DAVIS CUP FINALS
Rafael Nadal, the 'King of Clay', leaves tennis court with a legacy of memories and 22 Grand Slam titles
Rafael Nadal, whose career ended on Tuesday when Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, was the "King of Clay" who also reigned on every other surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles while his even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to rivals and legions of fans. Federer faced Nadal in 14 Grand Slam finals winning only four, the Swiss player ending his career with 20 majors, two fewer than the Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal and Spain's captain won't say whether he'll play at the Davis Cup
Rafael Nadal, preparing for his final tournament at the Davis Cup Finals, remained coy about his participation in Spain's quarterfinal match against the Netherlands. While expressing his desire to help the team, Nadal acknowledged the emotional weight of his impending retirement, emphasizing his focus on savoring his last competitive week.
Jannik Sinner qualifies for semis at ATP Finals while Taylor Fritz has to wait after beating De Minaur
Sinner won his opening two matches and plays Daniil Medvedev later. Last year, Sinner lost the final to Novak Djokovic, who pulled out injured this year. Fritz also has two wins, while Medvedev is still in contention and could get to two wins by beating Sinner. De Minaur was mathematically eliminated without any wins in his finals debut.
ATP Finals: The big three have faded. Who will dominate next?
The ATP Finals in Turin will feature a new generation of tennis stars, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading the way in the absence of the Big Three (Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal) for the first time in over two decades. Both players have expressed excitement for their budding rivalry and its potential to reach the heights of their predecessors.
Federer and Djokovic honour Rafael Nadal's legacy as he announces retirement
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic paid heartfelt tributes to Rafael Nadal, who announced his retirement. Both praised Nadal's dedication, tenacity, and impact on the sport, with Federer calling it an honour to compete against him and Djokovic mentioning their fierce rivalry.
I think I've come full circle: Rafael Nadal bids adieu to professional tennis, set to retire after Davis Cup 2024
Rafael Nadal announced retirement from professional tennis, citing struggles with performance limitations over the last two years. The 38-year-old, celebrated as the world's greatest tennis player with 22 Grand Slam titles, will make his final appearance at the Davis Cup. Nadal's career achievements include 92 ATP singles titles and an Olympic gold medal.
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Lionel Messi's 109th goal leads defending champion Argentina over Canada 2-0 and into Copa America final
Messi redirected Enzo Fern¨¢ndez¡¯s shot following a poor Isma?l Kon¨¦ clearance in off the face of Cr¨¦peau from 4 yards in the 51st for his first goal of the tournament. Messi has 28 goals in his last 25 matches for Argentina and 14 in Copa America play, three shy of the record. He has scored against 38 different nations.
Super sub Joselu lifts Real Madrid past Bayern and into Champions League final
Joselu¡¯s late double helps Los Blancos produce another unthinkable Champions League comeback to beat Bayern Munich, set up final againstBorussia Dortmund
Pakistan issues visas to Indian Davis Cup team
"Pakistan High Commission, New Delhi has issued visas to Indian Davis Cup team, including the support staff, to play the Davis Cup World Group -1 Playoff Tie between Pakistan and India," a statement from the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi read.
Wounded Novak Djokovic faces fire from young guns at Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is set to compete in the Australian Open, aiming for his record-extending 11th title and 25th Grand Slam. Despite a recent loss in 2024, Djokovic remains a favorite, but emerging young talents like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner pose challenges.
Shut up, be quiet: Novak Djokovic snaps at British fans after Davis Cup victory
Novak Djokovic clashed with British fans during Serbia's Davis Cup win. An exchange, caught on video, saw Djokovic urging respect amidst cheers in Malaga's tense quarter-final. Despite a 6-4, 6-4 victory against Cameron Norrie, disruptive drumming persisted during Djokovic's interview. He confronted the behavior, emphasizing the need for respect.
Jack Draper reflects on Davis Cup loss, calling defeat 'an invaluable experience'
British tennis players, Jack Draper and Cameron Norrie, recently faced formidable challenges in the Davis Cup quarter-final against Serbia. Despite their efforts, the British team experienced a 2-0 loss, with Novak Djokovic leading Serbia to victory. The matches were marked by intense competition, showcasing the ups and downs of professional tennis.
?Dan Evans suffers calf injury, retires from Erste Bank open match ahead of Davis Cup finals
British tennis player Dan Evans was forced to retire from his Erste Bank Open match against Frances Tiafoe due to a severe calf injury. Evans, ranked 35th in the world, was leading the match before pulling up with the injury. The timing of the setback raises concerns about his availability for the upcoming Davis Cup Finals, where he played a crucial role in securing Britain's spot in the knockout stage. Evans remains hopeful that the injury won't impede his participation in the highly anticipated tournament.
