Rafael Nadal jumping up the ATP tennis rankings seems like nothing new – until you remember that he’s retired. The Spanish sporting icon has rather bizarrely moved up three places to 173rd
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Controversy Erupts as Australian Open Announces Plan to Shower Novak Djokovic With Rafael Nadal-like Honour
Toni Nadal understands why Australian Open crowd booed Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal's former coach says there's been “mistrust” surrounding the injured Djokovic’s physical condition long before fans lashed out in Melbourne.
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Rafael Nadal's uncle involved Roger Federer and coaches in Novak Djokovic gripe
Jannik Sinner joined some of tennis' greatest legends with another stellar performance in the Australian Open final.
The last time Rafael Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands
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Jannik Sinner echoes Rafael Nadal’s Major gloryThe South Tyrolean star embraced a 73-6 score in 2024, lifting eight ATP trophies and leaving everyone behind. Jannik was the top favorite at this year's Australian Open. World no. 1 survived a scare against Holger Rune and defended the title in style!
Jannik Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy two years in a row since Jim Courier in 1992-93.
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Ben Shelton joins Rafael Nadal in exclusive lefty clubHowever, Shelton achieved a notable milestone and joined legendary Rafael Nadal on the exclusive list! Namely, Ben is the second left-hander with the semi-final at both hard-court Majors since 1988 after the 24-time Major winner!
Rafael Nadal 's uncle Toni has weighed in on the conspiracy theories surrounding Novak Djokovic 's injury problems at the Australian Open. The veteran Serb withdrew from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set, later explaining that he had torn a muscle in his leg.
British tennis legend Andy Murray, now coaching Novak Djokovic, made a bold claim about who holds the title of the greatest tennis player in history.
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'Growing suspicion': Rafael Nadal's coach questions Novak Djokovic's injuries after Australian Open exitLegendary tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni Nadal has questioned the authenticity of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s injuries following his shock exit from the Australian Open 2025.
2022 — Rafael Nadal def. Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5. 2020 — Novak Djokovic def. Dominic Thiem, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. 2018 — Roger Federer def. Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
Jannik Sinner has won the Australian Open 2025, confirming his status as the world number one and repeating last year's success. In the final, the South Tyrolean defeated Alexander Zverev, once
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