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Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
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Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open
Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
  • The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.

  • Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.

  • De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.

  • Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
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Casper Ruud has now won more matches than anyone this year after latest win in Barcelona
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Casper Ruud has now won more matches than anyone this year after latest ...
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Rafael Nadal reveals 'desire to try to play' in Barcelona next week: Rafael Nadal is entered into the Barcelona Open next week, with the Spaniard ...
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Rafael Nadal reveals 'desire to try to play' in Barcelona next ...
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Line Calls: Betting breakdown of Jordan Thompson vs. Frances Tiafoe in Houston: Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook.
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How Aussie giant-killer plans to topple world’s hottest tennis player: Chris O’Connell is just one win from the Miami Open quarter-finals. But to get there he ...
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How Aussie giant-killer plans to topple world’s hottest tennis player
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Three matches, two trophies, two bread rolls and a hot shower: Inside Thompson’s epic triumph
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Three matches, two trophies, two bread rolls and a hot shower: Inside ...
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Jordan Thompson becomes the first ATP Tour singles + doubles champion since Nick Kyrgios at 2022 Washington! πŸ‘#LosCabosTennisOpen
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ATP Los Cabos: Alexander Zverev fails against Jordan Thompson: Alexander Zverev has been eliminated in the semi-finals of the ATP Tour 250 tournament in Los ...
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ATP Los Cabos: Alexander Zverev fails against Jordan Thompson
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U.S. Clay Court Championship: Saturday's schedule: Top-seeded Ben Shelton and defending champion Frances Tiafoe, seeded third, can still set up the 10th ...
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U.S. Clay Court Championship: Saturday's schedule
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Rafael Nadal feeling 'some discomfort' ahead of scheduled return: Rafael Nadal is scheduled to return to the ATP Tour next week, but it seems as though ...
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Rafael Nadal feeling 'some discomfort' ahead of scheduled return
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Indian Wells: This youth! Mensik, Michelsen, Shang storm into round two: Can one of the young guns pull off a breakthrough?
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Indian Wells: This youth! Mensik, Michelsen, Shang storm into round two
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Rafael Nadal reveals 'great sadness' to withdraw from Indian Wells: Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Indian Wells, continuing the Spaniard's absence ...
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Rafael Nadal reveals 'great sadness' to withdraw from Indian ...
Quick Glance: Nadal Plans 2024 Retirement After Federer's Departure
  • After Roger Federer's retirement, Rafael Nadal felt a part of him left and emphasized the importance of his health and tennis performance in making career decisions.

  • Nadal discussed his planned 2024 retirement and the possibility of extending his career beyond this season in Las Vegas.

  • Nadal highlighted that his body, not his mind, is bringing him close to retirement as he remains passionate about the sport.

