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17 Years Ago, Nadal Dethroned Federer for the World No. 1 Spot

18/08/2025 15:32 - Jules Hypolite

An August 18, 2008, unlike any other. In the tennis world, a small earthquake had just been triggered by 22-year-old Rafael Nadal. The Mallorcan, who had won Roland-Garros and Wimbledon that year a...

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17 Years Ago, Nadal Dethroned Federer for the World No. 1 Spot

"The Big 3 did it, they changed the game, but not like these guys," says Rick Macci, former coach of the Williams sisters

18/08/2025 11:09 - Arthur Millot

Known for his outspokenness, Rick Macci doesn’t hesitate to share his opinion on the evolution of the ATP and WTA tours. The famous coach of the Williams sisters, now 70 years old, reflected on the ne...

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A Alcaraz-Sinner final showdown on three different surfaces in the same year, a first since Federer-Djokovic in 2015

18/08/2025 09:50 - Arthur Millot

Alcaraz and Sinner will face off this Monday in the final of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, their 13th duel since the start of their respective careers. But that’s not all—it will also be their fourt...

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A Alcaraz-Sinner final showdown on three different surfaces in the same year, a first since Federer-Djokovic in 2015

Rafa was hitting all the balls as hard as he could, just like Söderling and Rosol," Isner, Querrey, and Johnson discuss practice sessions on the tour

18/08/2025 09:02 - Arthur Millot

In the latest episode of the Nothing Major podcast, former players Querrey, Isner, and Johnson discussed the topic of practice sessions on the tour. While for some, finding a partner is a piece of cak...

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Rafa was hitting all the balls as hard as he could, just like Söderling and Rosol,

Canada-Cincinnati Double: Only Nadal Has Done It in the Last 20 Years

16/08/2025 13:41 - Arthur Millot

After his defeat against Zverev in the semifinals, Shelton ended his chances of achieving the Canada-Cincinnati double. A feat only Nadal has accomplished in the past two decades. Indeed, the Spani...

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Canada-Cincinnati Double: Only Nadal Has Done It in the Last 20 Years

Stats: With 25 consecutive wins on hard courts, Sinner matches a feat achieved by the Big 4 in the 21st century

14/08/2025 23:10 - Jules Hypolite

By reaching the semifinals of the Cincinnati Masters 1000, Jannik Sinner has secured his 25th consecutive victory on hard courts. This streak began in October 2024 in Shanghai. As the winner of the...

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Stats: With 25 consecutive wins on hard courts, Sinner matches a feat achieved by the Big 4 in the 21st century

"I was particularly obsessed with Rafael," Toni Nadal's analysis of high-level coaching

14/08/2025 18:31 - Arthur Millot

As his nephew's coach for most of his career, Toni Nadal left his mark on coaching with his rigor and perfectionism. These were fundamental values for him, and they propelled Rafael to the rank of wor...

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Stats: Félix Auger-Aliassime, One of Only Four Players to Lead Sinner by at Least 2 Matches

14/08/2025 17:04 - Arthur Millot

In the Cincinnati quarterfinals, Sinner will face Auger-Aliassime. While the world No. 1 seems unstoppable against his tour rivals, he will approach this matchup against the Canadian in an unusual way...

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Stats: Félix Auger-Aliassime, One of Only Four Players to Lead Sinner by at Least 2 Matches

Stats: Federer holds the longest streak of seasons with at least 50 wins on the main tour since 1990

13/08/2025 15:07 - Arthur Millot

Former world No. 1 and holder of the third-most Grand Slam titles in history, Roger Federer has left an indelible mark on tennis. Known for his unique playing style, the Swiss legend dominated profess...

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Stats: Federer holds the longest streak of seasons with at least 50 wins on the main tour since 1990

I was terrified and I got a real beating," Alcaraz reflects on his very first match against Nadal

10/08/2025 18:57 - Jules Hypolite

In 2021, during the second round of the Madrid Masters 1000, young Carlos Alcaraz, touted as one of Spanish tennis's future stars, stepped onto the court to face the king of clay, Rafael Nadal. Far...

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I was terrified and I got a real beating,

Rafael Nadal has become a father for the second time

09/08/2025 13:12 - Arthur Millot

After Rafael Junior in 2022 (October 8), Nadal and his partner, Mery Perello, welcomed their second child. On August 7, 2025, little Miquel, named in honor of Mery’s father who passed away in 2023,...

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Rafael Nadal has become a father for the second time

I'm very happy to have him by my side," Raducanu's words on her new collaboration with Roig, former coach of Nadal

07/08/2025 15:46 - Arthur Millot

In excellent form during recent tournaments, Raducanu hopes to maintain her momentum by adding Nadal’s former coach, Francisco Roig, to her team. The 57-year-old worked with the Spaniard from 2005 to ...

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05/08/2025 08:37 - Arthur Millot

"Even if he isn’t as consistent as Nadal or Djokovic were, tennis is never boring with him," Mouratoglou praises the genius Alcaraz In an interview shared by *Punto de Break*, Mouratoglou highlight...

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Raducanu Enlists Former Nadal Coach

04/08/2025 22:37 - Jules Hypolite

At 22 years old, Emma Raducanu has already worked with numerous coaches and still hasn’t found the stability that would allow her to return to the top of the rankings. This Monday, August 4, the Da...

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We had dinners that lasted until 1 a.m.," Zverev shares anecdotes about his time at Nadal's academy

02/08/2025 18:42 - Arthur Millot

After his early exit in the first round of Wimbledon, Zverev decided to take a short break before heading to Mallorca. The German spent a few intense days at Rafael Nadal's academy and took the opport...

