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Rafa Nadal is aiming to return to action at Abu Dhabi exhibition next month after foot injury as he builds towards Australian Open and bid for all-time Grand Slam wins record
02/11/21 08:11
Rafa Nadal is aiming to return from injury at an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi next month before playing another tournament in his build-up to the Australian Open, the world No 5 said. Nadal struggled with back issues at the start of this year and pulled out of Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics. He last competed in August at the Citi Open in Washington. He announced ahead of the US Open that the injury to his left foot would rule him out for the rest of the year but said on Monday he might return at the December 16-18 Mubadala World Tennis Championship exhibition event....read
Andy Murray wins the LONGEST best-of-three-set match of 2021 as he battles past Frances Tiafoe in three hours and 45 minutes to reach the European Open second round
19/10/21 23:43Former world No 1 Andy Murray battled past American Frances Tiafoe in a three-hour 45-minute marathon to reach the second round of the European Open in Antwerp.
'Knowing I beat someone going for huge history made it sweeter': Daniil Medvedev revels in the role of party pooper after ending Novak Djokovic's hopes of a Calendar Grand Slam
13/09/21 21:33The way Daniil Medvedev played in the US Open final, you wonder if he might emerge as kingmaker in the battle between the 'Big Three' to win most Grand Slam titles.
Trolling fans, on-court meltdowns with his coach and throwing coins at umpires... Daniil Medvedev is the maverick charmer who went from villain to hero in New York - his US Open triumph is the clearest sign yet that he will become the world's best
13/09/21 13:23The occasionally dramatic, unorthodox winner of the US Open showed he has the potential to dominate tennis for years to come - and his redemption in New York is a symbol of his unpredictable exploits.
On the brink of greatness: Novak Djokovic looks to outdo Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with one more Major title win as he prepares to face Daniil Medvedev in the US Open final
11/09/21 21:31MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Daniil Medvedev is the last line of defence for Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the battle to see who ends up with the most Major titles at the end of their careers.
Chocka with quokkas! Australia is finally opening up - and with direct flights to Perth, the sublime Rottnest Island (home to adorable scrub wallabies) is more irresistible than ever
11/09/21 12:14Quokkas, which are native to Rottnest, have managed to put an island that no one outside Australia had ever heard of firmly on the tourist trail. Fiona McIntosh went to explore the holiday hotspot.
Andy Murray and Stefanos Tsitsipas have previous when it comes to on-court rows following their US Open clash... but they are not the first, with Serena Williams, John McEnroe and even a charity clash with Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi becoming heated!
03/09/21 18:00Both have previous when it comes to rows on court, but it appears it happens to all the greats as Sportsmail looks back at other verbal jousts between tennis stars from over the years.
Rafael Nadal OUT of this month's US Open and will miss the rest of the season with a foot injury... with Roger Federer already ruled out, leaving Novak Djokovic as odds-on favourite to move clear with 21 Grand Slam wins
20/08/21 10:36Twenty-time Grand Slam champion Nadal revealed he has been suffering 'a lot more than I should' with a foot injury that has troubled him for a year and will now keep him out of the rest of the season.
Tennis world No 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas, 23, is slammed by his own government in Greece for telling under-25s it would be a 'good thing' to catch Covid, refusing his jab and spreading anti-vaxx theories about a lack of testing
20/08/21 08:29The Greek tennis star, 23, has angered his own country's government by refusing to take the coronavirus vaccine as he 'sees no reason for someone in my age group to be vaccinated'.
Novak Djokovic calls time out: World No 1 joins Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in missing US Open warm-up event to recover from his Olympic misery... and he could head into next Grand Slam with minimal preparation
10/08/21 21:30The 34-year-old Serb may go into a potentially historic edition of Flushing Meadows with minimal preparation after pulling out of next week's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.
Rafael Nadal chides old rival Novak Djokovic for angrily hurling his racket into the stands during Olympic defeat, calling his reaction 'strange' and reminding him he's 'an example for many children'
02/08/21 09:12Rafael Nadal marked his return to action this week with an unusual reprimand for Novak Djokovic over his erratic behaviour at the Olympics. The Spaniard criticised his rival for setting a poor example.
Alexander Zverev crowned Olympic men's tennis singles champion after straight-sets win over Russia's Karen Khachanov - as German backs up his shock semi-final triumph over world No 1 Novak Djokovic to claim gold
01/08/21 10:41Zverev has been trying to break the dominance of Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer at the grand slams, but here he has been a cut above and he eased to victory over Khachanov.
Dan Evans PULLS OUT of Tokyo 2020 Olympics after Britain's No 1 tests positive for Covid following Wimbledon exit... as tennis star joins host of players in withdrawing from competition
14/07/21 19:02A legion of tennis stars have pulled out of this summer's Olympic Games, with 20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer recently withdrawing from the men's singles competition.
'Novak is the best ever, he's writing history': Djokovic's coach Goran Ivanisevic says the Serbian will finish the debate for who is the 'greatest of all time' with victory at the US Open after he joined Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles
12/07/21 13:46Novak Djokovic claimed his sixth Wimbledon title on Sunday by defeating Matteo Berrettini. In doing so he joined Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titles apiece.
BORIS BECKER: I think we've seen the LAST of Roger Federer on Centre Court... while it is melancholy watching the great champions fade, it is also exciting seeing the younger players blossom
11/07/21 23:19BORIS BECKER: I have the feeling that he will not be back at Wimbledon this time next summer after what happened this week, which I think will have been a shock to him.
