Watch highlights as Rafael Nadal rolls against Victor Estrella Burgos in the first round of the 2018 Australian Open. Getty Images photo. Video courtesy Tennis Australia. Watch more video and live matches at www.ausopen.com. Highlights not available in Aus., NZ or Canada and only available in Europe and USA 24 hours after completion of the match.
Rafael Nadal marked his return to competitive play on Monday night with a devastating blend of power tennis and excellent movement at the Australian Open. The World No. 1, competing for the first time since appearing at the Nitto ATP Finals in November 2017, swept past Victor Estrella Burgos of the Dominican Republic 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in just one hour and 34 minutes on Rod Laver Arena. “It was a positive start with a good result,” said Nadal. “I started with positive feelings - that's [the] most important thing for me now. Of course, there are things to improve, but the things that I need to improve, matches will give me. Victories are the most important thing now.” The 31-year-old...
After a tremendous comeback in 2017, having thought his career could be over, Rafael Nadal is ready to launch his campaign for a 17th Grand Slam championship at the Australian Open.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have been honoured by the International Tennis Writers' Association's as Ambassadors of the Year. The awards are usually given to one man and one woman, but the ITWA's 120 members voted overwhelmingly in favour of making the men's award a joint presentation to Federer and Nadal in Melbourne. The winner of the women's award will be announced next week. The ITWA represents the world's leading tennis journalists. Its awards recognise a combination of achievements on the court, conduct that shows tennis in the best possible light and co-operation with the media. Both Nadalvand Federer have won Ambassador of the Year honours in the past as individuals, but this is the first time they have been...
At 31 years old with 75 tour-level titles and 162 weeks atop the ATP Rankings, one would think there wouldn’t be any more firsts for Rafael Nadal. Think again. The Spaniard arrives at the Australian Open this year with the hopes of going one step further than the dramatic five-set final he played against longtime rival Roger Federer last year, which catalysed a year of unexpected success for the both of them. He aims to become one of just three players after Roy Emerson and Rod Laver to win each of the Grand Slams twice, furthering his already remarkable legacy in the sport. But this year, things are a little different. “It's the first time I am here without playing...
