Novak Djokovic wins record 23rd Grand Slam after outclassing Casper Ruud

Novak Djokovic showed his greatness once again by overcoming a sticky start to win a men’s record 23rd Grand Slam title with victory over Norway’s Casper Ruud in the French Open final. Djokovic, 36, was far from his best in the initial stages but his quality in a first-set tie-break laid the platform for a 7-6 (7-1) 6-3 7-5 victory.

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Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon due to abdominal injury

Rafael Nadal has had to withdraw from Wimbledon ahead of his semi-final clash with Nick Kyrgios due to the abdominal tear he suffered on Wednesday. The Spaniard practised this afternoon but was forced to hold a press conference this evening to announce his withdrawal.

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Rafael Nadal to begin new treatment in bid to extend career

Rafael Nadal is to undergo new treatment after winning for the 14th time at Roland Garros, the 22nd Grand Slam of his career. Nadal suffers from Mueller-Weiss syndrome, a degenerative condition the can cause chronic foot pain and hope to extend his career by undergoing new treatment.

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Nadal mounts incredible comeback to win Australian Open

Rafael Nadal secured a record 21st grand slam title with a 2-6 6-7 (5-7) 6-4 6-4 7-5 win over Daniil Medvedev in the final of the Australian Open. Nadal had to fight from two sets down as he moved clear of his great rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic as the most successful male player in the history of the majors.

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