Adrian Mannarino received a standing ovation after putting digits on the scoreboard against Novak Djokovic – who admitted he was ‘glad’ to drop points during his victory over the Frenchman. Djokovic secured a place in the Australian Open quarter-finals with a ruthless thrashing of French…
Before he was a world champion, Rafael Nadal was known as a “good person”. Accepting the offer to become Saudi Arabia’s tennis ambassador has shattered the ideal many in the country had of the player. “Is it clear now who…
Emma Raducanu had a “very easy draw” when she won the US Open, Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk claimed after reaching her first Grand Slam quarter-final. The British star became the first qualifier to ever win a Major at the 2021 US Open without…
Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer’s record by reaching a 58th grand slam quarter-final in style at the Australian Open. It appeared the world No 1 might do so by becoming the first player to claim a ‘triple bagel’ victory at the tournament when…
Rafael Nadal has been urged to call time on his career by Express Sport readers after his latest injury setback ruled him out of the Australian Open. The Spaniard made a brief return to the court at the Brisbane International earlier this month but…
Emma Raducanu has revealed she vomited following her second-round loss at the Australian Open after suddenly becoming unwell in the deciding set of her clash with China’s Wang Yafan. Raducanu dropped the opening set 6-4 before responding to take the second, but needed her blood pressure…
Hello, folks. Just listening in to Djokovic’s post-match chat. He’s asked about his motivation, presumably because he’s won this thing a gazillion times. “I’ve been blessed to go through a very interesting life journey. Coming from Serbia in the 90s wasn’t…
Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are at opposite ends of their careers, and Alex Corretja believes Spanish tennis is “changing the King”, as ‘Carlitos’ continues to make his presence felt at the very top of the sport. Alcaraz is part…
Emma Raducanu says there was “no way” she was going to quit in her Grand Slam comeback as she battled valiantly before losing at the Australian Open. Britain’s Raducanu, 21, was beaten 6-4 4-6 6-4 by China’s Wang Yafan in…
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were back together Wednesday. The all-time greats reunited at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar. The Spaniard shared news of the visit on social media. “Great to have you here with me today my friend,” Nadal wrote on…
