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Watch VideoWhen Siya Kolisi met Roger ‘MaRogisto’ Federer in Bushbuck Ridge

On Instagram, Siya Kolisi posted a video of himself walking on a sand road and later he introduced none other than Roger Federer himself.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWas this the end of an era for Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open?

Though Novak Djokovic has won the most grand slams in the men’s game with his tally of 24, he has not won one since 2023.

Sport Tennis Australian Open
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoNovak Djokovic may have won the most, but he will never be the GOAT

The retired duo of Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have won 22 and 20 grand slam titles respectively, but yet both rank ahead of Djokovic in the most important aspect of sport.

Sport Tennis
Michael Sherman|Published

GOAT Rafael Nadal quits tennis with ‘peace of mind that I have left a legacy’

Rafael Nadal said he hoped to be a ‘good ambassador’ for tennis in the years to come and was not afraid to begin his retirement.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Roger Federer plays role of hype man as tennis world braces for Rafael Nadal swansong

Rafael Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam winner, will bow out from professional tennis after competing with Spain in Malaga this week.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tennis great Rafael Nadal hopes to postpone last hurrah until Davis Cup final

Rafael Nadal, who will draw the curtains on a record-breaking career that has spanned nearly 23 years, has not competed in an official singles match since the Olympic Games.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Six king slam casts shadow on ATP finals

Nadal, on the verge of retirement and as the ambassador for Saudi Tennis, was presented with a solid gold tennis racket for his contribution to the game, bearing in mind he’s never broken a racket on court, during his lengthy career.

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WATCH: When Kevin Anderson came up against an unstoppable Rafael Nadal in the US Open final

Kevin Anderson had made it all the way to the final of the US Open in 2017 when he came up against Rafael Nadal, in the first time he had made it beyond the fourth round of a major.

Sport Tennis
Michael Sherman|Published

Novak Djokovic tells Rafael Nadal: ‘Your legacy will live forever’

Novak Djokovic has told Rafael Nadal his ‘legacy will live forever’ after the Spanish legend announced he was retiring from tennis after the Davis Cup.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic: The ultimate rivalry that surpassed Federer showdowns

Rafael Nadal’s head-to-head record against Novak Djokovic featured more matches and was more closely fought than his rivalry with Roger Federer.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer: The legendary rivalry that defined a tennis bromance

Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer was one of the first who hailed Spanish great Rafael Nadal, who announced he will be retiring after the Davis Cup finals in November.

Sport Tennis
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tennis GOAT Rafael Nadal to call time on storied career . . . ‘everything has a beginning and an end’

38-year-old Rafael Nadal is set to end his two decades as a professional with 92 titles and prize money alone of $135 million.

Sport Tennis ATP Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic completes career Golden Slam with Paris Olympic final win over Carlos Alcaraz

Novak Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to claim a maiden Olympic title and become just the fifth player to complete a career Golden Slam.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Carlos Alcaraz into Olympic semis with performance fit for a queen

Carlos Alcaraz’ display had the queen of Spain on her feet as he beat Tommy Paul of the United States to reach the semi-finals of the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of Olympic doubles

Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz were dumped out of the Olympics men's doubles on Wednesday by Austin Krajicek and Rajeev Ram of the United States.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Djokovic, Alcaraz close in on Olympics showdown as Zheng ends Kerber career

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz shrugged off crushing humidity on Wednesday to stay on course for an Olympic gold medal showdown.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal, Carlos Alcaraz keep Olympic dream alive

The Spanish dream team of Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz edged out Dutch pair Tallon Griekspoor and Wesley Koolhof to reach the quarter-finals of the men’s doubles at the Paris Olympics.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tearful Coco Gauff in ‘cheat’ storm after Olympic exit

Tearful Coco Gauff was dumped out of the Olympics Games tennis tournament on Tuesday in a stormy defeat to Donna Vekic of Croatia.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Novak Djokovic comes out on top against Rafael Nadal in Olympics’ battle of the GOATS

Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal at the Olympic Games on Monday, claiming victory in the pair's 60th and potentially last meeting.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal beats Marton Fucsovics to set up Olympics showdown with Novak Djokovic

Rafael Nadal set up a blockbuster showdown with Novak Djokovic at the Paris Olympics as the Spaniard battled to a first round victory over Marton Fucsovics.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rafael Nadal ‘ready to play’ Olympic singles with Novak Djokovic in sight

Rafael Nadal ‘is ready to play’ Olympic singles on Sunday despite concerns over a thigh injury with a mouthwatering clash against old rival Novak Djokovic within reach.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Can Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic overcome time and new generation at Paris Olympics?

Rafael Nadal has won 14 of his 22 Grand Slam titles in Paris but at 38 time is ticking for the great Spaniard.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Djokovic, Nadal set for Paris Olympics second-round showdown

Two-time singles gold medallist Andy Murray, who will end his career at the Paris Olympics after almost two decades on tour, will only play doubles.

Daily News Sport
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Andy Murray confirms retirement after Olympics as sun sets on golden age

Andy Murray confirmed on Tuesday that he will retire after the Paris Olympics, closing another chapter in tennis's golden age.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Nuno Borges ‘just too good’ for Rafael Nadal in Bastad Open final

Rafael Nadal had shown signs of a return to form in Scandinavia as he made an impressive run to the final, just one week the Olympic Games in Paris.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published