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Rafael Nadal

Jannik Sinner beats Ben Shelton to set up Australian Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic

Jannik Sinner swatted aside his opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and has dropped only one set in moving ominously into the last four.
Jannik Sinner swatted aside his opponent 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and has dropped only one set in moving ominously into the last four.

Sporting Life

A 40-year-old hero on tired legs writes a sentimental farewell at the Australian Open

A fan holds a poster of Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during the second round of the Australian Open.
A fan holds a poster of Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka during the second round of the Australian Open.

Veterans Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic and Novak Djovokic make rousing starts at Australian Open

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.
Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka celebrating after winning his Australian Open first-round match against Serbia's Laslo Djere 5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) at Melbourne Park on Jan 19, 2026.

Sporting Life

Tennis Grand Slams are stern tests where only effort counts, not ‘what ifs’

At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.
At the Australian Open, every player will be seeking to exit the shadows and find the limelight.

Aryna Sabalenka and Nick Kyrgios see only positives from ‘Battle of the Sexes’ tennis match

Tennis - 'Battle of the Sexes' - Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka - Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 28, 2025 Australia's Nick Kyrgios and Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka after their match  Christopher Pike/Pool via REUTERS
Tennis - 'Battle of the Sexes' - Nick Kyrgios v Aryna Sabalenka - Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai, United Arab Emirates - December 28, 2025 Australia's Nick Kyrgios and Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka after their match  Christopher Pike/Pool via REUTERS

American Learner Tien defeats Belgian Alexander Blockx to win Next Gen ATP Finals title

Learner Tien of the US in action during the final against Belgium's Alexander Blockx.
Learner Tien of the US in action during the final against Belgium's Alexander Blockx.

Power boating-Brady's team clinch back-to-back E1 world titles in Miami

FILE PHOTO: Former National Football League (NFL) quarterback and owner of Team Brady, an E1 electric powerboat series team, Tom Brady poses for a portrait during an interview with Reuters, ahead of the UIM E1 World Championship finale, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Former National Football League (NFL) quarterback and owner of Team Brady, an E1 electric powerboat series team, Tom Brady poses for a portrait during an interview with Reuters, ahead of the UIM E1 World Championship finale, in Miami Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File Photo

Toronto top seed Alexander Zverev got expert insight from retired rival Rafael Nadal

Germany's Alexander Zverev playing a forehand return to France's Arthur Rinderknech during the world No. 3's first-round exit at Wimbledon on July 1, 2025.
Germany's Alexander Zverev playing a forehand return to France's Arthur Rinderknech during the world No. 3's first-round exit at Wimbledon on July 1, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.