Novak Djokovic pays tribute to long-standing rivals Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal and says THEY are the reason he has excelled to reach 20 Grand Slam titles... but world No 1 vows his 'incredible' journey is 'not stopping here' after winning sixth Wimbledon
11/07/21 17:17Victory meant Djokovic lifted his sixth Wimbledon title and his 20th overall in what adds to a sensational 2021 where he has already won both the Australian Open and the French Open.
Who's who in the royal box on Wimbledon men's finals day? The Duchess of Cambridge takes her seat amidst stars including Lady Amelia Windsor and previous winners Tracy Austin and Chris Evert
11/07/21 15:03The Duchess of Cambridge joined her father, Lady Amelia Windsor and Sir Patrick Vallance to watch Matteo Berrettini play Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men's final.
Novak Djokovic wins a SIXTH Wimbledon title and draws level with Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal on 20 Grand Slams... as Serb comes from behind to beat Italian Matteo Berrettini in four sets in thrilling final on Centre Court
11/07/21 12:00MIKE DICKSON ON CENTRE COURT: The shared 20:20 vision of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is over, three is a crowd at the top of men's tennis after this victory by Novak Djokovic.
Britain's Alfie Hewett falls at first hurdle of what could be his final Championship, while Rafael Nadal confirms his return to the Citi Open in Washington
08/07/21 21:30DANIEL MATTHEWS - COURT REPORT: Alfie Hewett lost 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 Joachim Gerard. While Rafael Nadal announced he would be returning to the Citi Open in Washington this month.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic roars back to secure battling victory over American qualifier Denis Kudla to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon... and he credits his 'wolf energy' for pushing him on after fans turned against him on Court One
02/07/21 21:03The No 1 seed has suffered in the popularity stakes for gatecrashing Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 's Grand Slam party at a time when most tennis fans had already picked a favourite.
British No 2 Cameron Norrie cruises into third round at Wimbledon with straight sets win over wildcard Alex Bolt... teeing up mouthwatering showdown with eight-time champion Roger Federer
01/07/21 14:15MIKE DICKSON AT COURT 1: Norrie will mount a whole new platform in the UK, the one that can only be provided by playing Roger Federer on the Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Stefanos Tsitsipas plays down his hopes of winning Wimbledon and stopping Novak Djokovic equalling Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Grand Slam record... after the Greek's brutal French Open final loss to the Serb earlier this month
27/06/21 21:51Tsitsipas missed out on a first Grand Slam earlier this month in agonising after going two sets up against Djokovic and the Greek does not feel he has played enough on grass coming in to SW19.
Tennis star Rafael Nadal goes shirtless as he enjoys downtime on his lavish yacht in Ibiza amid tennis break
27/06/21 13:18Rafael Nadal, 35, was hot and bothered and stripped off to reveal tan lines as he sunned himself on his yacht in Ibiza on Friday after taking break from tennis to recuperate.
JOHN LLOYD: It's nonsense if players say they don't care about records - Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are winners and all want to go down in history as the GOAT with the most Grand Slam triumphs ever
26/06/21 21:31JOHN LLOYD: Djokovic has made no secret of the fact that he wants to beat Federer's record and good on him. If he wins the most Grand Slams he will go down in history.
Roger Federer won't make decision on Olympic Games participation until after Wimbledon as he reveals 'things are not as simple as in the past' with 39-year-old needing to be 'more selective' on events
26/06/21 12:27The Swiss' great rival Rafael Nadal announced just last week that he would not be competing at the All England Club or in Tokyo, saying he needed to 'recuperate after a long clay-court season'.
Wimbledon gets underway on MONDAY as Novak Djokovic looks to draw level with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in the all-time Slams list, while Andy Murray returns to SW19 for the first time since 2017: Everything to know ahead of the tournament
25/06/21 15:00After being cancelled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Wimbledon will finally return to our screens on Monday. Sportsmail takes you through everything you need to know.
Rafael Nadal PULLS OUT of Wimbledon and the Olympics 'after listening to my body' and having struggled to cope with just a two-week break after the French Open semi-final
17/06/21 11:39Nadal has always found the transition from clay to grass tough on his body and, with only two weeks between the French Open and Wimbledon this year, there is less time to adjust.
Can Djokovic now seize his chance and become the GOAT? If he beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in the French Open final Novak is in line to leapfrog Roger Federer AND Rafael Nadal
12/06/21 22:28In the wake of Friday night's shattering French Open defeat, Rafael Nadal cast doubt on whether he would play at Wimbledon. The 35-year-old, made the suggestion to the Spanish media.
Roland Garros crowd sent into jubilation as officials allow fans to STAY for the conclusion of Novak Djokovic's semi-final win over Rafael Nadal despite 11pm curfew at the French Open after Andy Murray asked: 'Why does tennis do this to itself?'
12/06/21 06:01An 11pm (10pm UK time) curfew has been in place for evening sessions during the tournament, with fans forced to leave on Wednesday night during Djokovic's victory against Matteo Berrettini.
Novak Djokovic beats reigning champion Rafael Nadal in one of the all-time great matches at the French Open to set up final against Stefanos Tsitsipas
11/06/21 21:44MIKE DICKSON: A match billed as the real French Open final on Friday night turned into a match that might define an era, as Novak Djokovic brilliantly deposed the king of Roland Garros.
BORIS BECKER: Target Rafa Nadal's helicopter shot and Novak Djokovic can chop him down... the world No 1 thinks he has it in him to defeat the greatest clay courter at Roland Garros
10/06/21 21:30BORIS BECKER: If I was still coaching Djokovic I would be suggesting he goes hard at the Spaniard's forehand, which has not been at its most consistent in the previous rounds.
