RAFAEL NADAL KING OF TENNIS

"The great tennis champion, his team and David Ferrer did a Grand Tour of the amazing facilities of his new Academy in Kuwait City, which represents a new milestone for tennis in the Middle East.

The group were shown around the premises by none other than Tamdeen Group Chairman Mohammed Jassim Al Marzouq & Tamdeen Sports CEO Mohammed Mustafa Al Marzouq" ... Read more »

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2020 Australian Open QF Rafael Nadal vs. Dominic Thiem  6-7(3) 6-7(4) 6-4 6-7(6)

“I think he's playing great. He's playing with a lot of energy, aggressive, determination. Even from difficult positions, he was able to produce amazing shots,” said Nadal. ... Read more »

2020 Australian Open R4 Rafael Nadal bt. Nick Kyrgios  6-3  3-6  7-6(6)  7-6(4)

Next - Dominic Thiem

Rafa: "I think I played well from the baseline, changing directions, changing rhythms, playing aggressive with my forehand and backhand." 

"The problem is when he's serving, you don't have many chances. You are under pressure the whole match." ... Read more »

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2020 Australian Open R3 Rafael Nadal bt. Pablo Carreno Busta  6-1 6-2 6-4

Next - Nick Kyrgios 

Rafa: “Had been my best match of the tournament so far, without a doubt, so that’s a very positive thing. Sorry for Pablo who is a good friend of mine. I wish ... Read more »

Rafael Nadal is melting hearts around the tennis world again after a photo emerged of his incredible behind the scenes catch-up with the ball girl accidentally struck by a stray ball on Thursday night. ... Read more »

2020 Australian Open R2 Rafael Nadal bt. Federico Delbonis  6-3 7-6(4) 6-1

Next - Pablo Carreno Busta

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal passed up a good few chances for an earlier finish to his night before muscling his way into the third round of the Australian Open with a commanding 6-3 7-6(4) 6-1 victory over Argentine Federico Delbonis on Thursday.

The match lacked nothing in quality power tennis but was almost entirely devoid of ... Read more »

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World No. 1 discusses life ahead of bid for 20th Grand Slam title

It's midday on Saturday and Rafael Nadal has plenty to keep him busy two days before the start of the Australian Open. For almost an hour, the Spaniard dedicates his time to his tournament press commitments and, when finished, he makes a beeline for Court 23 to take part in an event with the winners of the Rafa Nadal Tour, making use of a clinic his academy is giving. ... Read more »