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TENNIS

Djokovic: "Alcaraz is the best player in the world right now"

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/10/22

"He definitely is special," said Djokovic, who will begin his campaign in Rome against Aslan Karatsev on Tuesday

05 May 2022, Spain, Madrid: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal in action against Belgium's David Goffin during their men's singles round of 16 match of the Madrid Open tennis tournament at the Manolo Santana stadium. Photo: Matthias Oesterle/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

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MADRID OPEN

Nadal sets up Madrid quarter-final clash with Alcaraz

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/6/22

A five-time champion in the Spanish capital, Nadal is looking to match Novak Djokovic's career record of 37 ATP Masters 1000 titles this week

30 April 2022, Spain, Madrid: Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa in action against Romania's Simona Halep during their Women's Singles Round of 32 match in the Madrid Open Tennis tournament at La Caja Magica in Madrid. Photo: Atilano Garcia/SOPA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

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MADRID OPEN

Halep outclasses Badosa in Madrid to set up Gauff showdown

The Nomad Today/dpa 5/1/22

Second seed Badosa had no answer to the brilliance of Halep in her homeland as the relentless Romanian won 6-3, 6-1 at the Caja Magica.

31 March 2022, US, Miami Gardens: Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka in action against Switzerland's tennis Belinda Bencic during their Women's Singles Semifinals tennis match of the 2022 Miami Open presented by Itau at Hard Rock Stadium. Photo: Debby Wong/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa.

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MADRID OPEN

Naomi Osaka enjoys 'really good starting block' in Madrid

The Nomad Today/dpa 4/30/22

She needed just over an hour to defeat Potapova 6-3, 6-1 on Friday

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INDIAN WELLS

Fritz ends Nadal's 20-0 run to clinch Indian Wells title

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/21/22

The Spanish world number four's undefeated streak coming into Sunday's final ended at 20 with the loss

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INDIAN WELLS

Nadal beats Alcaraz to book Indian Wells final berth against Fritz

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/20/22

The 35-year-old also clinched a berth in his 53rd Masters final, keeping him on track for a 37th title at this level

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INDIAN WELLS

Nadal grinds it out over Opelka, Berrettini shocked at Indian Wells

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/17/22

Nadal will now face Nick Kyrgios, who progressed to the quarter-finals after Jannik Sinner withdrew with illness

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INDIAN WELLS

Nadal beats Evans at Indian Wells, stays unbeaten in 2022

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/15/22

The 35-year-old Spaniard has won all 17 of his matches in 2022

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INDIAN WELLS

Rafael Nadal beats Sebastian Korda after forcing final set tie-break

The Nomad Today/dpa 3/13/22

Next up for Nadal is Britain's Dan Evans, who swept past Federico Coria 6-2 6-0

HANDOUT - 31 January 2022, Australia, Melbourne: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal poses with the Australian Open men's singles final trophy in the locker room at Melbourne Park following his win over Russia's Daniil Medvedev. Photo: Fiona Hamilton/TENNIS AUSTRALIA via AAP/dpa - ATTENTION: editorial use only and only if the credit mentioned above is referenced in full.

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LEGEND

Nadal extends stunning form with third 2022 title in Acapulco

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/27/22

The 35-year-old's achievements are all the more remarkable considering he was forced to miss last year's US Open to deal with a foot issue which troubled him all the way to the lead-up to January's…

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TENNIS

Nadal defeats Paul to set up re-match with Medvedev in Acapulco

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/25/22

Nadal was at his tenacious best early, winning the first set 6-0 for the second consecutive match, before Paul hit back in the second

30 January 2022, Australia, Melbourne: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the third set during his Men's Singles Final tennis match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on Day 14 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Photo: Dave Hunt/AAP/dpa.

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MEXICAN OPEN

Nadal makes more history after beating Kozlov in Acapulco

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/24/22

The Australian Open champion's next opponent will be Tommy Paul

02 February 2022, Spain, Manacor: Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal attends a press conference at the Rafa Nadal Academy following his arrival from Australia. Nadal became the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slams after defeating Russian Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open in a match that lasted more than five hours. Photo: Isaac Buj/EUROPA PRESS/dpa.

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MEXICAN OPEN

Nadal matches best start to a season in Mexico as Medvedev wins

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/23/22

Medvedev, who faces Pablo Andujar next, will become world number one if he wins in Mexico, regardless of Novak Djokovic's performances in Dubai

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TENNIS

Djokovic will not defend Wimbledon or French Open if jab required

The Nomad Today/dpa 2/15/22

"I say that everybody has the right to choose or act or say or feel whatever is appropriate for them," the world number one told the BBC

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TENNIS

Australian Open: Nadal stays on track in Melbourne

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/19/22

Nadal will face either Russian 28th seed Karen Khachanov or Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi in the third round

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TENNIS

Djokovic set to be deported from Australia after losing visa appeal

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/16/22

The decision means nine-time champion Djokovic will not be defending his title at the Australian Open, which starts on Monday, and is banned from Australia for three years

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AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Djokovic detained in Melbourne ahead of visa hearing

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/15/22

The tennis star is likely to be held in immigration detention overnight before a scheduled hearing in the Federal Court in Melbourne on Sunday

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TENNIS

'Lucky guy' Nadal triumphant in Melbourne to extend title streak

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/10/22

The 35-year-old, who won the tournament without dropping a single set, recovered from a break down in the second to add yet another trophy to his vast collection

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TENNIS

Novak Djokovic wins appeal against Australian visa cancellation

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/10/22

Earlier in the day Djokovic was removed from detention to be with his lawyers during the hearing, and Judge Anthony Kelly expressed agitation over the rejection of Djokovic's medical…

07 January 2022, Australia, Melbourne: Supporters of Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic unfurl a banner during a protest outside of the Park hotel quarantine facility where it is believed Djokovic is being detained. World No.1 tennis star Novak Djokovic is fighting his visa cancellation and pending deportation in a Federal Court challenge. Photo: Joel Carrett/AAP/dpa.

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PANDEMIC

Djokovic contracted Covid last month, say lawyers fighting visa ban

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/8/22

Djokovic has been detained at an immigration facility in Melbourne since Thursday morning after his visa was cancelled following scrutiny of the medical exemption he had secured to travel to the…