Rafael Nadal survives brief scare to secure a 14th French Open semi-final spot after beating Argentine Diego Schwartzman... and the Spaniard will now face rival Novak Djokovic in mouth-watering last-four contest
09/06/21 18:47Ever since the French Open draw was made two weeks ago it has been rolling towards Roland Garros like thunder: Rafael Nadal versus Novak Djokovic
Defending champion Rafael Nadal turns on the power to extinguish threat of Britain's Cameron Norrie and reach the fourth round at the French Open
05/06/21 16:12It was a third meeting between the pair in 2021, with Nadal having won at the same stage of the Australian Open and on clay in Barcelona, and Norrie again could find no answers.
'I know what I'm in for': British No 2 Cameron Norrie ready for the ultimate test by taking on 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal in Paris
04/06/21 21:30Given that nobody has dominated a single event like the 13-times champion, defeating Nadal in Paris can reasonably be described as among the most Herculean tasks in any sport.
Rafael Nadal celebrates 35th birthday by beating Richard Gasquet to set up a third-round meeting with Britain's Cameron Norrie at the French Open
03/06/21 23:16Rafael Nadal celebrated his 35th birthday in style with a 17th consecutive victory over old rival Richard Gasquet to move through to the third round at the French Open.
Cameron Norrie sets up daunting French Open third-round showdown with 'King of Clay' Rafael Nadal after coming from behind to beat Lloyd Harris in four sets at Roland Garros
03/06/21 14:35The Briton set up a probable third round battle with king of Roland Garros Rafael Nadal after battling his way into the third round of the French Open by beating South Africa's Lloyd Harris in four sets.
World No 1 Novak Djokovic marks first ever men's night session on Court Philippe-Chatrier with effortless victory over American Tennys Sandgren
01/06/21 22:38Djokovic kicked off his French Open campaign with a routine 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 win against American Tennys Sandgren on Tuesday in the first men's match to be scheduled in a night session.
Rafael Nadal advances to French Open second round after defeating Australian youngster Alexei Popyrin in straight sets as Spaniard bids for FOURTEENTH French Open title
01/06/21 18:49Nadal, seeded third this year as he chases a record 21st Grand Slam title, was not firing on all cylinders but came through the tiebreak easily to make it 26 sets won in succession in Paris.
Cameron Norrie saves the blushes of the LTA by becoming the ONLY Brit in the singles to reach the second round of the French Open after cruising through with straight-sets win over American Bjorn Fratangelo
31/05/21 14:00For the third Grand Slam out of four Norrie is the last player to keep the flag flying in the singles, and at the French Open on Monday he saved the Lawn Tennis Association from more embarrassment.
Tennis' Big Three 'could carry on at the top well into their FORTIES'... Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer continue to show extraordinary longevity
29/05/21 21:31Behind that is the over-arching theme for the men's game of who will end up with the most Grand Slams, with Roger Federer and Nadal tied on 20 each, and Novak Djokovic closing on 18.
Rafael Nadal questions Naomi Osaka's press boycott at the French Open as the world No 3 warns rivals 'we would not be the athletes that we are today' WITHOUT the media
29/05/21 09:46Rafael Nadal has given his opinion on Naomi Osaka's decision not to participate in press conferences during the French Open, saying the media play an important role in athletes' careers.
BORIS BECKER: Naomi Osaka's French Open press ban is wrong. If you want to put yourself out there in front of millions and get paid a lot, then you have to accept it... and why there are chinks in Rafael Nadal's armour
28/05/21 21:31BORIS BECKER: There were plenty of times when I did not enjoy talking to the press, but my manager in the early stages of my career, Ion Tiriac, told me from the start that it was part of the job.
The French Open at Roland Garros gets underway on SUNDAY as Rafael Nadal goes in search of an historic 21st Grand Slam title: Everything to know ahead of the prestigious tournament in Paris
28/05/21 12:01Having been pushed back by a week, the French Open finally gets underway on Sunday, as Rafael Nadal goes in search of history. Sportsmail outlines the all-important details.
History made! Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer are ALL placed on same side of the draw for first time ever at French Open as repeat of 2020 final is ruled out with Serb and Spaniard due to meet in semis
27/05/21 15:42With Nadal having dropped behind Daniil Medvedev to third in the rankings, it raised the possibility of a lopsided draw, and so it has proved. There can now be no repeat of last year's final.
British No 2 Cam Norrie denied by high-flying Stefanos Tsitsipas as Greek claims victory in final of the Lyon Open
23/05/21 22:38Cam Norrie's hopes of winning a maiden ATP Tour title were stifled on Sunday by the man increasingly looking like the next new Grand Slam champion in men's tennis.
Novak Djokovic has conquered all before him but Olympic gold still eludes the world No 1... the Serb was left in TEARS after Rio 2016 and is determined to realise his 'dream' by finally triumphing in Tokyo
21/05/21 14:17For a man who has one of the most impressive title hauls in tennis history, it is Olympic Gold that so agonisingly eludes World No 1 Novak Djokovic having missed out in three separate attempts.
Rafael Nadal's extraordinary run on clay continues as he beats Novak Djokovic in the final of the Italian Open to claim a 10th title at the tournament in their 57th meeting
16/05/21 21:31Times may be uncertain, but Rafael Nadal's extraordinary ability on clay continues as one of life's reassuring constants just short of his 35th birthday.
