Juan Martin del Potro said that his mother Patricia, who had never seen him play professionally on the court, will come to watch his match against Federico Delbonis on Tuesday evening.
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As part of
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project, Rafael Nadal officially opened the “Roland-Garros Restaurant” in Manacor. The décor at the restaurant includes pictures of some of the biggest stars in the history of
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- Steffi Graff, Chris Evert, Björn Borg and Rafa himself.
Alexander Zverev has been defaulted (officially: "has been withdrawn") from Acapulco tournament due to unsportsmanlike conduct at the end of his doubles match on Tuesday night.
13 years ago Rafael Nadal def. Roger Federer 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (12-10) to win “The Battle of Surfaces” in Palma de Mallorca. The match was played on a hybrid court comprising of half clay and half grass. The court cost $1.63 million and took 19 days to prepare.
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Novak Djokovic has confirmed he will join Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray in a dream Team Europe lineup for the fifth edition of the Laver Cup, to be held at The O2 in London from September 23-25, 2022.
Juan Martin del Potro will undergo another knee surgery, this time in the Rennbahnklinik in Switzerland - the same sports clinic where Federer, Djokovic, Tsitsipas, Fognini and Andujar were treated. Source
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Official: Juan Martin del Potro has withdrawn from Rio Open. It seems that his match against Federico Delbonis in Buenos Aires was the last one in Delpo’s professional career.
Novak Djokovic has won his court case. Judge Kelly found the decision to cancel the visa was “unreasonable”. He has ordered that Novak must be immediately released.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have confirmed they will be teaming up for the 5th edition of the Laver Cup, that will take place at The O2 in London, September 23-25.
Marin Cilic: I'm going for 14 days self-isolation, despite my test was negative. It is important that we all help to reduce the possibility of spreading the infection. If there are any changes, I will inform you.
Roger Federer is confirmed for ATP500 Swiss Indoors in Basel. He will play his opening match on Tuesday, October 25. After getting through the first round, his next match will be on Thursday, October 27.
Djokovic on Federer’s injury:
It was a surprise. I knew he was struggling with injury in Australia, but I think no one knew what is the injury. I’m sad to see Roger and Kevin Anderson going through this. I hope they will be back soon. Roger is Roger. This sport needs him.
At 20 years, 308 days of age, Iga Swiatek will become the youngest player to make the WTA World No.1 debut since Caroline Wozniacki did so in 2010, aged 20 years and 92 days.
Roger Federer intends to play Halle in 2021:
We experience difficult times, however, we will arise from it strengthened. Already today I am glad and excited about my return to Halle the next year. Stay healthy!
Indian Wells main draw wild cards
ATP: Andy Murray, Nick Kyrgios, Sam Querrey, Jack Sock (1 WC left)
WTA: Naomi Osaka, Sofia Kenin, Emma Navarro, Claire Liu, Hailey Baptiste, Katie Volynets, Elvina Kalieva, Robin Montgomery
On this day 2 years ago - the Match in Africa between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal was held in Cape Town with the largest attendance at a tennis match (51,954 fans).
On 7 June, 2009 Roger Federer beat Robin Söderling to win Roland Garros title.
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he joined Perry, Budge, Emerson, Laver and Agassi as the only men who have won all Grand Slam titles (Nadal did it in 2010 and Djokovic in 2016).
17-year-old Leo Borg, Björn's son leaves The Royal Tennis Club of Stockholm to train at Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor, said Rickard Billing, who has been coaching Leo for last 7 years (source Expressen).
The Federal Government is still preparing a case to revoke Novak Djokovic’s visa and deport him.
An online poll by News Corp has attracted over 35,000 votes with more than 80% in support of a government move.
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Kim Clijsters
Emma Raducanu
Claire Liu
Catherine Mcnally
Katie Volynets
Elsa Jacquemot
Katrina Scott
Ashlyn Krueger
Rafael Nadal met with young players from around the country aged 12-15 who are in Melbourne for the Rafa Nadal Tour Australian Masters. The event is running from 11-15 January at Royal Park Tennis Club in Parkville.
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Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka are confirmed for Swiss Indoors in Basel. Federer is scheduled to play on Tuesday, October 27. Ticket sales starts on April 2. If the tournament cannot be held in October, tickets will be refunded.
Roger Federer and Kei Nishikori are confirmed for 2022 ATP500 in Halle.
This year's edition incl. Federer, Nishikori, Medvedev, Khachanov, Goffin, Rublev and Bautista Agut will be held without spectators.
Hubert Hurkacz and John Isner become the 3rd and 4th players in history of the Miami Open to win both the men's singles and doubles titles, joining Roger Federer and Richard Krajicek. (via ATP)
Team Europe has completed its lineup for 2022 Laver Cup.
Roger Federer
Rafael Nadal
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
Stefanos Tsitsipas
Casper Ruud
2 places are still to be named on Team World.
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Taylor Fritz
Diego Schwartzman
Jack Sock
The Duchess of Cambridge and Roger Federer, on behalf of the Laver Cup, have announced a charitable collaboration. All proceeds raised from tickets to the Laver Cup Open Practice Day (22 Sept), will be split between charities Action for Children and the LTA Tennis Foundation.
Belinda Bencic has tested positive for Covid. She is the 3rd “positive” player (alongside Emma Raducanu and Rafael Nadal) who traveled to Abu Dhabi to play the Mubadala Championship.
Players confirmed for ATP500 Basel:
Carlos Alcaraz
Casper Ruud
Nick Kyrgios
Stan Wawrinka
Felix Auger-Aliassime
Marin Cilic
Lorenzo Musetti
Dominic Stricker