R1 lost to Paul Goldstein 6-2, 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 2008 F def.

During one stint away from the court, he even played a cruel prank on some unsuspecting passengers to promote an unusual showdown with Brazilian football icon Ronaldo. A decade ago, Nadal found himself sidelined by a wrist injury. To pass the time, he planned a blockbuster poker game with Ronaldo.

Ahead of the blockbuster quarterfinal clash at ustralian Open, we take a look at where the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic will be

(AP Photo/Andy Wong, File) Serbia’s Novak Djokovic talks with his coach Andy Murray, left, during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Novak Djokovic ...

Matteo Berrettini had some kind words for Rafael Nadal after coming from behind to knock Cameron Norrie out of the Australian Open. The 28-year-old lost the first set but quickly found his feet, winning the next three to clinch a 6-7 6-4 6-1 6-3 victory.

Djokovic could not play on through the pain and quit the match after the first set as Zverev reached his first Australian Open final

The first round of the 2025 Australian Open is wrapping up on Monday, Jan. 13 heading into Tuesday, Jan. 14 on the East Coast.

Iga Swiatek was pictured seeking motivation ahead of her 2025 Australian Open campaign- within the pages of Dominic Bliss's book about Rafael Nadal entitled The King of The Court.

Carlos has already collected essential records at the first Major of the season, including one that introduces him to the story with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Namely, Alcaraz is the third-youngest player in the Open era to win ten matches at all four Majors!

The Australian Open kicks off each year's tennis Grand Slam tournament circuit. Who has taken home titles? Check out this all-time champions list.

The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year. The tournament is played on the hard courts of Melbourne Park in January every year, one of the two Grand Slams played on hard courts.