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When 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.
Was 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.
Novak 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.