NEW DELHI: Thanking Rafael Nadal for his contributions to tennis and the legacy he is leaving behind, an emotional Novak Djokovic expressed gratitude to the player as the two legendary rivals squared off for the last time on Saturday at the Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia before the Spaniard ends his incredible…
File Pic: Rafael Nadal holds the French Open trophy. (AP Photo) Rafael Nadal, one of the greatest players in tennis history, has built an unmatched legacy filled with records that showcase his dominance, versatility, and longevity. For two decades, the Spanish superstar has captivated fans and fellow athletes alike with his relentless determination and exceptional…
MS Dhoni and Rafael Nadal Spanish tennis icon Rafael Nadal has announced on Thursday that he will retire from professional tennis at the end of this season. In an emotional video shared on his official social media handles, the 38-year-old revealed that the Davis Cup final in Malaga this November will be his final event.Nadal,…
Spain’s Rafael Nadal (Reuters Photo) Spain’s tennis legend Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, announced on Thursday that he will retire from professional tennis at the conclusion of the season, effective after the Davis Cup final.In a heartfelt video message, the 38-year-old reflected on his career and the challenges he faced in recent…
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer Tennis, a sport steeped in history and tradition, has produced some of the most remarkable athletes and extraordinary feats. While numerous records have been set and broken over the years, a few stand out as nearly unbeatable due to the sheer dominance and consistency required to achieve them….
NEW DELHI: One night after tournament favourite Carlos Alcaraz made his earliest Grand Slam exit in three years after shock defeat to unseeded Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp, defending champion Novak Djokovic bowed out in the US Open third round with a 4-6, 4-6, 6-2, 4-6 loss to 28th-seeded Alexei Popyrin of Australia on Friday…
NEW DELHI: Indian table tennis player Archana Kamath has made the difficult decision to step away from elite sports to pursue a Master’s in Public Policy at the University of Michigan. This move marks a significant shift for the 24-year-old, who achieved notable success representing India at the highest level, including the recent Paris Olympics.Despite…
Brazilian Olympic surfer Gabriel Medina’s remarkable wave ride in Tahiti, captured by AFP photographer Jerome Brouillet, has garnered global acclaim with the photograph becoming a viral sensation and possibly the defining image of both the sport and the 2024 Paris Summer Games. Brouillet, stationed in a boat in the channel, managed to photograph Medina exiting…
NEW DELHI: In defence of the harshly criticized US leg of last month’s T20 World Cup, former India head coach Rahul Dravid said that “playing at odd hours” and adjusting to “challenging” facilities were essential “compromises” made in order to bring cricket to a wider audience.Dravid stated he was okay with the 10.30 a.m. (local…
One half of India’s ace men’s doubles badminton team, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, struck gold soon after he settled inside the Athletes Village at the Paris Olympics as he met tennis legend Rafael Nadal and got himself pictured with the Spanish super star. Satwik shared the photo in an Instagram story, and captioned it: “With the best”.The…
