Rafael nadal
Aug 13, 2020 18:00
His decision will come as good news for the US Open organisers after several high-profile players, including former winners Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka, pulled out over issues related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. read more
Aug 05, 2020 21:47
The US Open women’s and men’s singles champions will each earn $3 million, down $850,000 — or 22% — from the top prizes at the Grand Slam tennis tournament last year, part of a decrease of nearly $4 million in total player compensation in 2020. read more
Aug 05, 2020 12:17
Nagal is the only Indian in the men’s field with Prajnesh Gunneswaran, ranked 132, missing out. Last year, Nagal reached his maiden Grand Slam, after winning all his qualifying round matches to set up a dream encounter with the legendary Roger Federer. read more
Aug 05, 2020 07:50
The 34-year-old from Spain called sitting out the tournament scheduled to begin Aug. 31 in New York “a decision I never wanted to take,” but added that he would “rather not travel.” read more
Jul 30, 2020 06:58
The U.S. Tennis Association is planning to stage the two tournaments back-to-back in New York while the coronavirus outbreak worsens in other parts of the country and there are lingering questions about international travel. read more
Jul 09, 2020 14:33
Federer and Nadal have played more matches against Novak Djokovic respectively and the leads his head-to-head series against the other members of the Big Three. read more
Jul 08, 2020 20:07
Soderling has previously spoken of how mononucleosis, which can cause severe and persistent fatigue, stopped him from playing. He said he has battled anxiety and panic attacks since then. read more
Jun 25, 2020 08:45
If there was no coronavirus, Djokovic would’ve in all probability tied Federer and Nadal for Slam numbers sometime next year. But there is no ‘if’ before coronavirus; the global pandemic has already had an irreversible impact on the world of the sport, and now on Djokovic’s already precarious reputation as well. read more
Jun 18, 2020 21:50
Earlier this month Djokovic said competing in New York would be impossible because of the “extreme” Covid-19 protocols in place for the tournament at Flushing Meadows read more
Jun 15, 2020 11:15
The women’s No. 1 hasn’t had the chance yet to defend her French Open title because all elite tennis competition is shuttered. She’s already processed the fact there’ll be no Wimbledon in 2020 but is still awaiting clarity on the U.S. Open, which is scheduled to begin Aug. 31. read more
Jun 06, 2020 14:17
The novel coronavirus has disrupted the plans for the remaining three grand slams and it looks like the ATP is trying their best to hold the US Open. read more
Jun 04, 2020 21:54
A day after his 34th birthday, Nadal was asked his thoughts of playing at the US Open, of which he is reigning champion. read more
Jun 01, 2020 13:46
A contest between the two nations bring out fans from all over the world, and the stadiums are always sold out. Amid such fanfare, it often gets hard for the umpires to be alert, especially with a jam-packed crowd making noises. read more
May 27, 2020 09:52
“I’m super happy, too, that the kids can practise again here at the Rafa Nadal Academy. They are happy, and that’s the most important thing,” Nadal said. read more
May 18, 2020 21:31
The debate surrounding the greatest of all-time in men’s tennis has divided opinion for a decade and remains a hot topic as the trio continue to dominate, having won the last 13 majors. read more
