Novak Djokovic Can Return to the U.S. Open After Government Lifts Vax Requirement
Tennis icon Novak Djokovic will finally be allowed to return to the U.S. Open this year after being banned over the vaccine mandate.
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Roger Federer says He Is Retiring from Pro Tennis at Age 41
Roger Federer is retiring from professional tennis at age 41 after a series of knee operations, closing a career in which he won 20 Grand Slam titles, finished five seasons ranked No. 1 and helped create a golden era of men’s tennis with rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Wimbledon Begins Without #1 Men’s Player, Banned for Being Russian
The Championships at Wimbledon, one of the four most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world, began on Monday without the top-ranked men’s player in the world, who the tournament banned for being Russian.
Rafael Nadal, Biggest Beneficiary of Djokovic Australia Open Absence, Demands He ‘Follow the Rules’
Rafael Nadal, one of two men tied with Novak Djokovic for most Grand Slam titles in history, told reporters on Thursday that Djokovic’s detention in a migrant center in Australia was the result of his decision to not receive a Chinese coronavirus vaccine and that “the world has suffered enough to not follow the rules.”
Nadal Does’t See Tennis Back Soon, Is Worried About Injuries
MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal says it will be “very difficult” for tennis to return to action any time soon and is concerned about the risk of injuries when the sport resumes.
WATCH: Rafael Nadal’s Return Shot Hits Ball Girl in the Face
Anyone who has had to deal with a return shot from Rafael Nadal, can attest to his power. Though, there’s a ball girl at the Australian Open who can give a far more personal, first hand account.
WATCH: Tennis Player Loses Cool After Getting Booted from Press Conference to Make Room for Serena Williams
Tennis star Dominic Thiem took a slap at Serena Williams for having “a bad personality,” after being asked to move his presser to make way for Williams.
Nadal, Djokovic Through As Cilic Crashes at Wimbledon
London (AFP) – Rafael Nadal overcame two time warnings and Novak Djokovic shrugged off a knee problem to battle into the Wimbledon third round on Thursday but third seed and 2017 runner-up Marin Cilic crashed out.
Federer Out of Cincinnati With Bad Back; Nadal to be No. 1
MASON, Ohio (AP) — Wimbledon champion Roger Federer withdrew from the Western & Southern Open on Monday because of a back injury. He has won the Masters series tournament seven times.
Federer Beats Nadal in Epic Aussie Final to Win 18th Major
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Roger Federer won his 18th Grand Slam title and put some extra distance on the all-time list between himself and Rafael Nadal, the man he beat 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in a vintage Australian Open final on Sunday night.
Rafael Nadal Weighs In on Zika: ‘I’m Not Scared’
Tennis star Rafael Nadal told the media the recent Zika outbreak in Brazil does not worry him as he prepares for the Rio Open.
Rafael Nadal, Venus Williams, Simona Halep Out at Australian Open
Unseeded players caused a wave on day one, but it is nothing compared to the storm that hit the Australian Open on day two.
Wimbledon Day 4: Dustin Brown Ousts Rafael Nadal, Petra Kvitova Keeps Rolling
A semi-quiet Day 4 at Wimbledon ended with an explosion. Qualifier Dustin Brown, ranked 102 in the world, defeated tenth seed Rafael Nadal 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Roger Federer, Serena Williams Enjoy Extra Week Between French Open and Wimbledon
Media Day is always a fun day at Wimbledon. Athletes and media let down their hair and don a relaxed attitude before tennis’s most storied tournament begins.
Australian Open: Eight Women Seeds Fall, Rafael Nadal Returns to Form
The first day of the Australian Open proved sleep is for the weak and why it is worth staying up for the first Grand Slam. Seeds fell left and right, which means anything will go in this tournament.
