Tag: Nadal, Rafael

Rafael Nadal Beats Denis Shapovalov Amid Charge of Favoritism

MELBOURNE, Australia — After missing the game he has long played with such passion, Rafael Nadal has had…

Is Tennis Moving Into a New Golden Age? We Can Only Hope.

There was something for everyone. Roger Federer’s linen grace. Rafael Nadal’s punishing power. Novak Djokovic and his single-minded…

For Nadal and His Contemporaries, It Is About Winning, and Quickly

But three hours later he was still battling, and after the win, he spoke like a player who…

Carlos Alcaraz Plays Matteo Berrettini at the Australian Open

VILLENA, Spain — The rowdy tennis academy Christmas party was underway in the adjoining room. But Carlos Alcaraz…