Tag: Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal will face Alexander Zverev in the French Open semifinals on Friday. (Image: Getty)

Rafael Nadal Rolling Toward 14th French Open Title, Faces Zverev in Semifinals

Rafael Nadal stands two wins away from a record-extending 14th French Open championship, but will have to get past young star Alexander Zverev in their semifinal matchup on Friday. Nadal comes into that match as a -360 favorite over Zverev (+280), according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Nadal outlasts Djokovic in quarterfinal […]

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev is among several players facing a ban at Wimbledon due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (Image: Peter Staples/ATP Tour)

Top Players Slam Wimbledon Ban on Russian, Belarusian Players

Some of the world’s top players are angry over a Wimbledon ban that would prevent Russian and Belarusian players – including some betting favorites – from playing in the grass-court Grand Slam event this year. Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray are among those who spoke out in recent […]

Naomi Osaka dropped her third-round match at the Australian Open, ending her bid to defend her title in Melbourne. (Image: Tertius Pickard/AP)

Naomi Osaka Out at Australian Open, Clearing Path for Ashleigh Barty

Naomi Osaka and Ashleigh Barty both marched towards an epic fourth-round clash between the tournament favorites at the Australian Open during their first two matches. But Osaka couldn’t get past third-round opponent Amanda Anisimova on Friday, ending her hopes for a repeat win in Melbourne. The defending Australian Open women’s […]

Both Rafael Nadal (left) and Naomi Osaka (right) have dropped out of the 2021 Wimbledon tournament. (Image: Scott Barbour/AAP Image)

Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal Pull Out of Wimbledon, Odds Shift to Other Favorites

Wimbledon is losing two of its biggest attractions for this year’s tournament, as both Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal have dropped out of the tournament for different reasons. Osaka’s agent released a statement on Thursday, explaining the player’s decision to skip Wimbledon. Barty becomes Wimbledon favorite after Osaka withdrawal Osaka […]

Novak Djokovic (left) stunned Rafael Nadal (right) in four sets on Friday to reach the 2021 French Open final. (Image: Reuters)

Djokovic Stuns Nadal, Favored Over Tsitsipis in French Open Final

Novak Djokovic handed Rafael Nadal only his third career loss at Roland Garros on Friday to reach the French Open final and end the Spaniard’s bid for a 21st Grand Slam title. Djokovic overcame losing the first set to beat Nadal 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 6-2 in front of a […]

Rafael Nadal exited the Australian Open after losing a two-set lead to Stefanos Tsitsipas in their quarterfinal match. (Image: Reuters)

Rafael Nadal, Ashleigh Barty Stunned in Australian Open Quarterfinal Upsets

Stefanos Tsitsipas rallied from two sets down to defeat Rafael Nadal on Wednesday in their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open. Tsitsipas ended Nadal’s run for a 21st Grand Slam title, coming from behind to win 3-6, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 7-5. Tsitsipas Experiences ‘Nirvana’ in Comeback Win The 34-year-old […]

Defending Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin lost to Kaia Kanepi in their second-round match on Thursday. (Image: William West/AFP/Getty)

Defending Champion Sofia Kenin Out in Second Round at Australian Open

No. 4 seed Sofia Kenin saw her Australian Open title defense come to an early end on Thursday as Kaia Kanepi defeated her 6-3, 6-2 in their second-round match. The hard-hitting Kanepi served 10 aces to overpower Kenin in just over an hour. Kanepi Has History of Grand Slam Upsets […]