Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Davis Cup
Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik has claimed that his controversial comments about former tennis stars Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray were "lost in translation.
The four-time Major winner returned to the court alongside Marcel Granollers for the deciding doubles tie. The Spaniards experienced a tight 7-6, 7-6 loss, ending their campaign in the quarter-final. Thus, Spain will have to start the 2025 campaign from the first Qualifiers round.
Carlos Alcaraz, who partnered Rafael Nadal in doubles in Paris 2024, had a rich tribute for the record 14-time French Open winner.
Carlos Alcaraz produced one of the finest displays thus far at the 2025 Australian Open as he took down Yoshihito Nishioka to reach the third round as Nuno Borges awaits.
Novak Djokovic is the latest big name from the world of tennis to blast Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony. Nadal hung up his racket late last year, with his final-ever match as a professional tennis player coming at the 2024 Davis Cup finals.
Carlos Alcaraz says playing with Rafael Nadal at 2024 Olympic Games was a 'privilege', while the 22-time major winner's retirement was 'difficult to accept'.
The last time they met, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros (not counting the exhibition at the Six Kings Slam). Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.
Novak Djokovic regrets that he was unable to attend Rafael Nadal's final tennis match at the Davis Cup Finals last year.
Novak Djokovic has revealed he ‘feels bad’ for missing Rafael Nadal ’s tennis retirement ceremony at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals in Malaga. Djokovic issued a statement on social media ahead of the special event that he would ‘be there in person to pay respect to Nadal’s stellar career’.
Novak Djokovic was initially supposed to be present at Rafael Nadal ’s farewell. However Spain’s defeat to Netherlands in the Davis Cup quarter-finals caught everyone by surprise, including ...
Novak Djokovic has become the latest prominent figure in tennis to criticize the handling of Rafael Nadal's retirement ceremony.