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Third set to come between Nadal and Fucsovics!

28/07/2024 16:10 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal's level of play in the first set was so high that it was expected to be a quiet victory. In the end, it was nothing of the sort. After a first set in which he went it alone (6-1), the Sp...

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Third set to come between Nadal and Fucsovics!

Brilliant Nadal is one set away from joining Djokovic in the 2nd round!

28/07/2024 15:07 - Elio Valotto

There were doubts about Rafael Nadal's physical condition. Now, despite a strapped thigh, the Majorcan is dispelling all possible doubts. Powerful, serious and steady in the exchange, he is totally s...

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Brilliant Nadal is one set away from joining Djokovic in the 2nd round!

Nadal, a disgruntled winner: "I think it's scandalous".

28/07/2024 10:04 - Elio Valotto

Rafaël Nadal made a success of his doubles debut. Paired with Carlos Alcaraz, he didn't always shine, although he put in a better performance than his compatriot, who was visibly tense. Although they...

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Olympics 2024 - Nadal, Serena and Mauresmo close a crazy opening ceremony in Paris!

27/07/2024 02:01 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Amélie Mauresmo were among the final torchbearers at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on Friday. A grandiose ceremony that broke all codes for ...

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Olympics 2024 - Nadal, Serena and Mauresmo close a crazy opening ceremony in Paris!

Djokovic is not done with tennis: "I'm not thinking about retirement".

26/07/2024 16:20 - Elio Valotto

On the sidelines of his Paris Olympics opener this Saturday against Mathew Ebden (not before 1pm), Novak Djokovic spoke to the press. Making no secret of his medal ambitions, the Serb was logically a...

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Insolite - The magnificent reaction of Ebden, Djokovic's future opponent

26/07/2024 12:14 - Elio Valotto

On Thursday, Matthew Ebden gave us one of the finest possible reactions to the morning's singles draw. Although he wasn't expected to play in the event, entered as an alternate, Andy Murray's forfeit...

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Insolite - The magnificent reaction of Ebden, Djokovic's future opponent

Nadal: "No one can take away my enthusiasm".

26/07/2024 11:20 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal isn't quite finished with tennis yet. Although he is clearly losing momentum, the Majorcan is not giving up and made a satisfactory return to competition in Bastad (finalist). As he pre...

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Fucsovics, Nadal's future opponent: "My emotions are mixed".

26/07/2024 09:09 - Elio Valotto

Marton Fucsovics is about to experience a great moment. He'll be facing Rafael Nadal in the first round of the Paris Olympic Games. What a challenge! Ranked 83rd in the world this week, the Hungaria...

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Insolite - Nadal, not really satisfied with his draw

26/07/2024 07:57 - Elio Valotto

Sometimes, images are worth more than words. During the draw for the men's draw at the Paris Olympic Games, Rafael Nadal's reaction to his own fate was quite remarkable. Indeed, via a snapshot pro...

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Insolite - Nadal, not really satisfied with his draw

Djokovic: "It would be exciting to play Nadal in the second round".

25/07/2024 16:08 - Elio Valotto

Novak Djokovic is ready for battle. Djokovic will be arriving in Paris in his bid for the one great achievement that seems to be missing from his immense list of honours - Olympic gold - and he was k...

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Paris Olympics: Djokovic with Zverev, Musetti, Tsitsipas and Nadal, Alcaraz with Medvedev, Ruud, De Minaur and Humbert

25/07/2024 12:36 - Elio Valotto

We've been saying it for weeks: the ATP circuit is opening up and, although the final winners are more or less predictable, the tournaments are becoming less and less closed. This year's edition of t...

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Paris Olympics: Djokovic with Zverev, Musetti, Tsitsipas and Nadal, Alcaraz with Medvedev, Ruud, De Minaur and Humbert

Nadal/Djokovic: Towards a reunion in the 2nd round of the Olympic Games?

25/07/2024 11:20 - Elio Valotto

That's the main conclusion to be drawn from this draw. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal could meet on the Paris clay courts in the second round of the Olympic Games. An unhoped-for reunion between two...

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Nadal/Djokovic: Towards a reunion in the 2nd round of the Olympic Games?

Alcaraz, happy but cautious: "Playing with Rafa is a dream, but it doesn't mean certain success".

25/07/2024 09:09 - Elio Valotto

This will be one of the great attractions of this 2024 edition of the Olympic Games. The doubles pairing of Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal is already attracting worldwide attention and is likely to g...

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Nadal and Alcaraz not really happy with the Olympic Village?

24/07/2024 12:13 - Elio Valotto

With just a few days to go before the start of the Paris Olympic Games, a large number of players have already arrived on site. At the same time, the first reports on accommodation conditions are rea...

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Nadal and Alcaraz not really happy with the Olympic Village?

Nadal: "It's the most important event in sport".

