Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.
Category: Nadal, Rafael
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American Jenson Brooksby Beats Casper Ruud at Australian Open
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Top-Seeded Rafael Nadal Loses at Australian Open After Injury
The New York Times – Sports:Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams, lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald, an American who has never cracked the Top 40 in the world rankings.
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With the Australian Open Set to Begin, All Eyes Are on Rafael Nadal
The New York Times – Sports:The defending champion, Nadal has lost six of his last seven tour singles matches and is struggling with his timing, confidence and composure. But don’t count him out.
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Down and Out When 2022 Began, Novak Djokovic Is On Top Again. Kind Of.
The New York Times – Sports:Djokovic, the Serbian star, missed long stretches of the season because he refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. After winning the ATP Finals, is he the king of tennis again? Maybe.
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Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time
The New York Times – Sports:Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and it’s not hard to miss at the ATP Finals.