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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

‘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

We're the two best friends that anyone could have!Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev are opening up on their longtime friendship in ways never before seen in a new video feature by the ATP Tour. The biggest takeaway from the new clip, which the men's circuit heralded this week as the...

Andrey Rublev and Daniil Medvedev played their first match vs. each other when they were kindergarteners

'I found a way to survive': Rafael Nadal reveals how he won his Bastad semifinal.

'I found a way to survive': Rafael Nadal reveals how he won his Bastad semifinal

The new Extreme MP brings some subtle, but effective updates to the frame’s easy power and spin formula. Like all other recent Head silos, Auxetic 2.0—carbon fiber construction that improves feedback at contact—has been added to give the racquet a plusher and more dependable response. The hoop has also been made firmer for better stability, which is offset by the comfort and control of its more flexible throat. Finally, a different material is used for the grommets and bumper, which improves the feel and ball sound at contact.

Racquet Review: Head Extreme MP (2024)

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Tennis player Quentin Halys is drawing attention for delivering what many people are calling the shot of the year. Halys was facing Gustavo Heide in the quarterfinals of the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad in Switzerland on Friday. He was leading 3-1 in the first set and serving up 30-15. During the rally, he fell down...
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Tennis player delivers unbelievable shot of the year

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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

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WATCH: Monica Puig tries out Rail Explorers ⤴️. Do you know why trains can operate with the engine in the front and not in the middle? Because steel wheels on steel rails don't create very much rolling friction—it's more of a gliding sensation. The same principle makes a Rail Explorers ride a fun, easy adventure along the quiet coast in Newport.

Destination Tennis, Newport: Rail Explorers

Is anyone having a better week than Barbora Krejcikova?. The 28-year-old is enjoying a well-deserved victory lap after her Wimbledon victory, where she won her second Grand Slam singles title to charge back into the WTA’s Top 10 rankings. And now, the LEGO fanatic has just received an exclusive new set themed around her All England Club win.

Wimbledon champ Barbora Krejcikova gets LEGO surprise: “I feel really special!”

The semifinal schedule at the ATP 250 in Gstaad promises two high-quality matches on paper. Former champion Matteo Berrettini will aim to reach his third final at the tournament when he faces top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas. France’s Quentin Halys is the sole qualifier still standing and will play in-form German Jan-Lennard Struff. Who will advance to Sunday’s final?

ATP Gstaad Semifinal Predictions Including Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Matteo Berrettini

He got knocked down and didn’t even need to get up again!. World No. 192 Quentin Halys made a strong case for why the post-Wimbledon clay swing is worth watching when he hit one of the best shots of the year in the quarterfinals of the EGF Swiss Open Gstaad.

WATCH: Did Quentin Halys just hit the shot of the year in Gstaad quarterfinals?

My regular overgrip doesn’t work well when my hands gets really sweaty. I know a lot of players like Tourna Grip, but I find it much more difficult to put on and it doesn’t last long. Any suggestions? —Mark S. Mark,. There are few things better than...

Gear Q&A: Get a Grip

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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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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

Rafael Nadal reached his first ATP final in over two years after overcoming a stern test from Duje Ajdukovic to earn a three-set comeback victory at the Nordea Open in Bastad. The 22-time Grand Slam champion recovered to defeat 23-year-old Croatian qualifier Ajdukovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Swedish Open.

Rafael Nadal +101 in ATP Rankings as he sets record showcasing his amazing longevity

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A woman is alleging that Celebrity Cruises lost her bag in the ocean and then failed to let her know what happened. The cruise passenger took to TikTok to talk about the incident which she admits is different from the kinds of content she usually shares.

"This is Literally So Ridiculous": Cruise Passenger Claims Bag Was Dropped in the Ocean

Week one of the post-Wimbledon summer swing wraps up on Sunday, when Alexander Zverev battles Arthur Fils for the Hamburg title. Meanwhile, the grass-court season concludes with Marcos Giron vs. Alex Michelsen in Newport. Hamburg Open: (1) Alexander Zverev vs. (5) Arthur Fils. Zverev has impressed this entire season–especially on...

Finals previews and predictions: Zverev vs. Fils, Giron vs. Michelsen

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

Rafael Nadal is set to return to the U.S. Open, leveraging his protected injury ranking of No. 9 despite being currently ranked No. 261. This ranking allows him entry into the men’s singles draw, though it won’t secure him a seeding. Nadal’s return to the tournament marks a significant event as he did not participate in the 2023 edition due to an injury.

Rafael Nadal, Using Protected Ranking, Returns to U.S. Open, Adding Star Power Despite Lower Current Ranking

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Maria Sharapova’s net worth in 2024 has become a hot topic among fans and financial analysts, eager to discover the amount of money the tennis icon has accumulated. Celebrated for her exceptional career in tennis and a plethora of endorsements, Sharapova has built a significant financial empire. Let’s delve...

MATCH POINT: Rafael Nadal rallies again in Bastad to reach first final since 2022

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