Tag: Tennis
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 ample opportunity…
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 determination. The…
Sabalenka Struggles, Then Prevails as Top Women Fall at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Thursday was another rough day for the leading women at a major tennis tournament. Garbiñe Muguruza, the…
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 was sitting…
Emma Raducanu Defeats Sloane Stephens at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia — Emma Raducanu wasted no time in announcing her presence in her first Grand Slam match since her…
How the ‘Djokovic Affair’ Finally Came to an End
SYDNEY, Australia — The day before the Australian Open was set to begin, Novak Djokovic, possibly the greatest tennis player…