The New York Times – Sports:
The world No. 1, Djokovic remains unvaccinated against Covid-19 and still cannot enter the United States without an exemption. He has asked for one and is awaiting an answer.
Category: Nadal, Rafael
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Amateurs Flocked to Pickleball. But Will They Watch the Pros?
The New York Times – Sports:
Pickleball had no problem attracting millions of amateur players. Now, as the sport looks to grow at the professional level, it must convince spectators that the game is as fun to watch as it is to play.
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American Jenson Brooksby Beats Casper Ruud at Australian Open
The New York Times – Sports:
Murray’s stirring five-set comeback against Thanasi Kokkinakis of Australia ended a day that also saw the men’s singles favorite Novak Djokovic win while playing with a hamstring injury.
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Top-Seeded Rafael Nadal Loses at Australian Open After Injury
The New York Times – Sports:
Nadal, who has won 22 Grand Slams, lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald, an American who has never cracked the Top 40 in the world rankings.
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With the Australian Open Set to Begin, All Eyes Are on Rafael Nadal
The New York Times – Sports:
The defending champion, Nadal has lost six of his last seven tour singles matches and is struggling with his timing, confidence and composure. But don’t count him out.
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Down and Out When 2022 Began, Novak Djokovic Is On Top Again. Kind Of.
The New York Times – Sports:
Djokovic, the Serbian star, missed long stretches of the season because he refused to get vaccinated against Covid-19. After winning the ATP Finals, is he the king of tennis again? Maybe.
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Rafael Nadal’s Battle Against Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Nadal, the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, has played all year like he is running out of time. There is a reason for that, and it’s not hard to miss at the ATP Finals.
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Federer on His Exit and Holding Nadal’s Hand: ‘It’s Maybe a Secret Thank You’
The New York Times – Sports:
In an interview, Roger Federer opens up about the emotions of his goodbye at the Laver Cup and about the future of men’s tennis. “Nobody needs to play like me, by the way,” he said.
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Federer, Even in Defeat, Gets Fitting End to Storied Career
The New York Times – Sports:
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were defeated by Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe in a tight Laver Cup match that included plenty of highlights and fond sentiments.