Rafael Nadal jumping up the ATP tennis rankings seems like nothing new – until you remember that he’s retired. The Spanish sporting icon has rather bizarrely moved up three places to 173rd
The South Tyrolean star embraced a 73-6 score in 2024, lifting eight ATP trophies and leaving everyone behind. Jannik was the top favorite at this year's Australian Open. World no. 1 survived a scare against Holger Rune and defended the title in style!
The last time Rafael Nadal was on the court was in November, during Spain's Davis Cup match against the Netherlands
Jannik Sinner joined some of tennis' greatest legends with another stellar performance in the Australian Open final.
2022 — Rafael Nadal def. Daniil Medvedev, 2-6, 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5. 2020 — Novak Djokovic def. Dominic Thiem, 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4. 2018 — Roger Federer def. Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-1.
Rafael Nadal 's uncle Toni has weighed in on the conspiracy theories surrounding Novak Djokovic 's injury problems at the Australian Open. The veteran Serb withdrew from his semi-final against Alexander Zverev after losing the first set, later explaining that he had torn a muscle in his leg.
Jannik Sinner, a 23-year-old Italian, is the youngest man to leave Melbourne Park with the trophy two years in a row since Jim Courier in 1992-93.
From fierce competitions between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to a stunning showing from Novak Djokovic, here are some of the best Australian Open men’s finals to date.
Rafael Nadal's uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, has questioned the legitimacy of Novak Djokovic's recent injury claims. The 37-year-old, Serbian had to withdraw from the semifinals of the Australian Open 2025 against Alexander Zverev due to a hamstring injury sustained during his quarterfinal match against Carlos Alcaraz.
Rafael Nadal's former coach says there's been “mistrust” surrounding the injured Djokovic’s physical condition long before fans lashed out in Melbourne.
Follow reaction as Sinner retained the championship with a brilliant showing against three-time major final loser Zverev on Rod Laver in Melbourne