Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have monopolized the men's tour for a very long time, breaking all kinds of records, creating a rivalry that has transcended the boundaries of tennis and brought many people closer to our sport.

To ease the absence—and take the measure of the man and his career—here comes Christopher Clarey, longtime tennis journalist, with a new book The Warrior: Rafael Nadal and His Kingdom of Clay. On the heels of his examination of Roger Federer, The Master, Clarey rolls up his sleeves, adjusts his water bottles and focusses on Federer’s rival.

Carlos Alcaraz joined his idol Rafael Nadal on the elite list after earning a hard-fought win over Karen Khachanov to storm to the quarter-finals at the 2025 Italian Open. Alcaraz has now reached the quarter-finals at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.

Karen Khachanov is set to make his second round of 16 appearance of the season at the Italian Open. He The post “He’s a mix of Nadal and Djokovic,” Karen Khachanov showers Carlos Alcaraz with praise ahead of their fourth-round tie in Rome appeared first on FirstSportz.

For the first time in over a quarter-century, the Rome Masters main draw will not feature Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic. The last edition of the prestigious event at Foro Italico without the most accomplished players of all time was in 1999!

Rafael Nadal has opened up on his toughest opponents during his legendary tennis career, with the Spaniard ultimately naming his 'greatest rival' he faced on the court

Novak Djokovic will turn 38 about a week later. At this age, one of his biggest rivals, Rafael Nadal, called The post Chris Evert Will Be ‘Surprised’ If Novak Djokovic Wins His 25th Grand Slam Title appeared first on FirstSportz.

Rafael Nadal hung up his racket last year, and has now not only singled out his two toughest opponents, but picked between a pair of all-time greats.

Novak Djokovic's tennis prowess is beyond question says World No 2 Alexander Zverev, who has backed the Serb to return to his devastating best if he wants to. The 24-time Grand Slam winner has endured a sharp dip in form during the clay-court season and turns 38 three days before the French Open - the same age Rafael Nadal opted to hang up the racket.