Cricket-New Zealand's success at World Cups down to team's adaptability, says Tom Latham
New Zealand's success in the 50-over World Cups can be attributed to their ability to adapt to different conditions, according to Tom Latham. The team has reached the final in both the 2015 and 2019 editions and currently holds the top position in the standings. Latham emphasized the importance of playing their own brand of cricket and sticking to their game plan. He acknowledged India as a strong team and anticipated an exciting match between the two unbeaten sides. Latham also mentioned drawing inspiration from the All Blacks' achievement in the rugby World Cup.
Bopanna logs win in farewell tie, India advance to World Group I play-offs
Rohan Bopanna ended his Davis Cup career on a high note, winning his final tie alongside Yuki Bhambri as India advanced to the World Group I playoffs with a 4-1 victory against Morocco. Sumit Nagal also emerged victorious in his reverse singles match. Bopanna, who played 50 matches in 33 ties, including 13 doubles rubbers, marked the end of his Davis Cup journey by resting his India-shirt on the court.
Rohan Bopanna gets ready for Davis Cup farewell, India starts overwhelming favourite against Morocco
The lack of singles players who could challenge the big boys of the ATP circuit, coupled with defeats in winnable matches, has hurt the Indian Davis Cup team badly in the last few years in this team tournament, but relegation to World Group II was a new low the Indian team hit in February.
Davis Cup 2023 schedule, live streaming: When and where to watch US, Great Britain's Tennis match
Davis Cup 2023 schedule is out and the US and Great Britain are in action along with 14 other Tennis playing nations. We have live streaming details.
England vs Wales: See rugby clash¡¯s date, time, venue, how to watch on TV, live stream and more
England and Wales face off again in the Summer Nations Series at Twickenham. Wales seeks a repeat victory following a surprise win, while England aims to bounce back.
Women's T20 WC: Semi-finals line-up ahead of the final
India will lock horns with Australia in the first semi-finals on February 23. The second semi-final will see England pitting against hosts South Africa on February 24.
Women's T20 World Cup: England script history, thrash Pakistan by 114 runs
England smashed the highest score in the history of the Women's T20 World Cup and won by the biggest margin ever seen at the tournament, hammering Pakistan by 114 runs, here on Tuesday.
ICC Women¡¯s T20 World Cup 2023: Here¡¯s all you need to know about squads, fixtures, venue and live streaming
India's team led by Harmanpreet Kaur will meet Pakistan's team led by Bismah Maroof in their opening match on February 12 in Cape Town.
Rohan Bopanna Gives Epic Response to Viral Candid Pictures Of Wife Supriya; Check here
As wife Supriya¡¯s pictures from the Australian Open go viral on the interest, Rohan Bopanna retweets it with a reply which won hearts.
Dominic Thiem faces rib injury, hopes to recover soon for Davis Cup
Dominic Thiem confirmed his rib injury during the Australian Open and hopes to recover within the next month.
Canada beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title
Shapovalov fell short in a physically punishing three-setter against Lorenzo Sonego in the semi-final, but the 18th-ranked left-hander wasted little time establishing a 4-0 lead earlier on Sunday in the opening set before Kokkinakis got on the board.
Messi seeks history with Argentina in likely last World Cup appearance
The Argentines are among the favorites to win in Qatar and victory would fill the one gaping hole in his resume. But a win or a draw Tuesday against Saudi Arabia, one of the weakest teams in the tournament, would give Argentina a record-tying result.
Ex-Spain, Real Madrid manager Julen Lopetegui is appointed as next head coach of Wolves
Bruno Lage's replacement at Molineux, Julen Lopetegui, fired by Sevilla in October, puts an end to the Wolves' protracted search for a manager. Last month, Wolves approached Julen Lopetegui, but the Spaniard declined the offer for personal reasons.
India to host Denmark for next Davis Cup tie in March
It will be the first tie between the two nations since September 1984 when India won 3-2 at Aarhus.
Croatia and Argentina tied in Davis Cup final
TENNIS-DAVIS:Croatia and Argentina tied in Davis Cup final
Maradona cheers on Argentina in Davis Cup final
TENNIS-DAVIS-FINAL-MARADONA:Maradona cheers on Argentina in Davis Cup final
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