Rafael Nadal

Federer's appraisal of the Russian has led her to appreciate his kindness, something that has escalated the Swissman to be the coolest in the eyes of Kuznetsova.

World number 38 Alexandr Dolgopolov has detailed the differences between Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic from his experiences while playing against the trio.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer teaming up for the inaugural Laver Cup in September has been nominated by Laureus for sporting moment of the year.

Former world number one Marat Safin believes Alexander Zverev is the one youngster who is capable of challenging and succeeding Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

Rafael Nadal has put his love for water sports on hold owing to his knee injuries. He hopes to resume it later in life.

Roger Federer came back from a lengthy injury layoff in 2017 to win seven titles, including two Grand Slams.

Djokovic and Murray ended their 2016 season after Wimbledon owing to injury and will return to action in January 2018.

The Spaniard has won six titles in 2017, which include two Grand Slams – the French and the US Open, only bettered by Roger Federer.

Marat Safin has questioned the quality of the younger generation after Nadal and Federer dominate 2017 season.

Radek Stepanek announced his retirement earlier this month owing to fitness issues and will now continue his tennis career as a coach.

World number one Rafael Nadal has revealed how his injury problems in 2014 gave him anxiety that impacted his performance on the court.

Lewis Hamilton compared his F1 title battle with Sebastian Vettel to the matches between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

A shocking rare clip has emerged of a teenage Rafael Nadal claiming to prefer the hard-court and grass surfaces over the clay-court which he would later rule in his tennis career.

Rafael Nadal has backed Tiger Woods to return to winning ways when the American makes his return at the Hero World Challenge starting on Thursday (30 November).

Former world number one Marat Safin believes that while Andy Murray will have some success against Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, he does not see Novak Djokovic faring as well.

Federer and Nadal struggled with injury in 2016 with the former playing a limited schedule to stay fit in 2017. Djokovic and Murray ended their 2017 season early owing to injury.

Former world number one Marat Safin believes Rafael Nadal deserves more credit as a tennis player in comparison to Roger Federer because of how hard he had to work.

Lleyton Hewitt has picked Roger Federer as the favourite over Rafael Nadal for the upcoming 2018 Australian Open in January.

The Swissman played more than 50 games in the current year, winning seven titles, including two Grand Slams – the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Federer has invited teenager Felix Auger-Aliassime to spend part of December training with the Swissman.

The Swiss ace skipped clay this year following a blistering start to the season that saw him win three of the four events he entered.

The Swiss ace believes it is a step in the right direction as it will make the earlier rounds of Grand Slams more attractive for both fans and players alike.

Roger Federer has won seven titles in 2017 including two Grand Slams to end the year as the world number two.

Norman teamed up with Wawrinka as a coach in 2013 and together they spent four years, winning three Grand Slam titles.

Carlos Moya has warned Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray that emulating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will not be as easy as it looks upon their impending returns.

Muguruza completed a brilliant year, winning Wimbledon with a victory over Venus Williams back in June.

Roger Federer's defeat to David Goffin at the ATP Finals in London was surprising, according to Rafael Nadal's coach Carlos Moya.

Paul Annacone believes Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal managed their fitness to perfection during their glorious revival in 2017.

Rafael Nadal has been backed to have a perfect end to 2017 as he returns for the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in December where a meeting with Novak Djokovic could happen.

Roger Federer will begin his campaign at the Hopman Cup, while Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will get theirs underway in Brisbane and Doha, respectively.