Rafael Nadal could barely bend his legs in 2013, says Uncle Toni

In a column for El Pais, uncle, , recalled his nephews knee pain dated back to a few years ago speaking of Andy Murrays retirement. Between June 2012 and February 2013, for seven months Nadal did not compete. Dealing with pain is very complicated, wrote Toni. Its very difficult to focus on the shots andRead moreRead more

Giannis Antetokounmpo: 'Tsitsipas will become the Greek freak in few years'

Born in December 1994, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been one of the best players in the NBA in the last couple of years, competing for Milwaukee Bucks in the previous six years and earning many awards. Equipped with great athleticism, skills and stamina, Giannis received the NBA Most Improved Player award in 2017, entering All-NBA SecondRead moreRead more

Roger Federer announces 2019 French Open return!

is set to make his first appearance at the French Open since 2015. It was the Swiss player himself to reveal the news speaking to reporters in French after his four-set loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas. Its a bit of a desire. Im in a phase where I want to have fun and Ive missed notRead moreRead more

Novak Djokovic: 'I am ready to play marathon match against Daniil Medvedev'

is ready to face for the third time in his career. The Serb faced the Russian twice before, both in 2017: in February of that year, the Serb took advantage of Medvedevs retirement, while in June at the Eastbourne Open Djokovic prevailed in three. He has a very good game, said Djokovic. Medvedev deserves respectRead moreRead more

ATP Live Ranking: Roger Federer slides to sixth. Djokovic and Nadal advance

Before the semi-final matches, Novak currently stands on 9675 points, nearly 2000 points clear of Rafa who will try to reduce the gap here in Melbourne and also in February and March, having to defend a considerable number of points on clay. . It was another poor Grand Slam run for Zverev, hitting the exitRead moreRead more

Australian Open 2019 men's final preview: Djokovic and Nadal for the glory

In the end, there will be and , the number one and the number two of the seeding to play the mens singles final at the. We had predicted this final in our Melbourne preview, but it is the way these two legends have reached this milestone that has kept the attention of fans andRead moreRead more

Serena Williams praises Simona Halep's mindset: 'That's why she is No. 1'

praised comeback in their fourth round match at the Australian Open. The American was leading a set and a break, then Halep raised her level and took it to a third set. Thats why shes No. 1, said the 23-time Major winner. She literally lifted her game to a new level. I didnt. I kindRead moreRead more

Stefanos Tsitsipas ready to beat Nadal, Djokovic: 'I believe in myself'

If wants to win his maiden Grand Slam title at this years Australian Open, he will probably have to beat in the semifinals and in the final. Tsitsipas feels confident he can do it. I believe in myself, yeah, the world No. 15 said. Because, when they started, it was the same scenario. I haveRead moreRead more

What does Roger Federer’s decision to play clay mean for this year on Tour?

Roger Federer will not be defending his title at the Australian Open, having gone out in the fourth round with a defeat at the hands of young sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas, but he also made a major announcement in a French interview. The 2009 French Open champion will participate in the clay season, a rumoured decisionRead moreRead more

Roger Federer needs the perfect conditions to win a Slam – Wilander

In an interview to Tennis 365, the seven-time Grand Slam winner commented on the chances to win a Grand Slam again. Wilander believes the Swiss can triumph on the biggest stage, but at the same time, referring to the loss to Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Australian Open, he added: We thought this was going toRead moreRead more