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Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open final defeat to Elena Rybakina keeps highlighting her difficulty closing Grand Slam deciders, despite a dominant season and a huge ranking lead. Mary Joe Fernandez urged her to identify why finals have tripped her up, as four major losses underscore a recurring issue and the need to convert near-misses into titles.
Djokovic, 38, survived a five-set thriller over Jannik Sinner (3–6, 6–3, 4–6, 6–4, 6–4)—saving eight break points in the final set—to reach the Australian Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, chasing a historic 25th major that would make him the oldest champion and potentially surpass Margaret Court as tennis’s all-time leader.
American tennis prodigy Coco Gauff clinched the Auckland Classic title, matching Serena Williams' record for American teenagers with her eighth WTA title. She overcame a first-set loss to defeat Elina Svitolina 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-3 in the final. Gauff's victory, which follows her US Open win, sets a confident tone as she prepares for the 2024 Australian Open starting January 14.
Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2024 Australian Open due to a micro-tear in his left hip, an injury revealed by an MRI after a recent match in Brisbane. This setback follows a year-long absence from the sport while recovering from a hip flexor injury. With a current world ranking of No. 672, Nadal's withdrawal comes as a significant blow to the tournament, especially in the wake of retirements from other tennis legends like Roger Federer and Serena Williams. Nadal's focus will now shift to recovery in hopes of returning for the clay-court season, where he has historically excelled, particularly at the French Open.
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a muscle tear, after playing in the Brisbane International where he lost in the quarterfinals to Jordan Thompson. This comes after a year-long hiatus from tennis and a hip surgery in June. Despite his injury, Nadal remains optimistic about his recovery and aims to be at his best for the clay court season, particularly the French Open. Nadal had won his first two matches in Brisbane before the injury occurred.
Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a hip injury, just a week before the tournament's start. After a year off the court and hip surgery, Nadal experienced a muscle tear during the Brisbane International quarterfinals. Despite initial hopes that it was a minor issue, further scans in Melbourne revealed a micro tear. Nadal is returning to Spain for treatment and aims to be fit for the clay court season, particularly the French Open, where he has won 14 times. The Australian Open expressed their disappointment but looks forward to seeing Nadal back on the court soon.
Tennis star Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Australian Open due to a micro tear in a muscle, as revealed in a social media announcement. Despite his positive return to the sport in Brisbane, where he secured victories before losing to Jordan Thompson, the MRI results in Melbourne led to his decision to return to Spain for treatment. Nadal remains optimistic about his recovery and future performance, expressing gratitude for the support and looking forward to the season ahead.
Rafael Nadal experienced a challenging match at the Brisbane International, losing to Jordan Thompson after squandering three match points and taking a medical break due to discomfort in the same area where he had surgery last year. Despite completing the match, Nadal's participation in the upcoming Australian Open is uncertain as he assesses his physical condition. Thompson advances to the semi-finals to face Grigor Dimitrov. Nadal remains cautious about his fitness after a year of recovery from a previous injury.
Rafael Nadal's comeback tour in Brisbane was cut short as he fell in the quarterfinals to Jordan Thompson, raising concerns over his fitness ahead of the Australian Open. Despite leading with three match points in the second set, Nadal lost 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-3 and required a medical timeout for a hip issue, which he hopes is just muscle fatigue. The loss comes after a year-long break due to hip surgery. Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka extends her winning streak and sets up a semifinal against Victoria Azarenka, and Elena Rybakina advances to the next round after her opponent retires due to injury.
Tennis star Rafael Nadal returned to competitive play at the Brisbane International after nearly a year due to a hip injury, losing his doubles match but leaving open the possibility of playing beyond 2024. Despite considering retirement, Nadal is waiting to see how his body responds this season before making a final decision. He received a warm welcome from fans and is set to play in the singles against Dominic Thiem. Nadal has hinted that his participation in the upcoming French Open will be a significant indicator of his future in the sport.