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Rafael Nadal pulls out of French Open for first time since 2005 debut

Nadal, who is the owner of a record 14 championships at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament will miss it for the first time since making his debut there in 2005.

published on : 18th May 2023
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Nadal pulls out of Madrid Masters in worrying French Open blow

The 36-year-old Spaniard has not played since losing in the second round of the Australian Open in January.

published on : 20th April 2023
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Still not ready: Rafael Nadal pulls out of Barcelona Open

Nadal has not played since losing in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald at the Australian Open in January due to a hip injury

published on : 14th April 2023
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Annamalai relies on 'PowerPoint' presentation, charges DMK ministers of corruption

Stating that his fight against corruption would continue come what may, Annamalai said he would not stop part one of the DMK Files released today but would also release parts two and three. 

published on : 14th April 2023
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of clay-court Monte Carlo Masters

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined with a left hip flexor injury since the Australian Open.

published on : 4th April 2023
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UN nuclear chief says Iran visit could produce 'important agreements'

The two-day visit by the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) comes as the Vienna-based organisation seeks greater cooperation with Iran over its nuclear activities.

published on : 4th March 2023
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Ruud beaten to boost Djokovic title charge at Australian Open

Taylor Fritz and Alexander Zverev also became high-profile casualties.

published on : 19th January 2023
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Analysis: Hard to know what's next for Nadal with hip injury

He considered quitting but played on because he was the reigning champion. Nadal also was seeded No.1 at Melbourne Park, because top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz is out with a leg injury.

published on : 19th January 2023
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Nadal MRI shows hurt left hip flexor; recovery of 6-8 weeks

Nadal was the defending champion and seeded No.1 in Australia. The 36-year-old now will head home to Spain to rest.

published on : 19th January 2023
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Hampered by bad hip, Nadal out in 2nd round of Australian Open

"It's a tough moment. It's a tough day," said Nadal, a 35-year-old Spaniard. "I can't say that I am not destroyed mentally at this moment, because I would be lying."

published on : 18th January 2023
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Nadal struggles at times during 4-set win at Australian Open

“I was humble enough to accept that (there were) going to be a little bit of ups and downs during the match,” Nadal said.

published on : 16th January 2023
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Nadal in rut, Djokovic on roll as Australian Open approaches

For all that the long-time rivals have in common, Nadal and Djokovic could hardly be entering this Australian Open, which begins on Monday under more contrasting circumstances.

published on : 14th January 2023
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Britain's Jack Draper fires warning to Nadal by reaching Adelaide semi-finals

The promising 21-year-old faces defending champion Nadal in the first round of the Australian Open next week and showed he was in fine touch with a 6-4 7-6 (7/3) victory over Russia's Khachanov.

published on : 12th January 2023
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Adelaide International: Medvedev advances to a likely semi vs Djokovic

Medvedev is the 2021 U.S. Open champion, but has lost twice in the finals in Australia — and in 2021 it was against Djokovic.

published on : 6th January 2023
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ATP Finals: Nadal faces American Taylor Fritz in 1st round, eyes maiden title

Nsaid that he would arrive in Turin early to regain the top form that saw him open the season with a personal-best 20 straight victories after an early departure at the Rolex Paris Masters.

published on : 13th November 2022
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Whatever Rafael Nadal's future holds, his legacy's secure

Rafael Nadal's status for Wimbledon is in doubt because of a chronic problem with his left foot — as is his future in tennis.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Andy Murray awed by Rafael Nadal's 'incredible' French Open record

Before continuing his grass court preparations, Andy Murray did the maths on Rafael Nadal's latest feat on clay.

published on : 7th June 2022
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Rafael Nadal, Casper Ruud ride French Open performance to move up in ATP Rankings list

The 14th French Open title and his 22nd Grand Slam crown helped Rafael Nadal move up a place from fifth to fourth in the latest ATP Rankings released.

published on : 7th June 2022
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French Open: Rafael Nadal completes 300 Grand Slam win

It marked the Spaniard's 300th Grand Slam match win. World No 5 Rafael Nadal demolished Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the tournament.

published on : 26th May 2022
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Rafael Nadal plays '30 per cent better' at Roland Garros: Alexander Zverev

World number one Djokovic, bidding for a third Paris title to move level with Nadal on 21 Grand Slams, comes into the tournament with a sixth Italian Open under his belt.

published on : 20th May 2022
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