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• Wimbledon hopes are high for the Brits … regardless of Andy Murray

  30-06-2024 15:00
  
  While the former champion is keeping fans guessing about his appearance at the tournament, there is justified optimism for Jack Draper, Katie Boulter and Emma RaducanuConsidering he has carried the hopes of a nation on his shoulders for almost two decades, it’s perhaps no surprise that Andy Murray’s 37-year-old body has started to buckle and break down. The big one was an operation in 2019 that left him with a metal right hip. But injuries have been a recurring feature of his latter
  
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• Spanish tennis boss responds to Rafael Nadal backlash and points blame as new plan shared

  22-11-2024 16:48 via express.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal's Davis Cup retirement ceremony has caused a stir.
  
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• Third Rafael Nadal coach slams 'shabby' farewell ceremony as his camp show no mercy

  22-11-2024 13:38 via express.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal's camp weren't happy with his Davis Cup Finals farewell.
  
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• Novak Djokovic's run-ins with umpire after surprising Daniil Medvedev retirement message

  22-11-2024 12:50 via express.co.uk
  
  With speculation rife that tennis umpire Jaume Campistol is soon retiring, Express Sport runs through the times he's had it out with Novak Djokovic on court.
  
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• Rafael Nadal's eight-word reply to Novak Djokovic after rival missed his farewell

  22-11-2024 12:20 via express.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic missed Rafael Nadal's emotional farewell at the Davis Cup Finals.
  
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• Jack Draper makes plans with Carlos Alcaraz after being urged to leave UK

  22-11-2024 11:13 via express.co.uk
  
  Jack Draper is set to spend a week with Carlos Alcaraz.
  
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• Nick Kyrgios wants two major changes made to Wimbledon to make it better

  22-11-2024 10:50 via express.co.uk
  
  Nick Kyrgios wants two significant changes to be made at Wimbledon next year.
  
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• Jannik Sinner and Berrettini rub salt in USA's wounds after controversial Davis Cup snub

  22-11-2024 10:08 via express.co.uk
  
  The USA's decision to snub their top doubles players at the Davis Cup sparked backlash.
  
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• Sports quiz of the week: a rapid rise, a record losing run and social media beef

  22-11-2024 09:00
  
  Test your memory of the last seven days in football, boxing, tennis, rugby and more Continue reading...
  
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• 'Rafael Nadal came over for a chat and I was worried we'd ruin our friendship'

  22-11-2024 06:45 via express.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal officially retired at the Davis Cup Finals earlier this week.
  
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• Thanasi Kokkinakis and doubles pair inspire Australia to Davis Cup win over USA

  21-11-2024 17:23
  
  Doubles pair Jordan Thompson and Matt Ebden seal victoryItaly or Argentina await in semi-finalInspired captaincy, a nail-biting underdog’s win for Thanasi Kokkinakis and good old-fashioned Australian doubles pedigree has powered Australia into the semi-finals of the Davis Cup in Spain.Lleyton Hewitt outduelled his USA counterpart Bob Bryan in the key captaincy decisions of their quarter-final tie in Malaga on Thursday as Australia defeated the Americans 2-1 in the battle between the two na
  
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• Daniil Medvedev puts target on Jannik Sinner's back with defiant 11-word statement

  21-11-2024 16:50 via express.co.uk
  
  Daniil Medvedev is already thinking about Jannik Sinner as he heads into the off-season.
  
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• Team USA left with bitter Davis Cup regret after snubbing champions for Shelton and Paul

  21-11-2024 16:10 via express.co.uk
  
  Team Australia took out the USA in a knockout Davis Cup Finals tie.
  
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• Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic named and shamed as Rafa Nadal 'let down'

  21-11-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal's tennis career is now over, but Roger Federer and many others have been called out for not being there for the Spaniard's final match
  
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• Thanasi Kokkinakis gives Australia surprise lead over USA in Davis Cup quarter-final

  21-11-2024 14:47
  
  Captain’s pick wins close tie against USA’s Ben SheltonBut Alex de Minaur loses to Fritz to set up deciderThanasi Kokkinakis has vindicated his surprise captain’s call to keep Australia’s Davis Cup title hopes alive with a nerve-shredding victory over big-serving American Ben Shelton in Spain.Kokkinakis saved four match points before finally converting on the sixth of his own in a tension-filled and vital 6-1 4-6 7-6 (16-14) win in the opening singles rubber of Australia&
  
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• 5 Live Sport: All About...

