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Tough path for Spain’s young tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz if he’s to win his first Grand Slam- the 2022...
MURCIA'S Carlos Alcaraz has been given a tough path if he's to win his first Grand Slam at the age of 19.
The El Palmar...
Will Rafael Nadal conquer the US Open in 2022?
It might still be a little too early to be discussing whether Rafael Nadal will be able to win the US Open in 2022,...
Teenage tennis starlet Carlos Alcaraz climbs to number six in the world after Madrid Open win in Spain
MURCIA'S Carlos Alcaraz, who turned 19 on Thursday, has climbed to six in the world rankings after winning the Madrid Open on Sunday.
The El...
Boris Becker jailed for two years after failed Mallorca loan payment
FORMER tennis champ Boris Becker has been jailed for two years in the UK for hiding assets to avoid loan repayments.
The German, 54, and...
Murcia’s Carlos Alcaraz becomes youngest Spanish tennis player to break into world top 10 since Rafa Nadal
MURCIA'S Carlos Alcaraz is a world number nine ranked player, following Sunday's Barcelona Open final win against fellow-Spaniard, Pablo Carreno Busta.
He becomes the youngest...
Spain’s King Felipe phones Murcia teenage tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz to congratulate him on Miami Open win
MURCIA'S Carlos Alcaraz got a surprise fan phoning him on Sunday to congratulate him on winning his first ATP 1000 Masters title at the...
Davis Cup in Spain: Marbella one of four host cities for group stages
SPAIN has been chosen as one of the four host nations for the Davis Cup Finals group stages, with Puente Romano Club de Tennis...
Marbella hosts Spain’s Davis Cup qualifiers clash against Romania
MARBELLA has welcomed Spain’s Davis Cup team for the qualifying clash against Romania at Puente Romano Club de Tennis.
The clay courts are playing host...
‘Maybe the vaccines have superpowers?’: Delighted Spanish fans post hilarious memes marking Rafa Nadal’s historic Grand Slam win
RAFAEL Nadal fans have unleashed a flurry of hilarious memes on social media to celebrate the tennis star’s incredible win over Daniil Medvedev at...
Former Spanish tennis player turned snapper smashes global photography competition
FORMER professional tennis player turned snapper Marc Marco Ripoll has been shortlisted in a list of the world's finest landscape photographers.
His snapshot of the...
Ten curious things you probably don’t know about Spain’s tennis hero Rafa Nadal
WHEN Spain’s Rafael Nadal won at the Australian Open final on Sunday it was his 21st Slam win and he swept into the record...
Part-time Marbella resident, Novak Djokovic, gets health warning from Spain’s PM, Pedro Sanchez
PRIME Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has fired off a warning to Novak Djokovic that he has to follow COVID-19 health safety rules if he wants...
Rafa Nadal has COVID-19 after returning home to Spain from Abu Dhabi tournament
SPANISH tennis ace Rafa Nadal has tested positive for COVID-19 after taking part in an exhibition event in Abu Dhabi.
The former world number one...
Tributes pour in as Spanish tennis legend Manola Santana dies aged 83
ONE of Spain’s greatest tennis players, Manuel Santana, died aged 83 on Saturday.
The four-time Grand Slam champion, who helped to popularise the sport in...
WTA Finals: Garbine Muguruza becomes the first Spaniard to win season-ending finals
AGARBINE MUGURUZA has made history as the first-ever Spanish woman to win the WTA Finals.
The Caracas- born star became the first Spaniard to win...
The meteoric rise of Spain’s new tennis sensation Paula Badosa
THIS has been an amazing year for Paula Badosa whose meteoric rise saw her soar from 70th place in the international rankings at the...
How padel tennis arrived in Spain thanks to Marbella’s ‘father figure’ Alfonso De Hohenlohe
A NEW tin of balls and a satisfying thwack. The squeak of the trainer's sole pivoting and a sweaty outstretched arm, pleading and praying...
Rafa Nadal makes pitstop at academy in Spain’s Mallorca before travelling to Monte Carlo Masters
For months, work has been underway at the Rafa Nadal Academy by Movistar in Manacor where an innovative new sports facility is being added
Inside Novak Djokovic’s €6.4 million Marbella mansion where tennis ace spent lockdown just weeks before testing positive for COVID-19
NOVAK Djokovic became the latest tennis star to test positive for COVID-19 this week.
The world number one, 33, joined a string of top pros,...
BREAKING: Wimbledon cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
WIMBLEDON has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
Spain’s Muguruza misses out on first Australian Open title as America’s Sofia Kenin is crowned champion
GARBINE Muguruza has lost in the final of the Australian Open.
Spain’s Nadal stunned at the Australian Open by Austria’s Thiem
RAFAEL Nadal has been knocked out of the Australian Open.
Spain’s Nadal reaches quarter-finals of Australian Open
RAFAEL Nadal has beaten Nick Kyrgios in the round of 16 in the Australian Open.
Spain’s Nadal helps raise nearly €3 million in tennis charity event for Australian bushfire appeal
RALLY 4 Relief has raised nearly €3 million for the Australian bushfire appeal.
Spain reach tennis ATP Cup semi-finals in Australia with victory over Belgium
SPAIN have advanced to the ATP Cup semi-finals in Australia with a 2-1 win over Belgium.
Royals and tennis stars watch Rafael Nadal tie the knot at exclusive Night Manager villa in Spain’s Mallorca
Some 350 guests watched the happy couple tie the knot during a super secret service in Mallorca.
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