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Nadal’s comeback ends in second round defeat

Nadal’s comeback ends in second round defeat

The 22-time Grand Slam title winner, back on court this week after three months on the sidelines, battled well but eventually crumbled against the hard-working Australian.

18 April,2024 07:25 AM IST | Barcelona | AFP
'It’s a joy': Injured Nadal on return

'It’s a joy': Injured Nadal on return

“I’m happy to be here, of course, Barcelona is a place that has brought me a great deal of joy, and where I have spent periods of my life,” said Nadal at Saturday’s draw ceremony

15 April,2024 08:26 AM IST | Barcelona | AFP
Carlos Alcaraz's French Open build-up suffers blow with Barcelona withdrawal

Carlos Alcaraz's French Open build-up suffers blow with Barcelona withdrawal

It is the same injury that forced Alcaraz to pull out of this week's Monte Carlo Masters and comes just weeks away from the French Open

14 April,2024 05:31 PM IST | Spain | mid-day online correspondent
Nadal to make ATP return next week in Barcelona

Nadal to make ATP return next week in Barcelona

The 22-time Grand Slam champion has played just once, in an exhibition match, since he felt a hip injury flare-up during his quarter-final defeat by Jordan Thompson in the Brisbane Open

14 April,2024 07:55 AM IST | Paris | AFP
‘We were lacking in every way v Madrid’

‘We were lacking in every way v Madrid’

Vinicius Junior hit a first-half treble for Real Madrid, including a brace inside the first 10 minutes, with Robert Lewandowski netting for the Catalans

16 January,2024 07:55 AM IST | Riyadh | AFP
Barcelona beats Osasuna and will play Real Madrid for 2nd straight year in Spani

Barcelona beats Osasuna and will play Real Madrid for 2nd straight year in Spani

There was a vivid atmosphere at the Riyadh stadium, with about 600 Osasuna fans in attendance after making the trip from Spain

12 January,2024 02:12 PM IST | Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) | AP
I’m not Nadal’s replacement: Barcelona Open champ Alcaraz

I’m not Nadal’s replacement: Barcelona Open champ Alcaraz

“In the two years that Rafa hasn’t been here, I’ve been lucky or, let’s say, I’ve won the title,” said Alcaraz, who defended his Barcelona title without dropping a set. His win was his fourth in four meetings against Tsitsipas

25 April,2023 08:26 AM IST | Barcelona | AFP
Barcelona Open: Alcaraz overcomes Evans, sets up final with Tsitsipas

Barcelona Open: Alcaraz overcomes Evans, sets up final with Tsitsipas

Evans deployed typical variety in his shots, but his tactics were expertly countered by Alcaraz, who has now won all eight sets he has played this week at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona-1899

23 April,2023 03:18 PM IST | Barcelona | IANS
Carlos Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1

Carlos Alcaraz wins at Rio Open, eyes race with Djokovic for No.1

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the second round of the Rio Open, with his mind already set for a year-long contest with Novak Djokovic for the No. 1 ranking

23 February,2023 01:43 PM IST | Rio de Janeiro | AP
Neymar cleared of corruption over Barcelona transfer

Neymar cleared of corruption over Barcelona transfer

A court in Spain acquitted all nine defendants in the trial. In addition to Neymar, this included his parents, FC Barcelona and former club presidents Josep Maria Bartomeu and Sandro Rosell, Santos FC and former president Odilio Rodrigues Filho, and N&N—the company founded by Neymar’s parents to manage his career

14 December,2022 08:00 AM IST | Barcelona | AFP

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