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• Toni Nadal won't become Alexander Zverev's permanent coach after training at Rafa Nadal Academy

Toni Nadal will not become Alexander Zverev's permanent coach after all, it has been confirmed by reports from Sportbild on Wednesday. But it is for a specific reason and not due to Zverev....2025
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• Nadal happy to have Federer at his Academy

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer shared a warm moment together at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, as revealed in a recent Instagram post by Nadal. The two tennis legends spent the morning touring the facilities, engaging with students, and enjoying each other’s company. Nadal captioned the post with, “Really enjoyed our morning together at […]...2025
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• Zverev attracts a lot of people while training at the Rafa Nadal Academy with uncle Toni

Alexander Zverev has been catching attention at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, where he’s training under the watchful eye of Toni Nadal, Rafa’s legendary uncle and former coach. Following a tough exit in the first round at Wimbledon and withdrawing from the ATP 250 event in Gstaad, Zverev sought a reset. His sessions with […]...2025
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• Zverev Training with Toni Nadal at Rafa Nadal Academy
Alexander Zverev said he's considering new coaching options, could Toni Nadal fill the bill? By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Monday, July 14, 2025 Photo credit: Ibrahim Ezzat-Nur Photo-Getty Alexander Zverev handed Rafa Nadal the last loss of his Roland Garros career. Now, Zverev is training with Toni Nadal at the Rafa Nadal Academy in an effort to rebuild his confidence and revitalize ...2025
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• Alexander Zverev Makes Crucial Move Involving Rafael Nadal, Days After Mental Health Confession
Alexander Zverev spotted training with Toni Nadal at Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca days after his mental health confession at Wimbledon 2025....2025
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• Alexander Zverev training in Mallorca with Toni Nadal

Alexander Zverev is currently sharpening his game at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, a center known for sculpting top-tier tennis talent. What makes this stint especially intriguing is the presence of Toni Nadal—former coach and uncle of Rafael Nadal—working closely alongside Zverev on the court. A coaching shift in the making? Rumors are […]...2025
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• Five Things We Learned From New Book on Rafa Nadal and Roland-Garros
A new book explore the unique connections and historuy between Rafael Nadal, clay, and Roland-Garros. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Wednesday May 14, 2025 Rafael Nadal and his dominance on clay, especially at Roland-Garros, are explored in-depth in the new book, The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay. Acclaimed tennis journalist Christopher Clarey, formerly of the New York Times and...2025
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• Djokovic: That May Be My Final Madrid Match
"I'm not sure if I will come back," Novak Djokovic said after his loss to Matteo Arnaldi today. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, April 26, 2025 Photo credit: Mutua Madrid Open Facebook Novak Djokovic sprayed one final forehand beyond the baseline ending a 6-3, 6-4 Madrid upset loss to Matteo Arnaldi today. Minutes later, Djokovic said that misfire may well b...2025
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• Rafa Nadal stands by Jannik Sinner amid suspension: “Jannik is an innocent and moral person.”

Rafa Nadal has voiced his support for Jannik Sinner following the Italian player’s suspension, emphasizing his belief in Sinner’s integrity and fairness. The Spanish tennis legend acknowledged that the situation has not been ideal for the sport but insisted that accidents happen and that he trusts Sinner’s character. Nadal expressed confidence that Sinner never attempted […...2025
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• Winning Tennis Matches: Build Your Tool Bag for Success
Winning tennis matches isn’t just about forehands and serves—it’s about being prepared for anything that gets thrown at you on the court. The best players are armed with tools they’ve gathered over time—tools for their body, their mind, their performance routines, and their resilience. At Tennis Fitness, we call this your “Performance Tool Bag.” The goal? ...2025
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• Nadal's Groundbreaking Career, By the Numbers
Dominant on the clay, and everywhere else, Nadal's statistical legacy is the stuff of dreams. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday October 10, 2024 Long live the king – OF CLAY! Today we celebrate the official news of Rafael Nadal’s retirement in November, by running down some of his most remarkable statistical achievements. We only have so much room, so we had to be se...2024
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• Rafael Nadal announces his retirement from professional tennis

