
  • Spain's Garbine Muguruza reacts after a point against France's Alize Cornet during their women's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 20 January 2022. Picture: William West/AFP

    Women's seeds tumble at Open as Medvedev faces Kyrgios test

    Third seed Muguruza and sixth seed Anett Kontaveit both suffered second-round upsets in straight sets, opening up the bottom half of the women's draw.

    122 days ago
  • FILE: Japan's Naomi Osaka hits a return against Colombia's Camila Osorio during their women's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on 17 January 2022. Picture: Brandon Malone/AFP

    Osaka and Barty stride closer to showdown as Nadal rolls on

    Rivals Barty and Osaka, who share six major titles between them, are now one victory away from a last-16 showdown at Melbourne Park.

    123 days ago
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