Alexander Zverev wins the Madrid Open with three-set victory over Matteo Berrettini... having beaten Rafael Nadal and Dominic Thiem to reach the final and lay down marker ahead of French Open
09/05/21 21:53Zverev won in the Spanish capital in 2018 but he has not had much luck in Masters finals since then - losing all three - and he had to do it the hard way on Sunday evening in a long contest.
Sir Lewis Hamilton wins Athlete Advocate of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards for his racial justice protests in his successful campaign to win a seventh F1 world title
06/05/21 18:30Lewis Hamilton was singled out for his racial justice protests throughout his successful campaign to win a record-equalling seventh Formula 1 world title, drawing him level with Michael Schumacher.
Rafael Nadal continues his French Open preparations by sweeping aside teenage star Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets at the Madrid Open, after his fellow Spaniard had set up dream tie with his idol on his birthday
05/05/21 18:20Nadal won 6-1, 6-2 against the 18-year-old, who idolises him and had called their meeting 'a dream come true' on his birthday. Alcaraz is being earmarked as the next big thing in Spanish tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz sets up match with hero Rafael Nadal on his 18th birthday after becoming youngest ever player to win a match at the Madrid Open... beating the record set by his idol
03/05/21 17:22The teenager turns 18 on Wednesday and he will spend it on court with a man who he idolises, and who won his first Madrid title when Alcaraz was just two years old.
Rafael Nadal wins his 12th Barcelona Open title after saving a match point against Stefanos Tsitsipas with the Spaniard set to reclaim the world No 2 spot in the ATP rankings
25/04/21 21:56Nadal dug deep, broke the Tsitsipas serve in the next game and battled his way to a 6-4, 6-7 (6), 7-5 victory in three hours and 38 minutes. He will move up to world No 2 in the rankings on Monday.
Novak Djokovic's father launches an astonishing tirade at tennis rival Roger Federer, claiming the Swiss legend is 'not such a good man' and claims he 'attacked' his World No 1 son when he was just 18
08/04/21 16:20Djokovic and Federer have been on-court rivals for over 15 years but now the Serb's dad, Srdjan, has hit out at the Swiss ace while speaking to Serbian TV, saying Federer is 'not such a good man.'
Hubert Hurkacz becomes first Polish singles player to win major Masters tournament with 7-6 6-4 defeat of Jannik Sinner in Miami Open final
04/04/21 23:25The 24-year-old Hurkacz, who upset Stefanos Tsitsipas and Andrey Rublev on his way to the final, becomes the lowest-ranked Masters champion since Tomas Berdych in Paris in 2005.
Tennis stars to receive perks for getting Covid-19 vaccine as ATP Tour chiefs introduce 'testing exemption list' which allows automatic site entry to the Monte Carlo Open
01/04/21 14:48EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE DICKSON: Tennis authorities have taken their first step towards incentivising players to get vaccinated by offering privileges to those prepared to get the jab.
Rafael Nadal 'could face Roger Federer in an exhibition match' to inaugurate Real Madrid's £500m redeveloped state-of-the-art Bernabeu stadium... with president Florentino Perez 'keen to break tennis attendance record'
17/03/21 08:51The 81,000-seater stadium is being given a £500m face-lift and talk has now turned to how the site will be inaugurated, with a blockbuster tennis exhibition among the discussions.
Wolves talisman Raul Jimenez is training in a special headband as he continues recovery from horror head injury... but boss Nuno Espirito Santo reveals the striker STILL has to avoid headers for the time being
12/03/21 23:07The forward, who suffered a fractured skull in the match at Arsenal last November, was pictured wearing the headband - which is reinforced around the area Jimenez sustained the injury - as he continued his recovery this week.
Liverpool nominated for Team of the Year again at Laureus World Sports Awards following Premier League triumph as Lewis Hamilton battles it out with Robert Lewandowski and LeBron James for Sportsman gong ahead of virtual ceremony in May
24/02/21 11:18Liverpool have once again been nominated for the Team of the Year gong at this year's Laureus World Sports Awards after they finally won the first ever Premier League title last season.
Andy Murray claims the next generation 'is not particularly close' to toppling Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer and reveals he didn't watch ANY of the Australian Open after Covid ruled him out
22/02/21 22:30Murray was so upset at missing the Australian Open after a positive Covid test that he tried to ignore the tournament but believes its results show the young pretenders still have work to do.
Novak Djokovic fires warning to Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by insisting 'age is just a number' as he aims to surpass their haul of 20 Grand Slams... but says he must be 'wiser' after clinching 18th crown at Australian Open
22/02/21 14:09The Serbian maintained his position as the king of Melbourne with a ninth Australian Open title, courtesy of a 7-5 6-2 6-2 victory over Daniil Medvedev in Sunday's final.
Novak Djokovic came up with the perfect response to media criticism after winning a staggering NINTH Australian Open... it is going to be very difficult to stop the superb Serb from rewriting tennis history
21/02/21 16:41MIKE DICKSON: He won the Australian Open, in more convincing fashion than seemed likely. He has won it nine times, holding the trophy aloft so often that it is easy to become blind to the achievement.
'As long as they go, I'll go': Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic hints he will carry on playing as long as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are around... as he closed the gap on rivals with his 18th Grand Slam title
21/02/21 14:32The Serbian star and world number one hinted he could retire at the same time as tennis rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal after winning his 18th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic admits 2021 Australian Open was 'emotionally one of the toughest' events of his career... as world No 1 admits it was 'risky' to dismiss challenge of Daniil Medvedev and tennis' next generation BEFORE winning Sunday's final
21/02/21 12:17Novak Djokovic beat Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 to secure his 18th Grand Slam. Following his victory, Djokovic claimed it was emotionally tough and that it was 'risky' to dismiss the next generation.