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The ‘King of Clay’ is calling it a career The “King of Clay” is calling it a career. In an announcement video posted to social media, Rafael Nadal announced that following the Davis Cup he would be stepping away from tennis. The 38-year-old will represent Spain at the Davis Cup Finals next month in Malaga. “I am here to let you know I am retiring from professional te...2024
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• Nadal Will Play Olympic Doubles, Singles Status Uncertain
"I'm sure Rafa will be in tomorrow's doubles because he trained well today," Spanish captain David Ferrer said. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Friday, July 26, 2024 Photo credit: Clive Brunskill/Getty The Olympic rings were at Rafael Nadal's back as questions swirl around his head. A right thigh injury has impacted Nadal's training for this weekend&...2024
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• Nadal: No Damage, Not Comfortable Ahead of Paris
After playing his first final in two years, Rafael Nadal assesses his form ahead of the Paris Olympic Games. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Monday, July 22, 2024 Photo credit: Adam Ihse/TT Agency/Getty Rafael Nadal feels physically fit following his run to the Bastad final. The 22-time Grand Slam champion concedes his form is far from where he wants to be heading into this month&...2024
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• Nadal Salutes Graduating Class of Rafa Nadal Academy
Rafa Nadal spoke to students, families, and teachers delivering an inspiring message at graduation. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, June 13, 2024 Photo credits: Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar The king of clay delivered inspiring address on a very special day. Graduates of the Rafa Nadal Academy Class of 2024 were treated to a double dose of world No. 1 advice. Wa...2024
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• Djokovic on Nadal Evolution: It Became Impossible to Hurt Him
World No. 1 shares major change Rafa Nadal made 10 years into his career that made him even better. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 30, 2024 Rafael Nadal wears his iconic bull logo on his chest, but he's a tennis chameleon at heart, says Novak Djokovic. Reigning champion Djokovic dismissed Roberto Carballes Baena 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 charging into the Roland Garros thir...2024
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• Rafa Nadal Sport Center to Open in Albania
Rafa Nadal and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to open a Rafa Nadal Sport Center complex in Albania. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 21, 2024 Photo credit: Rafa Nadal Sport Center The king of clay is bringing his training methodology and tennis treasures to Albania. Rafael Nadal and Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama announced plans to open a Rafa Nada...2024
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"Set to train at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy on a scholarship, she has the opportunity to develop into one of the country’s brightest prospects"

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"‘We close the circle’: Rafa Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat"

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"The unmatched legacy of Rafa Nadal at the French Open -- and what it'll be like without him"

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"Jurgen Klopp has likened Liverpool's rivalry with Manchester City to the competition between tennis players Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal."

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"Rafa Nadal said on Sunday he had not yet fully recovered from a foot issue that kept him out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics but hopes a U."

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"Antetokounmpo, through friend and Greek […] The post Giannis Antetokounmpo breaks Nick Kyrgios’ heart, pledges allegiance to rival Rafa Nadal appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"The summer 2015 Nike Tech Pack is here, as modeled by LeBron James, Rafa Nadal, and others."

• Who is the NFL’s Rafa Nadal? Determining best indoor QB, open-space WR, and more

Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images Some players in the NFL are good at very specific things. The French Open began play at Roland Garros as Memorial Day Weekend was unfolding and the legendary Rafael Nadal was honored for his massive contributions to the tournament. Rafa won the French Open an incredible 14 times and is inarguably the most dominant player the world has ever seen on clay. T...2025
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• Djokovic: Most Underrated Champion
Grand Slam king names the champion he feels is most undervalued. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 24, 2025 Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic has beaten iconic champions on the game’s greatest stages. The Serbian superstar cites a Grand Slam champion who has upstaged stars as arguably the most underrated player of his ge...2025
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• Serbian President: Novak Djokovic Museum Coming to Belgrade
"We want to show how much we respect what Novak has accomplished, and also attract tourists,” Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said. By Richard Paglaro | @TennisNow | Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport In a powerful moment, Novak Djokovic dedicated his emotional Olympic gold-medal victory to the people of Serbia. Now Serbia will honor Djo...2024
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• Rafa Nadal Sport Center to Open in Albania
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• HJTEP 52nd Annual Gala Set for NYC, Tickets on Sale Now
Stan Smith, Michelle Blake-Wilson and Johnson & Johnson MedTech to be recognized at annual Gala on May 13 at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York. By Tennis Now | @Tennis_Now | Friday, April 26, 2024 Tennis champions, celebrity fans and philanthropists will come together next month to celebrate the work of the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP). You can be part ...2024
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• Alcaraz, Thiem and Toni Nadal Host Babolat Kids Clinic
Champions joined Eric Babolat in France launching racquet line designed for 4-12 year-old juniors. Babolat brought its Grand Slam champions out to teach a kids clinic in Paris. US Open champions Carlos Alcaraz and Dominic Thiem and Toni Nadal, uncle and original coach of Rafa Nadal, hosted a kids clinic in Paris. Djokovic: Drama-Free Slam Can't Happen for Me The clinic shared some of Toni N...2023
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• Nadal Says No to Bordeaux
Rafa Nadal has declined a wild card into next week's Bordeaux Challenger. Rafael Nadal is running out of time—and tune-up tournaments—for Roland Garros. Jean-Baptiste Perlant, tournament director for next week's Bordeaux Challenger, told L'Equipe he offered Nadal a wild card into the Challenger. Carlos Costa, Nadal's agent, politely declined the offer, the tournament d...2023
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• Babolat Launches New Rafa Range
Babolat celebrates clay season with the new Pure Aero Rafa Origin. Rafa Nadal brightens the tennis world even when not on the court. Now, Nadal's signature Babolat Pure Aero Rafa and matching bag are back and bolder than ever. Zverev: I Could Have Beaten Rafa Babolat is celebrating clay-court season with its vibrant new Rafa Range of Pure Aero racquets and matching racquet bag. The n...2023