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We had dinners that lasted until 1 a.m.,

I was 45 points away from the world No. 1 spot," Zverev reflects on his serious injury during the 2022 Roland-Garros semifinal

02/08/2025 17:34 - Jules Hypolite

A guest on the *Nothing Major* podcast, Alexander Zverev discussed various topics, from his career to the ATP tour. The world No. 3, still competing in Toronto, notably revisited his infamous ankle...

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I was 45 points away from the world No. 1 spot,

"For now, we can't say Jannik and Carlos are better than Roger and Rafa," says Tsitsipas

02/08/2025 17:16 - Arthur Millot

In an interview with Tennis365, Tsitsipas addressed the debate that frequently dominates media discussions—the comparison between the Big 3 and the Sinner-Alcaraz duo. For the Greek player, the answer...

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"We have no obligation to replicate what the Big 3 did," Alcaraz's confessions about his rivalry with Sinner

01/08/2025 18:07 - Arthur Millot

Winner of the last seven Grand Slams, the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry is literally dominating the men's tour. While they seem to be following in the footsteps of their predecessors (the Big 3), the native ...

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01/08/2025 14:45 - Arthur Millot

Former professional player (world No. 9 at his peak), Nicolás Massú has also excelled as a coach, guiding Dominic Thiem on the tour from 2019 to 2023. Under his mentorship, the Austrian reached four G...

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"Playing with Carlos was very emotional," Nadal reflects on his participation in the Paris Olympics

30/07/2025 14:34 - Arthur Millot

As a symbolic gesture, Nadal spent one of his final moments as a professional player at the 2024 Paris Olympics. In a packed Philippe-Chatrier court, the Mallorcan had the chance to compete one las...

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Nadal was two courts away and must have thought: 'Look at these two clowns, what are they doing?'", Brown's anecdote before facing Nadal in Halle

27/07/2025 15:31 - Clément Gehl

Dustin Brown, now retired from the ATP Tour, was a guest on The Changeover Podcast. During this exchange, his two victories against Rafael Nadal in Halle in 2014 and Wimbledon in 2015 were discussed. ...

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Nadal was two courts away and must have thought: 'Look at these two clowns, what are they doing?'

Alcaraz Could Have Won 2 or 3 Matches Out of 10," Mouratoglou Responds to Nadal-Alcaraz Clay Court Debate

26/07/2025 17:15 - Arthur Millot

In a recent conversation, Mouratoglou and Kyrgios discussed a hypothetical match between Alcaraz and Nadal at Roland-Garros. While many speculated that the El Palmar native could win, others believed ...

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Alcaraz Could Have Won 2 or 3 Matches Out of 10,

"Thank you again, Paris 2024," Nadal recalls the Paris Olympics opening ceremony one year ago

26/07/2025 13:56 - Adrien Guyot

Rafael Nadal is now retired. A true tennis legend, the Spaniard won 92 career titles, including 22 Grand Slams. In 2008, the Mallorcan also claimed Olympic gold in singles at Beijing after defeating F...

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Nadal Gave Me Advice on Grass-Court Play," Says Ivanov, Junior Wimbledon Champion

24/07/2025 09:48 - Clément Gehl

Ivan Ivanov, the junior Wimbledon champion, is training at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Quoted by AS, the Bulgarian explained how Rafa helped and advised him before heading to London. He said: "I fee...

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Nadal Gave Me Advice on Grass-Court Play,

Stats: Sinner's Sensational Win Percentage as World No. 1

23/07/2025 15:17 - Arthur Millot

Winner of three of the last four Grand Slams, the Italian has established himself as the undisputed leader of the tour. World No. 1 since June 2024, Sinner has just begun his 59th consecutive week as ...

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Stats: Sinner's Sensational Win Percentage as World No. 1

"I had a great week of training with Toni and Rafa. I'm ready for the United States," announces Zverev

22/07/2025 15:49 - Clément Gehl

Alexander Zverev chose the Rafael Nadal Academy to prepare for the hard-court tour in the U.S. Under the guidance of Toni Nadal, the German shared his thoughts. In a video on the Rafa Nadal Academy...

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Nadal and Federer Reunited for a Round of Golf in Mallorca

21/07/2025 12:30 - Arthur Millot

While visiting the home island of his former rival Rafael Nadal, Federer enjoyed a day at the Mallorcan's academy. Having attended its inauguration in 2016, the Swiss star got to see the latest update...

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Nadal and Federer Reunited for a Round of Golf in Mallorca

Against Djokovic, I always felt extra pressure; with Nadal, I had much more time," Lopez compares Djokovic and Nadal

21/07/2025 09:30 - Clément Gehl

Feliciano Lopez has faced Novak Djokovic 10 times and Rafael Nadal 14 times. The Spaniard has one win against the Serb and four against his compatriot. In comments cited by Tennis365, he stated: "T...

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Against Djokovic, I always felt extra pressure; with Nadal, I had much more time,

Djokovic Begins His 900th Week in the Top 10 and Closes In on Nadal

21/07/2025 08:38 - Arthur Millot

At 38 years old, Novak Djokovic continues to shatter records. Already holding the all-time records for Grand Slam titles (24) and Masters 1000 victories (40), the Serbian has now added another stagger...

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Djokovic Begins His 900th Week in the Top 10 and Closes In on Nadal

"It's hard to say who will win when they both play their best tennis," says Hurkacz about Alcaraz and Sinner

19/07/2025 08:15 - Adrien Guyot

Currently dealing with a knee injury, Hubert Hurkacz has not been spared from injuries for several months. The Pole, who has dropped to 41st in the world rankings, has won two Masters 1000 titles in h...

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