'Greek god' Stefanos Tsitsipas bows out of the Australian Open in clash marred by 'vile' crowd and ugly on-court meltdown - leaving Russell Crowe and other famous fans crushed
19/02/21 16:08The impressive run of 'Greek god' Stefanos Tsitsipas came to a dramatic end at the Australian Open on Friday night - in a match marred by a hostile crowd and an ugly on-court meltdown.
Dylan Alcott's brutal snub: Wheelchair tennis champ excitedly posts about his 'prime time' Australian Open final clash - only for it to start just before midnight
17/02/21 23:18The start of Dylan Alcott's Australian Open final was unceremoniously left off Channel Nine's broadcast in a brutal snub that left tennis fans fuming.
Stefanos Tsitsipas is leading the charge to usurp Federer, Djokovic and Nadal in the big three of tennis... he delivered an upset for the ages against the Spaniard and now must see off another prospect in Daniil Medvedev
17/02/21 17:14MIKE DICKSON: There will come a time when the present day Galacticos of tennis have moved on, and Tsitsipas might have brought that day forward. He delivered an upset for the ages against Nadal.
BREAKING NEWS: Rafael Nadal is OUT of the Australian Open as Stefanos Tsitsipas produces one of the greatest Grand Slam comebacks from two sets down to end Spaniard's quest for a record 21st Grand Slam title
17/02/21 13:08Tsitsipas won 2-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5 in just over four hours before an empty Rod Laver Arena to make the semi-finals, in which he will face Russian Daniil Medvedev.
Rafael Nadal accidentally lets slip that a tennis favourite had withdrawn from the tournament before play began - as 'Greek god' Tsitsipas is catapulted through to the quarter finals
15/02/21 10:42Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal scooped a series of shocked journalists at the Australian Open on Monday moments after his fourth round win over Fabio Fognini.
The Australian Open's richest star - and it's not Djokoic or Nadal: Billionaire heiress, 26, taking tennis by storm hails from one of America's richest families who outbid Donald Trump and Bon Jovi to buy their own NFL team
15/02/21 07:43The wealthiest player at the Australian Open isn't tennis icons and multiple grand slam winners Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal.
Rafael Nadal sweeps past Fabio Fognini into Australian Open last eight and still hasn't dropped a set as Spanish star dispels fears of a back problem
15/02/21 07:29Fognini, who came from two sets down to beat Nadal at the US Open in 2015, led by a break in the second set but lacked the discipline to really challenge the second seed, who eased through.
Last British hope crashes out of Australian Open as Cameron Norrie loses in straight sets to Rafael Nadal to leave no more home nations singles players left
13/02/21 14:01Somewhere Roger Federer may have been looking on anxiously as Rafael Nadal sent the last British singles player packing from the Australian Open.
Australian Open heckler breaks her silence and doubles down after bizarre exchange with Rafael Nadal saw her kicked out of Melbourne Park for calling him an 'OCD f**k' - as she reveals how her daughter reacted
12/02/21 00:55Nadal was up 5-4 in the second set against American Michael Mmoh on Thursday night when he was heckled by the female fan who hurled insults at him and then flipped him the bird.'Hurry up, you OCD f**k': Woman's bizarre exchange with Rafael Nadal before being booted out of the Australian Open just hours after two Italian stars almost came to blows on court as chaos erupts across Melbourne Park - here's how it all unfolded
11/02/21 15:25The Australian Open descended into chaos with an unruly fan kicked out, a fiery shouting match between opponents, and a player vomiting on the court.
Rafael Nadal brushes aside Michael Mmoh on day four of the Australian Open after Spaniard was delayed by heckling fan who was later removed by security
11/02/21 13:52The second seed was not troubled by the back problem which hindered his build-up in a 6-1 6-4 6-2 victory in an hour and 47 minutes against the American qualifier.
Cam Norrie is the last Brit standing and sets up third-round showdown with Rafael Nadal after battling past Roman Safiullin in marathon day-night match at the Australian Open
11/02/21 13:46MIKE DICKSON: Norrie is the last British player left standing after the earlier departure of Heather Watson, and is into the last 32 of a Major for the second time in the last three Grand Slams.
Stan Wawrinka leads big names crashing out of Australian Open as quarantine controversy rumbles on, fans snub Novak Djokovic (but he gets FIVE armed cops), and art offers Covid distraction: Five talking points from day three in Melbourne
10/02/21 08:15RICHARD EVANS IN MELBOURNE: Day three of the Australian Open brought the first big name casualties as Bianca Andreescu, Stan Wawrinka and Petra Kvitova crashed out.
Coco Gauff returns to the stage where she announced herself to the world, Heather Watson makes round two after an injury scare and there are no signs of a back issue troubling ruthless Rafael Nadal: Five talking points from day two of the Australian Open
09/02/21 07:48RICHARD EVANS IN MELBOURNE: It has been a bumpy ride but finally the Australian Open is properly underway. Here, Sportsmail wraps up the biggest talking points on day two.
What back problem? Rafael Nadal eases his fitness doubts with routine straight-sets win over Serbia's Laslo Djere in Australian Open first round
09/02/21 07:22Nadal did not play in any of Spain's ATP Cup matches last week and gave a downbeat assessment of his fitness ahead of the tournament but was untroubled during a 6-3 6-4 6-1 success.
Rafael Nadal is STILL struggling with a back injury on the eve of the Australian Open as world No 2 admits he's been 'suffering' for two weeks and is doing 'everything possible' to be ready for Melbourne opener
07/02/21 08:28The 20-times Grand Slam champion pulled out of Spain's ATP Cup tie against Australia on Tuesday with a lower back problem.