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• Toni Nadal: Only These Three Men Can Win Wimbledon
Toni Nadal asserts only three men can raise the Wimbledon title trophy next weekend. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Thursday, July 3, 2025 Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport Wimbledon—Dramatic upsets have rocked Wimbledon week one. Four of the Top 10 men’s seeds—No. 3-seeded Alexander Zverev, seventh-seeded Lorenzo Musetti, eighth-seeded Holger Rune and ninth-seeded Dan...2025
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• Alcaraz on Facing Sinner in RG Final: Beautiful Brutality
"They push you to the limit," Carlos Alcaraz said of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 6, 2025 Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty King of Clay Rafa Nadal famously said suffering is a prerequisite to Grand Slam success. Reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz says facing world No. 1 Jannik Sinner brings beautiful ...2025
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• Alcaraz on Facing Sinner or Djokovic: Beautiful Brutality
"They push you to the limit," Carlos Alcaraz said of Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Friday, June 6, 2025 Photo credit: Adam Pretty/Getty King of Clay Rafa Nadal famously said suffering is a prerequisite to Grand Slam success. Reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz says facing world No. 1 Jannik Sinner or Grand Slam king Nov...2025
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• Who is the NFL’s Rafa Nadal? Determining best indoor QB, open-space WR, and more
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• Five Things We Learned From New Book on Rafa Nadal and Roland-Garros
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• Rafa Nadal: I Don't Miss Tennis—Not At All
"It took me as long as it took because I needed time to be convinced that the decision I was making was right," Rafa Nadal said of his retirement. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, April 22, 2025 Photo credit: Laureus World Sports Awards Facebook Rafael Nadal closed the curtain on his brilliant career at Davis Cup last November. The 22-time Grand Slam champion continue...2025
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• H2H, prediction of Holger Rune vs Karen Khachanov in Barcelona with odds, preview, pick | 19th April 2025

Holger Rune and Karen Khachanov will fight against each other in the semifinal of the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 1:30 pm on PISTA RAFA NADAL . Here the head to head stats and relative prediction. Prediction and head to head […]...2025
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• Swiatek: Came Out of Nowhere
"She was pretty loosened up and just went for it," Iga Swiatek said after falling to 140th-ranked wild card Alexandra Eala in Miami. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, March 26, 2025 Photo credit: Tony Chang/Chang Photography An old tennis adage informs us: What you don't know can hurt you. Seeing her serve shattered by Alexandra Eala in a stunning 6-2, 7-5 ...2025
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• Richard Gasquet – “Happy to Finish Here” at Roland-Garros
Richard Gasquet has no regrets after concluding his stellar career at his home Grand Slam Roland-Garros. By Erik Gudris | @atntennis | Thursday, May 29, 2025 Photo credit: Shi Tang/Getty French veteran Richard Gasquet is enjoying his final bow at his home Grand Slam and says he has no regrets on calling time on his standout career. Gasquet, 38, concluded his career with a second-round...2025
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• Who is the NFL’s Rafa Nadal? Determining best indoor QB, open-space WR, and more
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• Fedal Farewell: Federer on Touching Tribute to Nadal
Roger Federer shares his feelings on touching tribute to rival Rafa Nadal By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, May 25, 2025 Photo credit: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis for Getty Ultimate warrior Rafael Nadal cast giant steps across Court Philippe Chatrier punishing opponents in the process. Seeing his footprint embedded on Roland Garros’ center stage moved the 14-time French Open ...2025
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• Rafael Nadal celebrates Roland Garros tribute at his academy museum

Rafael Nadal has expressed his gratitude for the tribute dedicated to him at the museum within the Rafa Nadal Academy. The Spanish tennis legend shared his appreciation for the special place that honors his incredible journey, particularly at Roland Garros, where he has created some of the most memorable moments in tennis history. For Nadal, […]...2025
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• Eala shares Nadal’s congratulatory message after Miami success

Alexandra Eala, the rising star of tennis, recently revealed a heartwarming moment that added to her remarkable journey at the Miami Open. After reaching the final of the prestigious tournament, Eala received a congratulatory message from none other than Rafael Nadal, one of the sport’s greatest icons. Eala, who has trained at the Rafa Nadal […]...2025
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• ‘We close the circle’: Rafa Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat

