Rafael Nadal casts doubt on chances of playing at French Open
Rafael Nadal has cast doubt on the likelihood of a farewell appearance at the French Open.
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Nadal uncertain over Roland Garros appearance
Spain's Rafael Nadal said that he is not sure if he will be able to play at next month's French Open after pushing through the pain barrier in his comeback from injury.
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Rafael Nadal will represent Team Europe at the Laver Cup in Berlin this September in what could be one of the final events of the 22-time Grand Slam champion's career, organisers announced on Monday.
Ruud defeats Tsitsipas to win Barcelona Open
BARCELONA, Spain : Casper Ruud gained sweet revenge over Stefanos Tsitsipas as he beat the Greek fifth seed 7-5 6-3 to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.
ATP roundup: Casper Ruud moves on in Barcelona
Third-seeded Casper Ruud defeated 14th-seeded Jordan Thompson 6-1, 6-4 to advance to the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Thursday in Spain.
Rafael Nadal Comeback Ends In Barcelona Open second Round
Rafael Nadal suffered his first defeat on his return to tennis after injury as he fell 7-5, 6-1 against Alex de Minaur on Wednesday in the Barcelona Open second round. The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, back on court this week after three months on the sidelines, battled well but eventually crumbled against the hard-working world number 11 from Australia. Nadal, 37, who missed virtually all of the 2023 season, is hoping to compete at the French Open in May where he is the record 14-time champion.
ATP roundup: Stefanos Tsitsipas advances in Barcelona
Fifth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Austrian Sebastian Ofner 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the third round of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell on Wednesday in Spain.
Rafael Nadal Cool On Expectations After Winning Injury Return
Rafael Nadal said he had limited expectations at the Barcelona Open as he made a triumphant return from injury on Tuesday, beating Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-3. The 22-time Grand Slam champion had not played a competitive match since January but eased past the 62nd-ranked Cobolli in 85 minutes to reach the second round. The former world number one has seen his ranking slip to 644 after missing all of the 2023 season following the Australian Open. His comeback at the start of this year hit a stumbling block when he felt a hip injury flare up in Brisbane.