An enthusiastic crowd of 20,340 fans gathered to watch Carlos Alcaraz play Tommy Paul at Mexico City's main bullring on Wednesday, grasping their one chance this year to see world class tennis players in their own city.

Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz shines in Mexico City as fans get glimpse of world class tennis

In the ongoing French Open, Rafael Nadal ensured his 300th Grand Slam match victory by putting up a great show on Wednesday. The win, which was achieved in straight sets 6-3, 6-1 and 6-4, seems to have dashed the hopes of Corentin Moutet.

Rafael Nadal registers 300th Grand Slam match win, enters French Open’s third round

Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal has been honoured at a ceremony in Mallorca for the help he provided Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in October 2018 after torrential rain and flash flooding devastated the town.

Rafael Nadal becomes 'adopted son' of flood-ravaged Spanish town

Rafael Nadal took to Twitter to reveal that he is pulling out from the upcoming Wimbledon Championships and Tokyo Olympics. Nadal referred to the need to "pay attention to his body" after a thorough claycourt season as the explanation for his withdrawal.

'Never An Easy Decision': Rafael Nadal pulls out of Tokyo Olympics and Wimbledon to prolong career

Novak Djokovic pulled off a staggering triumph throughout 13-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal in the elimination rounds of the competition on Friday. Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal both played some magnificent tennis to deliver an energizing four-setter that took more than four hours to finish.

French Open: ‘Best match I was ever a part of at Roland Garros’: Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal will add another chapter to their rivalry when they face off in a much-anticipated clash on Friday but there will be more at stake than just a spot in the French Open final.

French Open: Let battle commence, says Novak Djokovic ahead of Rafa Nadal showdown

Tennis great Roger Federer has called on Olympics organizers to end the uncertainty around the Tokyo Games, with the 20-times Grand Slam winner saying he was still in two minds whether to compete.

Roger Federer calls for end to Tokyo Games uncertainty

Empty stands has been the new normal for tennis since last year due to COVID-19 restrictions but top men's players like Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic said they still find it difficult to maintain their intensity during matches in the absence of fans.

No fans in stands: Nadal, Djokovic miss the 'energy'

Second seed Rafa Nadal overcame some stiff early resistance from Britain`s Cameron Norrie before easing into the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 7-5 6-2 7-5 victory on Saturday.

Australian Open: Nadal eases past Norrie into last 16

An unusual incident took place at the Rod Laver Arena during Rafael Nadal's match on Thursday. The Spaniard was playing against Michael Mmoh in the evening when a fan interrupted Nadal's serve and showed him a middle finger.

WATCH: Fan shows middle finger to Rafael Nadal; gets thrown out by security

World number two Rafa Nadal on Thursday said doubts remain over his fitness ahead of next week`s Australian Open. Nadal pulled out of Spain`s ATP Cup tie against Australia on Tuesday with a lower back problem and, despite some improvement, said he was still far away from the level required to play at the year`s first Grand Slam.

Nadal continues to struggle with back problem ahead of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal thinks the global nature of tennis means there is little chance tournaments will go ahead any time soon as sport continues to be paralysed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Rafael Nadal expecting lengthy wait before tennis returns

Rafael Nadal defeated Nick Kyrgios in a grudge match of tennis in the Australian Open. The scores were 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4). The Spaniard was handed his first-ever set defeat in the tournament by the Aussie tennis ace Kyrgios.

Australian Open: Rafa Nadal 'impressed' with Kyrgios performance, Spaniard moves to round four

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Thursday progressed to the third round of the ongoing Australian Open. The world number one Nadal went past Federico Delbonis of Argentina in straight sets.

Australian Open: Nadal cruises to round three after beating Argentine Federico Delbonis

Rafael Nadal has proceeded to the fourth round after landing a thumping defeat to Argentine Federico Delbonis [6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-1]. ICYMI A moment *that* ball kid will never forget.

Rafael Nadal's sweet gesture during Australian Open match melts everyone's hearts

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the final of the inaugural ATP Cup after winning epic three-set matches Saturday to steer Spain and Serbia into the decider.

Nadal's Spain to meet Djokovic's Serbia in ATP Cup final

The prize pool for the 2020 Australian Open has been boosted by 14 per cent to A$71 million ($49.1 million), organisers said on Tuesday, with the biggest gains for players exiting in the early rounds.

Australian Open prize pool jumps to $49 million, biggest gains for early rounds

Nineteen-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and former world number 1 Andy Murray are among those honoured by the men's tennis tour ATP at their end of the season awards for 2019.

Nadal, Murray honoured at ATP awards

Rafael Nadal has pulled out of his Laver Cup matches on Sunday due to inflammation in his hand, denying fans the opportunity to see him partner Roger Federer in the doubles on the final day of the tournament in Geneva.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Laver Cup with hand injury

Roger Federer said he would be happy for the Laver Cup to be played in China in the future, ahead of the tournament's third edition starting on Friday in Geneva.

Roger Federer happy for China to host Laver Cup

Daniil Medvedev said he was incredibly proud of a remarkable six-week hardcourt run in North America that culminated with Sunday's agonizing five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in the US Open final.

Daniil Medvedev proud as 'amazing summer' ends with US Open final defeat

Three-times champion Rafael Nadal denied John Millman any chance of posting another fairytale run in New York as he cruised by the Australian 6-3 6-2 6-2 in the first round of the US Open on Tuesday.

US Open 2019: Rafael Nadal reaches second round after defeating John Millman

Novak Djokovic can become only the second man in history to have twice held all four Grand Slam titles at the same time with victory at the French Open. However, a returning Roger Federer and rejuvenated Rafael Nadal will once again stand in his way.

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal threaten Djokovic bid for historic Slam

Rafael Nadal said on Friday that he "doesn't care" if he is the red-hot favourite to lift a record-extending 12th French Open title at Roland Garros, insisting that there are a host of players in contention for the trophy.

Rafa Nadal 'doesn't care' if he's French Open favourite

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