Nadal ends career after Spain beaten by Netherlands‘The truth is that you never want to get to this point’Rafael Nadal says he has “closed the circle” on his time in tennis as his storied career came to an end at the Davis Cup in Málaga.“It’s in some ways good, maybe, if that was my last match,” said Nadal, smiling, immediately after his singles match. “I lost my first match in the Davis Cup, and ...2024
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• Promising Australian juniors visit Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain
Australian juniors George Diable, Ceressa Jackson, Brooke Komorowski and Novak Palombo are currently training in Mallorca....2024
• Champions crowned at 2024 Rafa Nadal Tour Australian Masters
Four promising Aussie juniors have won a once-in-a-lifetime trip to train at the Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain for…...2024
• 'I can one day tell my grandkids that I played Rafa': Nadal retires, with an unreachable legacy
Rafael Nadal retires on Tuesday at the Davis Cup, after more than 20 years in pro tennis -- and with a record on clay that might never be surpassed....2024
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• The unmatched legacy of Rafa Nadal at the French Open -- and what it'll be like without him

Nadal has a stunning 112-win record at the French Open. He has never lost a final there. What will his absence this year -- and in the future -- mean?...2023
• Novak Djokovic blows away Andrey Rublev to extend epic Centre Court run

World No 2 triumphs 4-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 over battling opponentSeven-time Wimbledon champion faces Jannik Sinner next upWhen Novak Djokovic stepped on to Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon, he had not lost on its grass in just over 10 years; 42 consecutive matches, 3,655 days. That’s 13 consecutive pregnancies. It’s the average life span of a goat. It’s almost as long as Rafa Nadal takes between poin...2023
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• Teenage dream: fearless Maaya makes the tennis world sit up and take notice

Over the course of an unforgettable week at the Mumbai Open, the 15-year-old seized her opportunity and shone on the big stage. Set to train at the prestigious Rafa Nadal Academy on a scholarship, she has the opportunity to develop into one of the country’s brightest prospects...2025

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• Nadal Pumped to Partner Alcaraz in Olympics
The king of clay is excited to form the ultimate Olympic Dream Team with Carlos Alcaraz. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Sunday, April 28, 2024 Rafael Nadal's right hand was working overtime in Madrid. About an hour after Nadal knocked off Alex de Minaur 7-6(6), 6-3 on Saturday, he was a man in motion still giving back. Rafa Nadal: Not Fully Fit F...2024
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• Toni Nadal won't become Alexander Zverev's permanent coach after training at Rafa Nadal Academy
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• Alexander Zverev Makes Crucial Move Involving Rafael Nadal, Days After Mental Health Confession
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• Alexander Zverev training in Mallorca with Toni Nadal
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• Richard Gasquet – “Happy to Finish Here” at Roland-Garros
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• Fedal Farewell: Federer on Touching Tribute to Nadal
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• Moya: Rumors of Coaching Sinner are Fake News
Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya was rumored to be set to succeed Darren Cahill as Jannik Sinner's coach in 2026. Not true, says the Spaniard. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Facebook Rumors that World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is reportedly set to hire a former French Open champion as his new coach in 2026 are, accordiong...2025
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• Report: Carlos Moya to Coach Jannik Sinner Starting in 2026
Former world No. 1 Carlos Moya is set to succeed Darren Cahill as Jannik Sinner's coach in 2026, reports Russian website Bolshe. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 Photo credit: Internazionali BNL d'Italia Facebook Jannik Sinner celebrated his comeback with a spirited run to the Rome final last week. World No. 1 Sinner is reportedly set to hire a former ...2025
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• Rafa Nadal Voices Roland Garros Launch
King of Clay narrates new Only at Roland Garros campaign. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 12, 2025 Photo credit: Aurelien Meunier/Getty The King of Clay bid an emotional adieu to Paris last summer. Today, Rafael Nadal narrates a rousing Roland Garros return. Fourteen-time French Open champion Nadal voices the new narrates new Only at Roland Garros campaign. Rolan...2025
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• Alcaraz: Grass Game Most Beautiful Form of Tennis
"The style that the people bring to the court when they play on grass, I think is so beautiful," Carlos Alcaraz said. By Richard Pagliaro | @TennisNow | Saturday, June 28, 2025 Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport An old adage states beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Grass-court tennis is the game’s most alluring surface for Carlos Alcaraz. Two-time Wimbledon champion A...2025
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• Ball Breaker: Paire Trashes RG Balls as Rubbish
"The new balls don't even last a game. The balls are rubbish," Benoit Paire said after a dramatic five-set loss to Cameron Norrie. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Monday, May 29, 2023 One man's trash is another man's treasure. French wild card Benoit Paire sent home fans into a frenzy building a 4-2 fifth-set lead over Cameron Norrie. More: Korda Adds Muscle Then the ...2023
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