Australian Open ROUTE TO THE FINAL: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams learn fate ahead of Monday's start... as British duo Dan Evans and Cameron Norrie face off in domestic clash
05/02/21 18:25The Australian Open is set to start on Monday, despite having to overcome a number of hurdles on the way. The draw has now been made, and we can now analyse the potential routes to the final.
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Not even Snoop Dogg could save breaking from falling flat on Olympic debut as Aussie becomes a global cult figure for all the wrong reasons
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'I am a woman': Victorious gender scandal boxer Imane Khelif takes aim at her 'bullies and enemies' after claiming Olympic gold with win over Yang Liu
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Pep Guardiola insists Man City are in no rush to sign new players despite Man United and Arsenal's transfer activity... and addresses what his side will do to replace Julian Alvarez
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Algeria's Imane Khelif credits 'eight years of work and no sleep' for winning Olympic boxing gold amid gender controversy
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Piers Morgan forced to delete social media post after gender row boxer Imane Khelif triumphs over China's Yang Liu to claim Olympic gold
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David de Gea 'agrees a one-year deal with Fiorentina' - as Spaniard looks to FINALLY end his search for a new club
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Noah Lyles' Olympic rival speaks out after Team USA star ran the 200m final with COVID - without telling his fellow sprinters
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Letsile Tebogo delivers savage verdict on 'arrogant' Noah Lyles after beating Team USA sprinter to win 200m gold at 2024 Olympics
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Phil Foden poses with social media star son Ronnie, five, in matching lemon outfits - just days after neighbours 'called police over late night children's party
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Thomas Muller declares himself an Olympic champion after his supporting role in a German gold medal triumph at Paris 2024
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Mikel Arteta insists Saka and Rice 'have to be ready' for start of the Premier League season as England stars return in friendly win over Bayer Leverkusen
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OnlyFans star Alysha Newman celebrates Olympic bronze by TWERKING to the crowd - as Canadian pole vaulter clears national record 4.85m
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Former Team USA gymnast Gabby Douglas slams Simone Biles comparisons and says she's tired of 'constantly being bullied' online
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Matthew Hudson-Smith breaks down in tears after missing out on Olympic gold to Quincy Hall as Team GB star accepts 'the better man won'
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Team GB star George Mills breaks silence on his furious clash with French opponent Hugo Hay... after son of former Premier League star was knocked down in chaotic 5,000m heat
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Team USA gold medalist Ryan Crouser shows off simple trick that explains why he won shot put gold at 2024 Olympics
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Charley Hull reveals why she's had a disastrous start to 2024 Olympics... and it has nothing to do with the cigarette ban
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From steeplechase to church steeple! French athletics star PROPOSES to her boyfriend at Paris Olympics
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Aussie sprinter Michelle Jenneke is sent flying during nasty fall in the 100m hurdles - and then nearly trips over the very next one in nightmare race
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Glamorous swimmer Luana Alonso is fired a fresh warning by Olympics chief after being kicked out of athletes village for 'inappropriate conduct'
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Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis appears on morning TV 'visibly hungover' the day after his record-smashing jump in the Olympic pole vault final
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Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix is left in tears after missing out on a medal - as daughter of TV host Fred admits 'I didn't want to be alive three years ago'
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Thierry Henry shows off his dance moves after France triumph 3-1 over Egypt to reach the gold medal match at Paris Olympics as footage goes viral
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VAR officials removed from Champions League qualifier involving Rangers after being 'caught by police stealing a road sign
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Glamorous Olympic swimmer Luana Alonso breaks her silence amid reports she was kicked out of athletes village over 'inappropriate conduct'
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The wholesome moment the UK cheered Keely Hodgkinson to glory: Gabby Logan and Jess Ennis-Hill roar her on from the studio as loved ones cheer
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Gabby Logan reveals her conspiracy theory about the 2024 Paris Olympics bell live on BBC - as the TV host vows to get to the bottom of the mystery
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Swedish pole vault star Armand Duplantis wins Olympic gold with a new WORLD RECORD - as he celebrates by mimicking Turkish shooter who went viral
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Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles slammed by NFL star over 'disgusting' gesture after bowing out of Olympics with silver and bronze in floor final
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Simone Biles appears to HIT OUT at Olympics crowd after falling off beam - as American teammate Suni Lee blames 'tense' atmosphere in Paris
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Fans claim Kishane Thompson 'was ROBBED' in 100m final after he was beaten by America's Noah Lyles by FIVE THOUSANDTHS of a second
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Phil Foden poses with a prize catch as the Man City star rounds off his pre-season holiday by landing a huge fish on a five-day family trip to a £14-a-day lake
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The moment a South Korean Olympian breaks down in TEARS as he fails to avoid national military service after missing out on a medal in men's golf
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Team GB men's hockey side suffer penalty shootout heartbreak against 10-man India as they crash out of the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde CRASHES OUT of Olympics in last-16 stage as the Dutch beach volleyball player is again loudly booed
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Dina Asher-Smith is reduced to tears during BBC interview as the Team GB star admits she is 'running angry' in the 200m after 100m sprint exit
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Former Sky Sports presenter Richard Keys - 'the once hairiest man on TV' - undergoes hair transplant treatment in bizarre video
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'How embarrassing': Fans react as Estonia's Karel Tilga's pole vault attempt goes wrong during decathlon at Paris Olympics
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Olympics fans stunned by Femke Bol's voice after clip resurfaces of sprinter months before she stole 4x400 gold for the Netherlands
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Snoop Dogg leaves fans in stitches as he dons bizarre equestrian outfit to watch dressage with close pal Martha Stewart at Olympics: 'Snoop Thee Stallion'