  • Nadal intends to kick off the clay season after competing in the Indian Wells and Miami Masters, aiming for consistent practice and tournament play.
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New Year's resolution βœ… After his maiden tour-level title, Jordan Thompson has realised his dream of a top-32 debut. Listen to The AO Show for more πŸ‘‰ ausopen.com/listen 🎧
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Seasoned Nadal faces raging Alcaraz in Netflix Slam exhibition tie: An unprecedented 'Netflix Slam' is set to air live this Sunday on Netflix as tennis legend ...
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Seasoned Nadal faces raging Alcaraz in Netflix Slam exhibition tie
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Five in focus: Alcaraz, Rybakina, De Minaur, Osaka, Thompson: Carlos Alcaraz, Elena Rybakina, Alex de Minaur, Naomi Osaka and Jordan Thompson have caught the eye ...
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Five in focus: Alcaraz, Rybakina, De Minaur, Osaka, Thompson
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WATCH: Can you hold your breath longer than Rafael Nadal?: The 22-time Grand Slam champion showed off some sick swimming skills as he teased his return to the ...
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WATCH: Can you hold your breath longer than Rafael Nadal?
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Marcos Giron decisively beats Frances Tiafoe in Dallas; Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul set semis duel
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Marcos Giron decisively beats Frances Tiafoe in Dallas; Ben Shelton ...
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After almost four hours: Zverev misses final in Los Cabos: Alexander Zverev has missed his first singles final of the new year. After a real marathon match ...
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After almost four hours: Zverev misses final in Los Cabos
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Rafael Nadal explains his commitment as tennis ambassador in Saudi Arabia: Change as a major goal - Eurosport
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Rafael Nadal explains his commitment as tennis ambassador in Saudi Arabia: ...
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Jordan Thompson was right: The Open gets a woke-up call: Jordan Thompson says the Australian Open is the β€œwokest tournament ever”. He’s got a point
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Jordan Thompson was right: The Open gets a woke-up call
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Aussie Open boss hits back at β€˜woke’ rant: Australian star Jordan Thompson has defended his mid-match outburst that saw him label the Australian Open as β€œthe ...
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Aussie Open boss hits back at β€˜woke’ rant
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Rafael Nadal defeated by Jordan Thompson in upset loss at Brisbane International
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Five quick hits from the Australian Open: Novak Djokovic plays 100th Australian Open match, koala outfits star at Melbourne Park
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Five quick hits from the Australian Open: Novak Djokovic plays 100th ...
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Australian Open: Alexander Zverev survives five-set thriller against qualifier LukΓ‘s Klein in the second round - Eurosport
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Rising to the occasion πŸ“ˆ 2023 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas survives the Jordan Thompson test to advance to the third round for the sixth consecutive year ... Show more
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Why Aussies are turning off the tennis: COMMENTEven with a tamed media persona and a busted wrist, Nick Kyrgios is still overshadowing the Australian Open with ...
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Why Aussies are turning off the tennis
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Aussie mercilessly roasted amid β€˜woke’ storm: Aussie tennis star Jordan Thompson may need to check what he says on court as his words came back to bite him in ...
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Aussie mercilessly roasted amid β€˜woke’ storm
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What was Greg Inglis doing at Wests Tigers training?: Inglis watched on at training over the weekend, sporting the black and gold for the first time.
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What was Greg Inglis doing at Wests Tigers training?
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Rafa Nadal misses 3 match points and has to admit defeat after 3.26 hours with 7:5 6:7 and 3:6 ! Congrats Jordan Thompson πŸ‘#atp #rafanadal #goodtoseehimback #welovethegame #tennisnet
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Five quick hits from the Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas critical of bar, Carlos Alcaraz shines in win
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Five quick hits from the Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas critical of ...
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The Australian Open is trialling a new seating policy, and not everyone is a fan: Players at Australia's grand slam are split on a new seating policy that lets ...
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The Australian Open is trialling a new seating policy, and not everyone is ...
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Patience is a virtue for Jordan Thompson πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈAdelaide International | #AdelaideTennis
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Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: De Minaur plots future victories; Azarenka faces qualifier; Alcaraz takes on Kecmanovic
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Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: De Minaur plots future victories; ...
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Where can I watch the 2024 Australian Open? Here's your pocket guide: The day has arrived β€” the world's best tennis players will begin to compete for the coveted ...
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Where can I watch the 2024 Australian Open? Here's your pocket guide
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Australian Open LIVE updates: Osaka returns to Melbourne Park; Raonic’s emotional medical retirement sends de Minaur through
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Australian Open LIVE updates: Osaka returns to Melbourne Park; Raonic’s ...
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De Minaur carries the hype of the nation as he draws former Wimbledon finalist: Australian greats Pat Cash and Todd Woodbridge agree Alex de Minaur is capable of ...
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De Minaur carries the hype of the nation as he draws former Wimbledon ...
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John McEnroe shocks: "I think Rafael Nadal might never play again": The former American champion spoke out about the injury the Spaniard suffered at ...
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Aussies at the Open: Popyrin sets up Djokovic showdown: Alexei Popyrin and Jordan Thompson have set second-round meetings with high-profile opponents at AO 2024 ...
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Aussies at the Open: Popyrin sets up Djokovic showdown
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Rafael Nadal hopes for tight muscles after hip pain: Rafael Nadal had pain again in the operated hip area during his Brisbane exit against Jordan Thompson - but ...
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Rafael Nadal hopes for tight muscles after hip pain
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Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: Defending Aussie duo Hijikata and Kubler have uphill climb; Alcaraz, Swiatek up later
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Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: Defending Aussie duo Hijikata and ...
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Australian Open 2024: When does it start, how to watch, who is playing, who is favourite to win
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Day 4 men's wrap: Shelton, Tsitsipas survive stern tests: Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas were made to work, while Andrey Rublev and Taylor Fritz had ...
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Day 4 men's wrap: Shelton, Tsitsipas survive stern tests
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β€˜Sky’s the limit once you’re in that top 10’: Why de Minaur could be on cusp of greatness
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β€˜Sky’s the limit once you’re in that top 10’: Why de Minaur could be on ...
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SO good to have you back competing, Rafa Nadal! πŸ‘‹ Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson defeated Nadal and Marc Lopez, 6-4, 6-4, in Brisbane. SCORES: Scores | Tennis.com
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Brisbane crows 'rub eyes' for Rafael Nadal's no-look smash: The Spanish champion won the point of the day with a fantastic shot
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Brisbane crows 'rub eyes' for Rafael Nadal's no-look smash
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Rafael Nadal's comeback ends in the quarter-finals in Brisbane. The Spaniard was narrowly defeated by Jordan Thompson in three sets ... Show more
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Actress Rebel Wilson cheers on Aussie players during banner day at United Cup: The famous tennis fan had a courtside view as Alex de Minaur toppled Alexander ...
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Actress Rebel Wilson cheers on Aussie players during banner day at United ...
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Rafael Nadal breaks another sensational longevity record, in Brisbane: The Spanish champion is showing a good psycho-physical level at the Brisbane International ...
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Rafael Nadal breaks another sensational longevity record, in Brisbane
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Rafael Nadal's Hard Court Gamble: Mouratoglou Surprised by Risky Move: Rafael Nadal returned to action in Brisbane after missing almost a year
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Rafael Nadal's Hard Court Gamble: Mouratoglou Surprised by Risky Move
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open with hip injury: The tennis season begins in earnest next weekend at the Australian Open, but one of the sport's ...
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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Australian Open with hip injury
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Aussie's epic comeback win over Rafa features jaw-dropping final point... with two random train horns
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Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas blows away Zizou Bergs in first round: Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas blows away Zizou Bergs in first round
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Australian Open: Stefanos Tsitsipas blows away Zizou Bergs in first round
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Shock shortly after comeback: Tennis star Rafael Nadal may be injured again: Rafael Nadal had to take a year off after an operation, but now he wanted to return ...
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Rafael Nadal makes short work of local hero Jason Kubler and advances to the quarter-finals in Brisbane - Eurosport
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Tennis: Nadal out of Australian Open with muscle tear: He won his opening two matches but needed a medical timeout towards the end of his quarter-final loss to ...
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Tennis: Nadal out of Australian Open with muscle tear
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#Nadal rekindled his partnership with Marc Lopez for his comeback but the duo lost 6-4, 6-4 to Australians Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson at a packed Pat ... Show more

