Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Australian Open

Controversy Erupts as Australian Open Announces Plan to Shower Novak Djokovic With Rafael Nadal-like Honour
Novak Djokovic will likely receive a Rafael Nadal-like accolade at Melbourne Park, as Australian Open administrator Craig Tiley has given the go-ahead to immortalize the Serb in statue form.
Novak Djokovic to get Rafael Nadal-like honour at Melbourne Park, but Australian Open boss' call divides tennis world
Australian Open boss Craig Tiley has given the green light to immortalising Novak Djokovic in statue form at the Melbourne Park
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev emulate Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in 2019
It was since 2019 – when Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal faced each other in the final – that the last act of the Happy Slam had not pitted the top two players in the ATP ranking against each other.
'Growing suspicion': Rafael Nadal's coach questions Novak Djokovic's injuries after Australian Open exit
Legendary tennis player Rafael Nadal’s coach and uncle Toni Nadal has questioned the authenticity of Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic’s injuries following his shock exit from the Australian Open 2025.
Jannik Sinner’s Historic Australian Open Triumph Draws Praise from Tennis Legends Djokovic and Nadal
Jannik Sinner has etched his name in tennis history with a stunning Australian Open victory, defeating Alexander Zverev 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3 in the final. The Italian world number one secured his third Grand Slam title,
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Watch: 'Hopefully he wins' - Clueless tennis fans predict Rafael Nadal's chances at the Australian Open despite the Spaniard being retired
"Today, we're finding out how far Rafael Nadal will go at the Australian Open even though he's retired," said the interviewer as he walked around Melbourne Park with a microphone in hand.
Sinner bids for history as Zverev eyes first major
Jannik Sinner aims to make history for Italy in the Australian Open final, while Alexander Zverev chases a long-awaited first major.
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Teen Tien matches titan Nadal as Monfils defies age in Melbourne
Tien showed maturity beyond his 19 years to continue his dazzling run on his Melbourne Park debut, becoming the youngest player in the last 16 since Rafa Nadal in 2005 by beating an ailing ...
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Alfie Hewett beats Tokito Oda in final and likens rivalry to Federer and Nadal’s
His dedication to ending the losing run in big finals saw him bring a left-handed hitting partner to Melbourne Park purely to prepare ... It’s a bit of a Federer-Nadal situation – wheelchair ...
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'Pretty Crazy': Tien Youngest Since Nadal Into Melbourne Last 16
Melbourne: Teenage qualifier Learner Tien said it was "pretty crazy" after becoming the youngest man to reach the Australian Open fourth round since Rafael Nadal in 2005 when he overcame ...
Novak Djokovic vows to strive for more Grand Slam titles at age 37 after his latest injury
It's the second time in the past four Grand Slams that Novak Djokovic needed to abandon his spot in the latter stages of the ...
Australian Open briefing: Iga Swiatek’s hard truths, Novak Djokovic’s endurance and a media circus
This week, the Australian Open came to a close in Melbourne. Madison Keys claimed the women’s singles title with a win over Aryna Sabalenka, while Jannik Sinner lifted the men’s singles trophy after ...