Rafael Nadal is closing on his first title since his 2022 French Open triumph, but his run at the Nordea Open final in Bastad has forced him to make a big decision. The Spaniard rallied from a set down to beat Croatian qualifier Duje Ajdukovic 4-6 6-3 6-4 and move through to the Nordea Open final in Bastad, Sweden.

Rafael Nadal forced to make withdrawal decision after reaching Bastad final

The Guardian

The 38-year-old beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in Bastad to give him a chance to win his first title since the 2022 French Open

Rafael Nadal reaches first final in two years by beating Ajdukovic at Bastad

Rafael Nadal books his place in the Swedish Open final by beating Duje Ajdukovic over three sets in Bastad.

Nadal into first final since 2022 at Swedish Open

BASTAD, Sweden (AP) — Rafael Nadal reached his first final since the 2022 French Open by rallying to beat Duje Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 Saturday at the clay-court Nordea Open. After needing four hours to beat the 36th-ranked Mariano Navone in Friday's quarterfinals, Nadal had a slow start against...

Nadal reaches 1st final since 2022 after beating Ajdukovic in Sweden

Phoenix, AZ

Despite being selected to the initial 25-man roster, Phoenix Suns big man Bol Bol will reportedly not suit up for South Sudan during the 2024 Olympics. According to Leonard Solms of ESPN, Bol will miss the entire Olympics run for “personal reasons.”. South Sudan have suffered a major blow...

Phoenix Suns Big Man Out For Rest of Olympics

‘Confident’ Taylor Fritz sees himself as a Grand Slam title contender, according to doubles icon Mike Bryan. World No 11 and former world No 5 Fritz, the winner of eight ATP Titles across his career, has been in the best Grand Slam form of his life over the past year.

Exclusive: ‘Confident’ Taylor Fritz ‘believes he can win Grand Slams’ claims 22-time major champion

AEW Collision looks set for another exciting show this week including the debut of mystery star Hologram, the return of Darby Allin to in-ring action, and much more, live from Arlington, TX. Here’s what’s announced:. AEW Collision Announced Card Thus Far:. – Darby Allin vs The Beast Mortos.

Preview: AEW Collision (7/20/24) – Mystery Star to Debut

It’s been a tough summer for the Toronto Blue Jays. Even when the Blue Jays welcomed Yimi García back from the 15-day injured list, another injury occurred. Last night, Blue Jays All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette exited the game after the sixth inning. Bichette limped out of the batter’s box after hitting a line drive to right field. It was announced after the game that Bichette suffered a right calf injury. This was the same calf strain Bichette dealt with, ultimately landing him on the injured list last month. His setback has now forced the Blue Jays to place Bichette back on the IL. Addison Barger is back up.

Another Calf Injury Sends All-Star Shortstop to Injured List

Providence, RI

In the third installment of our series, “Way Too Early Big East Contenders vs. Pretenders,” we continue our deep dive into the tumultuous offseason of Big East basketball. Building on our initial explorations and the strategic nuances discussed in Part 2, this article aims to further analyze how the dynamic landscape of the conference will evolve as teams prepare for the upcoming season. With UConn seeking a historic three-peat and other teams aiming to disrupt the established hierarchy, the scene is set for a thrilling showdown. The exit of key players to the NBA Draft, transfer portal, or professional endeavors adds a layer of unpredictability, underscoring the importance of tactical prowess and coaching acumen in shaping team fortunes.

Way Too Early Big East Contenders Vs. Pretenders (Part 3)

WWE SmackDown spoilers ahead! On July 19th, 2024, WWE taped the July 26, 2024 edition of WWE SmackDown. The company decided to do this due to their tour of Japan for their “WWE Super Shows” event. If you want to know what went down in advance, we’re now,...

Spoilers: WWE SmackDown (7/26/24)

New York City, NY

New York Knicks forward Julius Randle hasn’t played a game since Jan. 27. Dislocating his right shoulder in a collision with Miami Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr., the 29-year-old was forced to miss not just All-Star weekend but the remainder of the season. Initially, Randle attempted to avoid surgery, hoping the injury would heal naturally. When it became apparent that the process would take too long, he pivoted.

Knicks Star Gets Recovery Update On Season-Ending Injury

Carlos Alcaraz has shared his opinion on who is the greatest tennis player of all time between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Alcaraz delivered a devastating performance to surge to a 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) victory over Djokovic in the final of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships. The 21-year-old’s triumph...

Carlos Alcaraz gives his verdict on GOAT debate between Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer

Throughout the history of the NFL, certain running back duos have stood out for their exceptional performance, teamwork, and ability to dominate games. These tandems have not only contributed to their teams’ success but have also left a lasting legacy in the league. Here are some of the best running back tandems in NFL history:

The NFL All-Time Best Running Back Tandems

South Bend, IN

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman is exuding optimism as he looks ahead to Fall camp and the 2024 college football season. In New York this week for a pre-season media blitz, Freeman was interviewed by Notre Dame alum Hannah Storm on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Thursday. Freeman touched on several topics just weeks before training camp kicks off, including new talent on the offense and the highly anticipated season-opening game against Texas A&M.

Marcus Freeman Sees Bright Future for Notre Dame

Sports Illustrated

The tennis legend underwent hip surgery last year and has dealt with various other injuries since early 2023.

Rafael Nadal Reaches First ATP Final Since French Open in 2022

HOLAUSA

Nadal and Alcaraz have a sweet relationship, with both respecting the other deeply

Rafael Nadal's praise for Carlos Alcaraz after winning back to back Wimbledon tournaments

Rhode Island State

Newport, RI

It has been all red, white, and blue at the Infosys Hall of Fame Open in Newport, Rhode Island. Four Americans are into the ATP Newport semifinals for the first time since 1995 as Marcos Giron takes on Christopher Eubanks and Reilly Opelka squares off against Alex Michelsen. As always, we at LWOT have the preview and prediction for both matches. But who will reach the final?

ATP Newport Semifinal Predictions Including Reilly Opelka vs Alex Michelsen

Editor's note: The match was originally recorded and reported as 3:59, but as it was 3:59 and 44 seconds, it was officially rounded up to 4:00 later in the day. Rafael Nadal just played the second-longest best-of-three-sets match of his career, and just like his longest one, he won it.

At 4:00, Rafael Nadal just won the second-longest best-of-three-sets match of his career

The shirt Rafael Nadal wrote during his first-ever Grand Slam title at the 2005 French Open hit the auction block ... and it could sell for $100k!

Rafael Nadal's 2005 French Open Shirt Hits Auction, Could Fetch $100k

FanSided

ESPN likes to rank things. With every rating everywhere, there are going to be inconsistencies and mistakes. The four-letter network is not a true tennis site. ESPN's recent ranking of the top 100 professional athletes since 2000 proves that. The issue begins in the first part of their write-up when...

ESPN ranking near criminal for where it puts Roger Federer versus Novak Djokovic

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ATP Bastad Quarterfinal Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Mariano Navone

There are four exciting ATP Bastad quarterfinal matchups scheduled. This includes 14-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal’s first meeting against the rapidly improving Mariano Navone. As...

ATP Bastad Quarterfinal Predictions Including Rafael Nadal vs Mariano Navone

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