Rafael Nadal isn't confident about World Tour Finals after suffering Paris Masters defeat

Rafael Nadal made a triumphant return to the ATP Tour with a straight-set victory over Dominic Thiem in Brisbane on Monday night. The Spaniard closed as a lukewarm favorite against Thiem - it was Nadal's first match in 349 days - but it was a convincing enough performance that oddsmakers have slapped a -650 moneyline on Nadal for his Round of 16…

Rafael Nadal's 2023 season was curtailed by an unfortunate abdominal injury during the Australian Open, and the Spaniard hasn't returned to court since due to surgery on his hip performed in June. He was also forced to pull out of the clay court season, which is usually his favourite period of the year, and revealed in his message of withdrawal…

For years, the'Big Three' of men's tennis - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic - have hoovered up grand slams, each providing their own reasons to be crowned as the greatest men's player of all time. Now, with Federer retired and Nadal injured, Djokovic has an opportunity to stake his own claim in that unending debate and win a record…

Tennis legend Rafael Nadal will drop out of the ATP top 100 for the first time since March 2003 after the French Open finishes. While it was always inevitable, the 36-year-old will drop from world No. 15 out of the top 100 altogether when the rankings are revealed after the Roland Garros major. As Nadal won the 2022 edition of the event - his 14th…

Legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal will not compete in the 2023 French Open due to a hip injury that has kept him out since the Australian Open in January. According to CNN's Matias Grez, the 36-year-old Nadal announced his withdrawal from the tournament Thursday and added that 2024 will be his final year as a professional tennis player. Nadal also…

Rafael Nadal's defence of his Australian Open title came to an end in the second round of the tournament in 2023. The Spaniard suffered an injury that is expected to keep him out of action for between six and eight weeks. Despite showing a lot of pain on the court, the number one seed in Melbourne continued on the court to see out his match with…

Tennis legend John McEnroe has made his prediction as to when 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will hang up his racquet ahead of this week's Australian Open. It comes after world No. 13 Alexander Zverev also suggested that the Spaniard would retire after this year's French Open, famously his most successful Slam, having won it a staggering…

Rafael Nadal's recent form could be of some concern heading into the Australian Open, according to Eurosport expert Mats Wilander. Nadal arrives in Melbourne as defending champion, having claimed a historic 21st major title last year after triumphing in a five-set epic over Daniil Medvedev. Gunning for a record-extending 23rd Grand Slam having also…

When is Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz on and what time does it start? Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz will take place on Sunday 13 November, 2022 - 20:00 (UK) Where is Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz taking place? Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz will take place at Pala Alpitour in Turin, Italy What surface is Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz being played…

TURIN, Italy - There was a moment Sunday night when Rafael Nadal was suddenly Rafael Nadal again. This was during the first set of his first match at the ATP Finals, where Nadal entered as the top seed, even though he had played only one singles match since his September loss at the U.S. Open. The whole sequence took roughly four seconds: a chase…

Fixture: (1) Rafael Nadal vs (5) Felix Auger-Aliassime. Date: November 15, 2022. Tournament: ATP Finals 2022. Round: Round robin. Venue: Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy. Surface: Indoor hardcourt. Prize money: $14750000. Match timing: Not before 2 pm local time, 1 pm GMT, 8 am ET and 6:30 pm IST. 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will take on…

Felix Auger-Aliassime has had a tremendous campaign Free tennis tips, best bets and analysis for the ATP Tour Finals in Turin, Italy, starting on Sunday. Amazon Prime, 1pm Sunday Felix Auger-Aliassime to win ATP Tour Finals 1pt 11-2 general Felix Auger-Aliassime to win Green Group 2pts 8-5 Coral, Ladbrokes Novak Djokovic headlines the ATP Tour…

Barbora Krejcikova has named Rafael Nadal as her favorite tennis player. Krejcikova recently had a Q&A session with her fans on Instagram where she answered a number of questions. One of these included a fan asking the Czech about her favorite tennis player. "I'd say Rafael Nadal," Krejcikova responded on her Instagram story. When asked about her…

You've seen the Nitto ATP Finals seedings, but since when do they actually count for anything in tennis, right? World No. 2 Rafael Nadal is the top-ranked player for the season-ending tournament in Turin, which starts on November 13, following the withdrawal of world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz due to injury. Taylor Fritz gets in as a replacement for…

Fixture: (1) Rafael Nadal vs (8) Taylor Fritz. Date: November 13, 2022. Tournament: ATP Finals 2022. Round: Round robin. Venue: Pala Alpitour, Turin, Italy. Surface: Indoor hardcourt. Prize money: $14750000. Match timing: Not before 9 pm local time, 8 pm GMT, 3 pm ET and 1:30 am IST. 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal will take on World No. 9…

Rafa was drawn into the Green Group, along with Casper Ruud, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Taylor Fritz at the season-ending championships in Turin. Line Calls, presented by FanDuel Sportsbook: ATP Finals betting preview If we are to get the 60th installment of the 16-year rivalry betwen Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, it will not materialize until…

2022 has been an incredible year for teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz. Originally dubbed as a clay court specialist, Alcaraz has defied many naysayers to come of age on the ATP Tour over the past 12 months. Undoubtedly, the two highlights of a star-studded season for Alcaraz have been his maiden Grand Slam singles title win at the US Open in New…

World number two Rafael Nadal will be up against the 31st-ranked Tommy Paul in the second round of the 2022 Paris Masters on Wednesday, November 2. Get the live streaming options of this Rafael Nadal v Tommy Paul match along with its preview, head to head, and tips here. Looking to watch the 2022 Paris Masters live streaming online? For tennis fans…

Rafael Nadal and his wife Maria Francisca Perello became parents for the first time on Saturday, as per Spanish media reports. According to Diario de Mallorca, Perello gave birth to a baby boy in Mallorca, Nadal's hometown. After the news broke, a throwback video resurfaced online from the 2019 Nitto ATP Finals, in which Roger Federer, Novak…

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are the greatest tennis opponents-turned friends that the world has ever seen. But they are completely at odds with one another in nature. Over the course of two decades, they have faced off more than 40 times. Despite being the biggest opponents on the court, they get along pretty well. The Swiss maestro has…

Rafael Nadal is back in the American swing of tournaments as the 2022 U.S. Open approaches at the end of the month. The Spaniard, who is seeking his fifth U.S. Open title and 23rd Grand Slam victory, is heading to New York as one of the favorites to win the championship. The only roadblock that may stand in the 36-year-old's way is an ongoing…

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are still standing strong at Wimbledon and many will be hoping the fierce rivals can win their respective semi-finals and tee up a fairytale final at the All England Club. There will be plenty riding on it if they do as Djokovic is a six-time Wimbledon champion and is bidding for a fourth successive title in SW19,…

1.5pts Rafael Nadal to beat Casper Ruud 3-0 at 6/5 (Betfair) The never-ending history chase which is men's tennis continues apace on Sunday when Rafael Nadal bids for his 14th French Open title and 22nd Grand Slam overall. Given those barely-believable numbers, it's no surprise to see the Spaniard chalked up as a 2/11 favourite for a match which…

Rafael Nadal clinched a record-breaking 21st grand slam title after beating Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-7 6-4 6-4 7-5 in an Australian Open final for the ages. The Spaniard surpassed the previous men's record of 20 he held jointly with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, the latter of whom was denied entry into the country after having his visa…