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Grand Slam

Nadal says Las Vegas event will test body after pain-free retirement

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Quarter Final - Netherlands v Spain - Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, Malaga, Spain - November 19, 2024  Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Davis Cup Finals - Quarter Final - Netherlands v Spain - Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena Arena, Malaga, Spain - November 19, 2024  Spain's Rafael Nadal in action during his match against Netherlands' Botic van de Zandschulp REUTERS/Juan Medina/File Photo

Nadal lined up to join Perez on Real Madrid board

Tennis player Rafael Nadal, who retired from tennis in November 2024, has long been touted as a potential successor to Real president Florentino Perez.
Tennis player Rafael Nadal, who retired from tennis in November 2024, has long been touted as a potential successor to Real president Florentino Perez.

Feeling better, playing better: Djokovic sees light at end of the tunnel

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic has been waiting for a record 25th Grand Slam title since winning his last Major crown at the 2023 US Open.
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic has been waiting for a record 25th Grand Slam title since winning his last Major crown at the 2023 US Open.

Alcaraz says 2027 will be more than a two-horse race

Tennis - ATP 500 - Vienna Open - Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria - November 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Vienna Open REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
Tennis - ATP 500 - Vienna Open - Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria - November 1, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the Vienna Open REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Carlos Alcaraz beats Alex de Minaur in Vienna to win his fourth 2026 tennis title

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (right) and Australia’s Alex de Minaur with their Vienna Open winner’s and runner’s-up trophies on Nov 1.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz (right) and Australia’s Alex de Minaur with their Vienna Open winner’s and runner’s-up trophies on Nov 1.

Zverev finally takes his place at the summit

Tennis - ATP 500 - Vienna Open - Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria - October 29, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev poses with the No.1 after winning his round of 16 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
Tennis - ATP 500 - Vienna Open - Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria - October 29, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev poses with the No.1 after winning his round of 16 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Djokovic faces ATP Finals battle after loss in Basel

Novak Djokovic reacts during his loss to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.
Novak Djokovic reacts during his loss to Jan-Lennard Struff at the Swiss Indoors in Basel.

Alexander Zverev rises to world No. 1 after long slog to the top

Alexander Zverev will end the year as world No. 1.
Alexander Zverev will end the year as world No. 1.

Zverev ensures ascent to number one ranking with Vienna victory

Tennis - ATP 500 - Vienna Open - Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria - October 29, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev poses with the No.1 after winning his round of 16 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Lisa Leutner
Tennis - ATP 500 - Vienna Open - Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria - October 29, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev poses with the No.1 after winning his round of 16 match against Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Lisa Leutner

Osaka knocked out in Tokyo by teenager Pohankova in second round

Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 29, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her round of 16 match against Slovakia's Mia Pohankova REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon
Tennis - WTA 500 - Pan Pacific Open - Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan - October 29, 2026 Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts during her round of 16 match against Slovakia's Mia Pohankova REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

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