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Rafael Nadal loses comeback doubles match, alongside Marc Lopez, in Brisbane
Rafael Nadal and doubles partner Marc Lopez lost to Australia's Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell at Brisbane International
Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal's first match back after a 12-month injury layoff ended in defeat when he and doubles partner Marc Lopez went down to Australian pair Jordan Thompson and Max Purcell on Sunday.The Australian duo were too consistent, winning their Brisbane International first round-match 6-4, 6-4 on Pat Rafter Arena.Nadal looked sharp on court and appeared to have no issues with his movement after the long lay-off for a hip problem.He takes to the singles court on Tuesday against former US Open champion Dominic Thiem of Austria.
First Published:Dec 31, 2023, 16:33:27 IST
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Jannik Sinner retains Wimbledon title after beating Alexander Zverev
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner resisted an allout onslaught by an inspired Alexander Zverev to retain his Wimbledon crown in a thunderous final and claim a fifth Grand Slam title on Sunday.
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Noskova outlasts Muchova to claim maiden Wimbledon title in thrilling all-Czech final
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Taylor Fritz’s Wimbledon run cut short by knee tendinitis in quarterfinal defeat to Alexander Zverev
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