23/07/2024 17:43 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal is going to have to get on with it. An unfortunate finalist in Bastad, the Spaniard needs to get his head on straight away, as the Olympic Games kick off in just a few days' time. On th...

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Borges confesses his defeat of Nadal: "I know we all wanted Rafa to win".

23/07/2024 14:42 - Elio Valotto

Nuno Borges achieved something big on Sunday. As well as claiming his first career title, he also took the opportunity to beat a certain Rafael Nadal in the final (6-3, 6-2). The very happy Portugues...

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An unhappy finalist, Nadal tries to be positive: "It's important that my body resisted"

23/07/2024 10:16 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal failed to claim the title in Bastad on Sunday. Although he made a successful return to competition, reaching the final and winning several intense matches, the Majorcan came up short on ...

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An unhappy finalist, Nadal tries to be positive:

Nadal rises 100 places in the ATP rankings

22/07/2024 19:29 - Guillaume Nonque

Although Rafael Nadal is still a long way from the top of the ATP rankings, he moved considerably closer to the top on Monday. Ranked 261st in the world last week, the Spaniard moved up 100 places aft...

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Nadal rises 100 places in the ATP rankings

Nadal fails to beat Federer's record, 1st ATP title for Borges in Bastad!

21/07/2024 16:19 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal just couldn't cope with Nuno Borges. After spending 9 hours and 18 minutes in 4 matches on the Bastad courts this week to reach the final, he just couldn't cope on Sunday. Too imprecise ...

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Nadal fails to beat Federer's record, 1st ATP title for Borges in Bastad!

Nadal: "I'm still recovering the things I lost after my major surgery"

21/07/2024 14:01 - Guillaume Nonque

Rafael Nadal was a little more reassured this week on the clay of Bastad, reaching his first final since winning the French Open in 2022. The Spaniard is therefore delighted to have been able to strin...

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Nadal reaches the final in Bastad!

20/07/2024 14:37 - Elio Valotto

Once again, it wasn't easy for Rafael Nadal. Jostled by an uninhibited Ajdukovic, the Majorcan suffered, alternating the good with the not-so-good, but came out on top (4-6, 6-3, 6-4). Rafa' got off...

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Bluffing, Nadal reaches the semi-finals in Bastad!

19/07/2024 16:46 - Elio Valotto

Is this player really 38? Is he really trying to make yet another comeback from injury? Is he really sure he wants to stop at the end of the year? Rafael Nadal once again showed his fighting spirit a...

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Bluffing, Nadal reaches the semi-finals in Bastad!

Nadal: "In the end, nobody was in control".

19/07/2024 18:19 - Elio Valotto

Even at the age of 38, Rafael Nadal remains an outstanding fighter. Having already won everything, the Spaniard battled for 3hrs 59mins to finally dispose of a brilliant Mariano Navone (6-7, 7-5, 7-5...

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Nadal impresses everyone: "What a fucking competitor".

20/07/2024 09:08 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal has no limits. On his return to competition on Friday, he spent almost 4 hours on court to finally qualify for the semi-finals of the ATP 250 in Bastad. After two quiet matches, 'Rafa' w...

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Inexhaustible Nadal snatches a third set from Navone!

19/07/2024 15:13 - Elio Valotto

The battle going on in Bastad is absolutely insane. After more than 2h30 of battle, Rafael Nadal has just pushed Mariano Navone into a decisive 3rd set. Faced with an opponent who is very adept at p...

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Inexhaustible Nadal snatches a third set from Navone!

Nadal's back against the wall in Bastad!

19/07/2024 14:05 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal's first match in Bastad was more difficult than his first two. Making his return to competition this week in Sweden, the King of clay just conceded the first set of his tournament. Face...

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Nadal's back against the wall in Bastad!

Nadal cultivates mystery: "I needed to register to have the chance to decide"

19/07/2024 11:11 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal makes a convincing return to competition. Engaged in Bastad, he won his first two matches without too much trouble. A solid winner over Norrie in the Round of 16 (6-4, 6-4), he will tak...

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According to ESPN, Federer is ahead of Nadal and Djokovic!

19/07/2024 09:04 - Elio Valotto

This Thursday, the American television network revealed its ranking of the 100 best sportsmen and women of the 21st century. Of these 10 exceptional athletes, 6 are tennis players. Two women, Serena ...

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According to ESPN, Federer is ahead of Nadal and Djokovic!

Nadal to play US Open!

18/07/2024 19:46 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal seems in no hurry to retire. After skipping the grass-court season, Rafael Nadal is making his return to competition this week at Bastad. After two matches, the Majorcan has not lost a ...

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Nadal's confidence grows: "I've got a really good feeling about it".

18/07/2024 18:43 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal is back. After a first comeback that left us a little disappointed, the Spaniard is back in action. Having put grass to one side, he has been training on clay for some time now, and thi...

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