  21-11-2024 00:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A tribute to the great Rafael Nadal following his retirement from tennis.
  
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• Paolini sweeps aside Sramkova to secure fifth BJK Cup triumph for Italy

  20-11-2024 22:32
  
  Paolini and Bronzetti power Italy past Slovakia in finalRaducanu reflects on ‘great’ run despite Britain’s defeatJasmine Paolini put on a masterclass to steer Italy to a fifth Billie Jean King Cup title as she beat Rebecca Sramkova 6-2, 6-1 in the second singles rubber to wrap up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in the final on Wednesday.A year after Italy suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Canada in the decider and over a decade since their last title in 2013, the charismatic Paolini d
  
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• Paolini seals BJK Cup title for Italy with win over Slovakia

  20-11-2024 21:19 via bbc.com
  
  Italy claim their first Billie Jean King Cup title in 11 years as Jasmine Paolini wraps up a 2-0 win over Slovakia in Malaga.
  
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• Alex de Minaur details 'special' hang out with Rafa Nadal as tennis icon calls it a day

  20-11-2024 20:50 via express.co.uk
  
  Alex de Minaur snook in one last 'special' meeting with Rafael Nadal before the Spanish icon hung up his racket.
  
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• Germany to face Netherlands in Davis Cup semi-finals

  20-11-2024 17:50 via bbc.com
  
  Germany will face the Netherlands in the Davis Cup semi-finals after beating Canada 2-0 in Malaga.
  
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• Rory McIlroy sends touching retirement message to 'hero' Rafael Nadal

  20-11-2024 15:37 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rory McIlroy has joined the outpouring of tributes to Rafael Nadal after the 22-time Grand Slam champion brought the curtain down on his iconic career on Tuesday
  
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• Novak Djokovic's reason why he'll never be friends with Rafael Nadal

  20-11-2024 15:21 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Spaniard's great rival Novak Djokovic having previously opened up on their relationship
  
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• Rafael Nadal’s wife’s tennis stance, furious response to marriage question, retirement plans

  20-11-2024 15:00 via mirror.co.uk
  
  Tennis titan Rafael Nadal retired after Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final defeat to the Netherlands as he now looks to spend more time with wife Xisca and son Rafael Jr
  
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• Rafa Nadal's X-rated reply over marriage, wife's unusual tennis stance, retirement plans

  20-11-2024 13:55 via express.co.uk
  
  Tennis icon Rafael Nadal is set for a life of luxury with his wife in retirement, but not all questioning on the topic has been a breeze.
  
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• Farewell, Rafael Nadal: it was my pleasure to know one of sport’s most gracious champions | Kevin Mitchell

  20-11-2024 13:30
  
  Quiet man from Mallorca didn’t stop the clock on his ageing body but what a life, what a career – truly tennis’s ‘real thing’Elite sport is that peculiar amalgam of ritual, repetition, ingrained twitches, drilled skill, known strengths and feared limits. But it matters not a jot without passion – and sometimes even that is not enough.At 38 and in reasonable if not optimum shape, Rafael Nadal brought all of those elements together in Málaga on Tuesday ni
  
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• 'His legacy is going to be eternal': Alcaraz hails Nadal after final game – video

  20-11-2024 12:37
  
  Carlos Alcaraz said Rafael Nadal's legacy will be 'eternal' after Spain were knocked out of the Davis Cup, where Nadal played the final match of his career. Alcaraz admitted Nadal's legacy will be hard to live up to, but said it was 'great to have had Rafa in tennis, in Spain, and in my life'.‘We close the circle’: Nadal makes emotional exit after Davis Cup defeat Continue reading...
  
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• Nadal's legacy will be eternal - Alcaraz

  20-11-2024 12:04 via bbc.com
  
  Carlos Alcaraz discusses the legacy Spain team-mate Rafael Nadal will leave after his retirement.
  
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• Sue Barker calls Rafael Nadal an 'animal' and fires Novak Djokovic warning

  20-11-2024 11:55 via express.co.uk
  
  Sue Barker has played against and commentated on the best in the business, and after waving Rafael Nadal into retirement, she had a warning about Novak Djokovic
  
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• 'Gracias Rafa' - why retiring Nadal means so much

  20-11-2024 11:41 via bbc.com
  
  Rafael Nadal retires from professional tennis after a 23-year career like no other. On a night of gratitude and grief, Spain led the world in saying "Gracias Rafa".
  
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