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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif breaks down in tears after beating Hungary's Anna Luca Hamori to guarantee medal at the Paris Olympics
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Imane Khelif BEATS Anna Luca Hamori via unanimous decision despite being docked a point for holding as gender row boxer guarantees medal
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Footage of Yusuf Dikec doing the EXACT same pose in 2011 when he won the World Cup Series resurfaces after pic of Turkish shooter goes viral
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Olympics chief makes blunder in unexpected presser before defending Imane Khelif and Lin Yu-Ting's participation in women's boxing
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Simone Biles wins ANOTHER Olympic gold! USA gymnastics legends triumphs in vault final to make more history at Paris Games
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Italian boxer who lost to 'failed gender test' Khelif will receive Olympic champion prize money from International Boxing Association
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Chelsea locked in talks with Conor Gallagher to avoid England star going into exile after he was told he will NOT be part of first-team squad - as Atletico set deadline for Blues midfielder to agree £34m move
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Keely Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m Olympic heat as Team GB superstar advances in quest for athletics gold medal
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Duncan Scott wins Olympic silver in men's 200m medley as the Team GB star becomes Scotland's greatest-ever Olympian with eighth medal - while Leon Marchand collects fourth gold in Paris
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Novak Djokovic is booed in semi-final win as he clashes with umpire and his own box... but recovers his composure to set up rematch with Carlos Alcaraz at Paris Olympics
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Bryony Page hopes to run away to the circus after springing to gold as the Brit bounces clear of rivals... then sets her sights on Cirque du Soleil
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Team GB star praised for showing an 'elite mentality' in honest interview after finishing eighth in the BMX final at the Paris Olympics
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Convicted child rapist Steven van de Velde and the Netherlands reach the last-16 in the beach volleyball at the Paris Olympics... as the Dutchman is again booed loudly by spectators
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New look for Cristiano Ronaldo? Al-Nassr star seen sporting a pair of glasses while on holiday in Madrid with Georgina Rodriguez!
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Louis van Gaal, 72, gives latest health update as he battles prostate cancer and reveals his surprise at being offered shock job by a European giant
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Boxer Sitora Turdibekova leaves ring in TEARS after taking brutal blows during Olympic beating by second 'failed gender test' Lin Yu-ting
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Liverpool unveil new 'night forest' away kit - and will debut the £125 strip in final USA pre-season tour clash against fierce rivals Man United this weekend
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MAN UNITED CONFIDENTIAL: Rasmus Hojlund recovers in a cryotherapy chamber - and why Leny Yoro's absence isn't all bad
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Dan Evans SOBS as Olympics and Team GB team-mate Andy Murray's career comes to an end after their heartbreaking exit from the men's doubles
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Andy Murray jokes he 'never even liked tennis anyway' minutes after his glittering career comes to an end... as he makes a change to his social media bio
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Man City Erling Haaland jokingly scolds reporters after they fail to welcome the Norwegian superstar to pre-season press conference
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Revealed: What Italian opponent of 'biological male' boxer at centre of Olympics row told her corner after she WITHDREW from fight after 46 seconds
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BBC presenter Clare Balding breaks down in TEARS live on air as Andy Murray's stunning career comes to an end with Olympic doubles heartbreak in Paris
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Adam Peaty hands HUGE boost to Team GB ahead of relay races as swimming superstar is pictured back in the pool just days after a positive Covid test
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Leny Yoro could be out for TWO MONTHS amid fears he's fractured his metatarsal in blow for Man United - with new signing spotted on crutches
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Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal are knocked OUT of the Paris Olympics as dream Spanish pairing fall short in men's doubles against USA
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Fred Sirieix fights back tears as he tells his daughter Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix live on air that he is 'bursting' with pride after bronze medal
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Saudi Arabia unveil 11 new futuristic stadium concepts in their bid to host 2034 World Cup - with a 92,000-capacity mega-ground to host the final
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EXCLUSIVEJohn Barnes on Jurgen Klopp 'stealing his thunder' before Arne Slot's arrival and what Darwin Nunez must do to be the 'best in the world'
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Brazilian swimmer breaks silence after she was BANISHED from the Olympics for sneaking out 'to go on a night out in Paris' with her boyfriend
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The blueprint for Sir Jim Ratcliffe's new stadium plan? SoFi Satdium has a 120-yard screen, jaw-dropping luxury suites and a futuristic roof
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Lamine Yamal 'UNFOLLOWS his TiKTok influencer girlfriend' after she was shown in a viral video sitting on another boy's lap
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Mason Greenwood scores just 30 minutes into his first Marseille appearance after his £30m move from Man United, as Roberto De Zerbi's side impress
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Tom Daley's diving partner Noah Williams breaks down in tears after winning Olympics silver - as he pays tribute to former coach who passed away
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Matt Richards reveals he thought he had touched the wall FIRST after missing out on Olympic gold in 200m freestyle final to David Popovici by 0.02sec
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'Seems like he's reinvented himself after his West Ham loan': Kalvin Phillips is mocked by fans as clip of midfielder dwelling on the ball goes viral
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French cyclist knocked-out in HORROR Olympic mountain bike crash BUT her coach declares she will 'come back STRONGER'
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Son of ex-Liverpool star who won the Champions League in 2005 signs scholarship contract with the Reds as he follows in father's footsteps
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Fans impressed after 'middle-aged man disrobes to just a Speedo' before diving into the pool to retrieve lost property
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Adam Peaty reveals what son George, 3, told him after his Olympic heartbreak in Paris - as he admits he thought he'd won gold in incredibly close finish
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Fencing fury as world No 1 Sandro Bazadze rages at referee for 'killing' him, before ranting: 'The Olympic Games... fairness, where is fairness?'