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Machac the πŒπ€π‚π‡πˆππ„ πŸ’ͺ Machac gets past Jordan Thompson in straight sets to give Czech Republic a 1️⃣ - 0️⃣ lead in the tie against Australia! #DavisCupFinals
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β€˜I didn’t know where I was going’: Birrell’s battle back from the tennis brink: Hometown Australian Open hopeful Kim Birrell is determined to make an impression ...
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Rafael Nadal loses but looks sharp on return to tennis after 11 months out: Rafael Nadal suffered a doubles defeat as he returned to the court after nearly a ...
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Rafael Nadal loses but looks sharp on return to tennis after 11 months out
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ATP Tokyo: Zverev fails because of Thompson: With a courageous performance, the Australian Jordan Thompson defeated Alexander Zverev, who was far from his best ...
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ATP Tokyo: Zverev fails because of Thompson
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ATP Tokyo: Next three-set win - Ben Shelton needs a rest day now!: Ben Shelton has reached the quarterfinals of the ATP Tour 500 tournament in Tokyo ...
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ATP Tokyo: Next three-set win - Ben Shelton needs a rest day now!
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You beauty! πŸ’ͺπŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Jordan Thompson has sprung a HUGE upset at the Japan Open - sending the world no. 9️⃣ packing in the first round! 🎾#9WWOS #Tennis
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Jai Opetaia vs. Jordan Thomson - The official weigh-in from London, England.: The two undefeated cruiserweights easily stayed under the required weight limit ...
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Jai Opetaia vs. Jordan Thomson - The official weigh-in from London ...