Novak Djokovic revealed who among Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer he found most intimidating throughout his career, as part of the legendary "Big Three."
Rafael Nadal’s uncle and former coach, Toni Nadal, shocked many when he shared his pick for the greatest tennis player of all time.
Jannik Sinner’s dominance over the ATP Tour in 2024 was hardly an anomaly. The No. 1-ranked player in the world picked right up where he left off to start the 2025 season, taking home the Australian Open men’s singles title in dominant fashion while dropping just two sets along the way.
From fierce competitions between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal to a stunning showing from Novak Djokovic, here are some of the best Australian Open men’s finals to date.
Jannik Sinner is once again the champion in Melbourne. The Italian flawlessly defended his Australian Open title in a 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over Alexander Zverev. The 23-year-old has already
Stefanos Tsitsipas admitted he "was not ready" to face Rafael Nadal in the 2018 Barcelona Open final and there were several different reasons why that was the case. In the spring of 2018, the Greek - who was just 19 at the time - won five matches to make the Barcelona final in his debut.
Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2019 after beating Rafael Nadal in the final. Roger Federer won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2018 after beating Marin Cilic in the final. Roger Federer won the Australian Open men's singles title in 2017 after beating Rafael Nadal in the final.
Jannik Sinner has confirmed, if there was still any need, his status as ruler of the ATP Tour, also underlined by the two incredible victories performed against Alex De Minaur and Ben Shelton, respectively in the quarterfinals and in the semifinals at the Australian Open 2025.
Novak Djokovic is the latest big name from the world of tennis to blast Rafael Nadal’s retirement ceremony. Nadal hung up his racket late last year, with his final-ever match as a professional tennis player coming at the 2024 Davis Cup finals.
Rafael Nadal's sister, Maria Isabel, has long been a major supporter of the Spaniard's tennis career and off-court endeavors.
Rafael Nadal's retirement was marked by a ceremony at the Davis Cup last year, though the event has been widely panned and even Novak Djokovic has had his say
The last time they met, Djokovic defeated Nadal in the 2024 Paris Olympics on the clay courts of Roland Garros (not counting the exhibition at the Six Kings Slam). Tennis fans can follow Sports Illustrated's Serve on SI for all the most important news from the sport.