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Trent Alexander-Arnold is spotted signing a young Real Madrid fan's shirt during holiday with Jude Bellingham
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West Brom's pre-season 'friendly' against Mallorca turns violent as fight breaks out as Jayson Molumby PUNCHES opponent
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Endrick moved to tears as '43,000 fans' turn up to see his Real Madrid unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu just days after the Brazilian teen finally joined
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Marcus Rashford's luxury Range Rover hit by 'drink driver' in shock incident with Man United team-mate Tyrell Malacia taken to hospital
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Team GB WIN their first medal of the Olympic Games as Yasmin Harper and Scarlett Mew Jensen claim bronze in 3m synchronised diving
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Heavy rain continues to wreck havoc at Paris Olympics as swimming practice for men's triathlon is thrown into doubt... with concerns over River Seine safety
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Watch the INCREDIBLE transformation of an Olympic swimming pool - as £300m La Defense Arena prepares to welcome Adam Peaty
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Meet Team GB's WAGs: Gordon Ramsay's influencer daughter, the dental hygienist-turned entrepreneur and ex- Geordie Shore star
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Andy Murray shares fan's hilarious post that claims tennis star 'will start rusting out in the rain' during eye-catching Paris Olympics opening ceremony
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EXCLUSIVESpoonfuls of caviar, $500 tips and giant TVs with his victorious fights on loop... how boxing great Floyd Mayweather likes to party
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She wants a Porsche if she wins gold at the Paris Olympics but Team GB's poster girl is just as driven on the track - meet the REAL Keely Hodgkinson
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Fans claim that PSG star Achraf Hakimi is driving the Morocco team bus at the Olympics in France in viral video - or is it an uncanny resemblance?
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'Who is this and what has he done with Mikel Arteta?': Fans are left shocked by Arsenal manager's appearance in new video as he previews new season
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Max Verstappen fires back at critics as he tells them to look at his trophy cabinet and DENIES claims Red Bull have told him to stop staying up late
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Mason Greenwood 'set to pocket £14,000-a-month in rent from Leny Yoro', as Man United's £52m signing 'snaps up his £2MILLION mansion' after Old Trafford exit
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Man City hopeful Rodri's potential ban for chanting 'Gibraltar is Spanish' at Euro 2024 celebration party will not impact Champions League campaign
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Paul Pogba gives update after being handed a four-year doping ban, as ex-Man United and Juventus star opens up on 'difficult time'
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola mocks his player Jack Grealish for reaching the latter stages of a quick-thinking game in pre-season
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BRENTFORD'S GREATEST EVER PLAYER: The Bees owe a lot to the goals of David McCulloch... but who do YOU think is the club's all-time star?
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Graeme Souness singles out Man United captain Bruno Fernandes for 'throwing in the towel' as he SLAMS lack of leaders in modern football
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Jarrad Branthwaite has NO intention of signing a new Everton contract unless Goodison Park chiefs match the wages offered by Man United
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Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett opens up on mental health struggles ahead of UFC 304 and reveals his coaches considered 'pulling him out' of fight
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Man United urged to be 'ruthless' in selling Harry Maguire this summer by Dwight Yorke, with a SHOCK move to Premier League rival proposed
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Ben White 'considering a shock return to the England set-up' after Gareth Southgate's departure and the exit of Steve Holland
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Andy Murray has not spoken to Emma Raducanu since her withdrawal ended his Wimbledon farewell and defends mother Judy's reaction
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Jose Mourinho lashes out at UEFA after making winning start to life at Fenerbahce, as Edin Dzeko nets hat-trick in Champions League qualifier
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Revealed: The video footage that shows Charlotte Dujardin whipping horse 'like an elephant in a circus' - as dressage star is suspended in shame
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The real reason seats at Anfield have been covered up after Liverpool fans thought Trent Alexander-Arnold could be signing a new contract
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Man United fans rave over 'leaked' Old Trafford tunnel redesign after video shows traditional walkway's 'stunning' overhaul ahead of new season
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Francis Ngannou opens up on the death of his 15-month-old son during emotional interview - as ex-UFC champion reveals how it 'broke' him
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Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk unveils new hairstyle after cutting off long blonde locks in favour of eye-catching 'Top Boy'-inspired trim
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Wayne Rooney's footballer son Kai, 14, wows fans in training video as they claim he 'learnt from his dad' - and call for him to join Man United's first team!
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England hero Ollie Watkins pictured in Milan with fiancee Ellie Alderson after proposing on holiday as he puts Euro 2024 agony behind him
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What happened to Leon Goretzka? Fans shocked by Bayern Munich midfielder's body transformation as some joke that Harry Kane is to blame
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Shocking moment Norwegian referee shows a PHYSIO a red card - on weekend of chaos where anti-VAR protests caused abandoned match
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois throws CAKE at fans AGAIN after joining Steve Aoki on stage at Tomorrowland in Belgium
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Jack Grealish is 'STILL on edge after £1m raid on his £5.6m home eight months ago' - as Man City star 'worries thieves will never be caught'
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Alexander Zverev and Arthur Fils clash in heated Hamburg Open final after Frenchman unleashes controversial underarm serve during the match
