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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
American teenager Learner Tien on Saturday became the youngest male player to reach the fourth round of the Australian Open since Rafael Nadal in 2005. The 19-year-old southpaw beat unseeded Frenchman Corentin Moutet in straight sets, 7-6, 6-3, 6-3, in the third round to set up a fourth-round clash with Italian veteran Lorenzo Sonego.
The first round of the 2025 Australian Open is wrapping up on Monday, Jan. 13 heading into Tuesday, Jan. 14 on the East Coast.
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.
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.
Djokovic has won 24 Grand Slam titles, an all-time record in the men's game that he took from Nadal by winning the 2023 French Open