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Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis Legend Loses Final Game Of His Career | Details Inside

Rafael Nadal Farewell: Tennis legend Rafael Nadal ends his sensational and iconic career with a defeat, as Spain have been eliminated from Davis Cup 2024 after losing 2-1 to Netherlands. The 22-time Grand Slam winner lost to Botic van de Zandschulp 6-4; 6-4 in Game 1 of the quarter-final tie between Spain and Netherlands, and the Dutch did not read the script written by fans in Malaga, as the home crowd was left stunned with Spain's shocking exit. Botic van de Zandschulp secures a 1-0 lead in the tie! 🇳🇱He takes down Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-4 for a dream start in Malaga 👏#DavisCup | @Boticvdz | @KNLTB pic.twitter.com/3F13u9Kf4B — Davis Cup (@DavisCup) November 19, 2024Reigning Wimbledon and French Open champion, Carlos Alcaraz, won his fixture but that was not enough to grant Rafae...

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Roger Federer pens heartfelt note for Rafael Nadal: ‘You made me enjoy the game even more’ | Tennis News – Times of India

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer (Photo credit: X) The rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is one of the most celebrated in tennis history, blending fierce competition with mutual admiration. Spanning over 40 matches, including epic Grand Slam finals, their contrasting styles captivated fans worldwide — Federer's effortless grace against Nadal's relentless intensity. Beyond the court, their camaraderie has been equally inspiring. Despite battling for supremacy, they’ve shared a deep respect, often praising each other's achievements and work ethic.Their iconic rivalry transcended sport, showcasing how competition can coexist with friendship. Federer and Nadal remain symbols of sportsmanship, leaving an enduring legacy of rivalry and bonhomie in tennis lore.As Nadal prepares to join...

18Nov

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Jannik Sinner sweeps past Taylor Fritz to win ATP Finals | Tennis News – Times of India

Jannik Sinner (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals on Sunday, defeating Taylor Fritz in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This victory marks Sinner's first ATP Finals championship. The final, held in Turin, Italy, saw Sinner continue his dominance over Fritz. He previously defeated Fritz in straight sets at both the US Open final in September and during the group stage of the ATP Finals.Sinner's win caps off a remarkable year for the 23-year-old. He secured eight tournament victories in 2023, including his first two Grand Slam titles at the Australian and US Opens. These achievements propelled him to the number one ranking, making him the first Italian player to achieve this milestone."His Tour-leading 70th win of the season made him the first player since Ivan Lendl in 198...

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Dominant Jannik Sinner cruises into ATP Finals title decider with Taylor Fritz | Tennis News – Times of India

Italy's Jannik Sinner (AP Photo) Jannik Sinner has his first ATP Finals crown firmly in his sights after crushing Casper Ruud 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday to set up a title decider with Taylor Fritz, the man he beat to win the US Open two months ago.Roared on by a partisan home crowd in Turin, Sinner extended his winning streak to 10 matches with another dominating display which showed why he is the first Italian to top the ATP's end-of-season world rankings.The 23-year-old has reacted to losing last year's final to Novak Djokovic by displacing the Serbian tennis icon at the top of the game, winning seven tournaments this season including his debut Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open before triumphing in New York in September.Sinner barely gave Ruud time to breathe as he rattled off the firs...