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On YouTubeTennis News / FirstSportz / 10 hours ago
'Best athletes are the quickest thinkers,' Andy Murray heaps praise on Rafael Nadal as he showcases extreme athleticism to save a point after falling over the court
Rafael Nadal was put to the test in his first-round match of the Italian Open against Zizou Bergs. The Belgian had won the first set with a timely break to put the pressure on the Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 14 minutes ago
'If something happens, it happens,' Rafael Nadal realizes it’s the right time to go all in, as focus shifts on upcoming Roland Garros and Olympics
Rafael Nadal clawed past Zizou Bergs in a nerve-wracking first-round match in Rome. The Spaniard did not seem to find his rhythm and confidence in this match to truly establish dominance like he has done countless times before.
Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago
Osaka Admits She Watch Nadal's And Alcaraz's Videos To Find Clay Inspiration 
Naomi Osaka is playing solid tennis at the 2024 Italian Open in Rome, winning two matches so far, and her inspiration to try and do well on clay came from watching Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / 14 hours ago
'If when you’re not Serena, Roger, Djokovic or Nadal, nothing is guaranteed,' Eugenie Bouchard hits back at critics as she thinks she isn’t recognised enough for her tennis accolades
Tennis is an extremely demanding sport, one in which many talented young players go on to win nothing major before eventually leaving the circuit. Such is the story of Eugenie Bouchard, who was hailed as the greatest asset in 2014 but now plays pickleball.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / 14 hours ago
'It’s true that he achieved less, but…' Rafael Nadal speaks highly of Andy Murray as he believes he was always on the same level as the Big 3
The tennis world has been dominated by the Big Three, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. No other player stood a chase to even match up to the level of the Big Three.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / 0 minutes ago
'It’s tough to find anyone close to his legacy on clay,' Daniil Medvedev compares Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic’s dominance on clay
Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal‘s rivalry is renowned in tennis, triggering multiple continuous discussions for the ‘GOAT’ comparisons. Similarly, Russian ace Daniil Medvedev gave his take on Nadal’s dominance on clay surpassing Djokovic’s, considering the Spaniard’s numerous titles and victories on that surface.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / 17 hours ago
'A hard worker with much talent in his early years,' French legend Gilles Simon reacts to Rafael Nadal’s football skills in Rome
Former French star Gilles Simon has hailed Rafael Nadal on social media after reacting to the football skills of the Spaniard. The Spaniard was seen raising the ball lying on the floor, expertly with his legs, while in a practice session with Stefanos Tsitsipas ahead of his Rome Masters opener.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / 12 minutes ago
Rafael Nadal rallies to win opening match in Rome
Rafael Nadal trailed by a set against qualifier Zizou Bergs but rallied to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in his opening-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia on Thursday in Rome.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / 21 hours ago
'What happened, happened,' Katie Boulter inspired by Rafael Nadal’s popular quote before kickstarting her Italian Open campaign
Britain’s Katie Boulter drew inspiration from 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal ahead of her first-round match at the Italian Open against Rebecca Sramkova on May 10th.
Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / May 9
'It's Really A Paramount Challenge': Djokovic On Facing Nadal At Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic knows a proper challenge when confronted with one and opined that facing Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros is "one of the biggest" challenges in tennis.
Tennis News / FirstSportz / May 9
'He can raise his level further,' Stefanos Tsitsipas shares his assessment of Rafael Nadal’s level after practicing with him in Rome
Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas who found his mojo back by winning a title at Monte Carlo Masters also got a chance to practice with Rafael Nadal ahead of the Rome Masters.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / May 9
ATP Rome Day 2 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Zizou Bergs
Day 2 of action at the ATP Masters in Rome sees the end of the first round. And while it’s been unheard-of for Rafael Nadal to be playing in Round 1 here instead of receiving a bye, that’s where his 2023 injury absence has gotten him.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 29
Rafael Nadal storms into quarterfinals at Madrid
With the fans from his home country behind him, Rafael Nadal continued to make a successful return from injuries by reaching the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3 victory over Pedro Cachin.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 27
Rafael Nadal avenges loss to Alex de Minaur, advances in Madrid
Rafael Nadal showed Australia's Alex de Minaur -- and the rest of the world -- that he's not ready to relinquish his crown as the king of clay, defeating him 7-6 (6), 6-3 in the second round at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 26
ATP Madrid Day 4 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Alex de Minaur
The hottest ticket yet at the ATP Madrid Open will involve the match between five-time champion Rafael Nadal and World #11 Alex de Minaur at Manolo Santana Stadium.
Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 25
Rafael Nadal posts easy win in first round in Madrid
Five-time champion Rafael Nadal started his tournament strong as he sailed to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch on Thursday in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.
Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 24
ATP Madrid Day 2 Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Darwin Blanch
Expect plenty of entertaining tennis on day two at the ATP Madrid Open, with a certain Spanish superstar set to make what may be a final appearance at La Caja Magica.
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