During one stint away from the court, he even played a cruel prank on some unsuspecting passengers to promote an unusual showdown with Brazilian football icon Ronaldo. A decade ago, Nadal found himself sidelined by a wrist injury. To pass the time, he planned a blockbuster poker game with Ronaldo.

The world No. 7 spent most his career with two otherworldly rivals. He is in that situation once again, with one beaten so far in Melbourne.

Matteo Berrettini had some kind words for Rafael Nadal after coming from behind to knock Cameron Norrie out of the Australian Open. The 28-year-old lost the first set but quickly found his feet, winning the next three to clinch a 6-7 6-4 6-1 6-3 victory.

Ahead of the blockbuster quarterfinal clash at ustralian Open, we take a look at where the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will be

(AP Photo/Andy Wong, File) Serbia’s Novak Djokovic talks with his coach Andy Murray, left, during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Novak Djokovic ...

The first round of the 2025 Australian Open is wrapping up on Monday, Jan. 13 heading into Tuesday, Jan. 14 on the East Coast.

Iga Swiatek was pictured seeking motivation ahead of her 2025 Australian Open campaign- within the pages of Dominic Bliss's book about Rafael Nadal entitled The King of The Court.

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year. The tournament is played on the hard courts of Melbourne Park in January every year, one of the two Grand Slams played on hard courts.

The Australian Open kicks off each year's tennis Grand Slam tournament circuit. Who has taken home titles? Check out this all-time champions list.

Novak Djokovic will face Carlos Alcaraz in a blockbuster Australian Open quarter-final! The Serb and the Spaniard defeated four rivals in Melbourne and arranged their eighth duel, the fourth at Majors. The first three came in Paris and London.

who stands alone from a golden generation of men’s tennis now that Rafael Nadal has joined Roger Federer in retirement. The Australian Open, which started Sunday (Saturday night in the US), is ...