Novak Djokovic says Rafael Nadal is his biggest opponent and credits the Spaniard for helping him reach great heights.

Mats Wilander has pinpointed one trait that separates Rafael Nadal from Big Three rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

Serena Williams' coach Patrick Mouratoglou believes Novak Djokovic should be respected for his vaccination stance after the Serbian said that he will skip Wimbledon if the vaccine is mandatory.

Rafael Nadal took his opportunity to claim his 21st Grand Slam title at the 2022 Australian Open when he came back from two sets down to beat world number two Daniil Medvedev.

Former British number one Greg Rusedski is certain that Novak Djokovic has the time to end this era as the greatest ahead of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Nadal came back from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final in Melbourne

The Spaniard reached the final of the Australian Open and has a chance to win his 21st Grand Slam title.

The tennis star's deportation came with a three-year visa ban which may potentially be shortened

Rafael Nadal claimed the Melbourne Summer Set trophy on Sunday beating American qualifier Maxime Cressy in straight sets at the Rod Laver Arena.

The Serb has been detained after being refused entry into Australia

The Serb has been allowed to enter Australia and play at the event even with a strict mandate stating only fully vaccinated players may participate

The Serbian player has been denied a medical exemption to enter the country ahead of the Australian Open

Alexander Zverev feels Novak Djokovic is the only player among the 'Big Three' that will challenge for titles next season. The German feels he along with Daniil Medvedev will also be favourites to win the major titles in 2022.

Rafael Nadal accepts that Novak Djokovic is likely to win the race to 21 major titles ahead of him and Roger Federer.

Novak Djokovic's participation at the 2022 Australian Open remains in doubt with his father suggesting that his son could skip the event owing to their insistence of every player being vaccinated.

Daniil Medvedev says the new generation should not put pressure on themselves to win as much as the Big Three - Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Roger Federer has admitted that he could miss the first three Grand Slam events of 2022. The former world number one is hoping to return to action mid-2022.

Novak Djokovic has no plans to hang up his racket any time soon with the Serbian world number one keen to win more big titles in the years to come.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal are expected to leave Roger Federer behind in the Grand Slam title race in 2022.

Rafael Nadal has played just two games since losing in the semifinals at Roland Garros in June. The Spaniard has been struggling with a foot injury for which he received treatment during the summer.

Andy Murray admits that he would have loved to compete for Grand Slam titles without Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Novak Djokovic could miss the 2022 Australian Open after Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews said that athletes without a double dose will not be granted a visa to enter the country.

Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic's mindset is different from his as he is returning from a lenghty injury layoff.

Daniil Medvedev won his first Grand Slam title at the 2021 US Open defeating world number one Novak Djokovic in straight sets to deny the Serb the chance to complete a historic calendar Grand Slam.

Rafael Nadal is open to the idea of finishing his career with fewer Grand Slam titles compared to rivals Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer.

Nadal wants to concentrate on recovering from a persistent foot injury

Roger Federer is unlikely to play again in 2021 after confirming that the will be out for several months with yet another knee surgery on the cards.

Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Canadian Open and remains a doubt for the Cincinnati Masters. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic have already withdrawn from the final warm up event before the US Open.

Rafael Nadal was knocked out in the third round of the Citi Open by South African Lloyd Harris but the Spaniard was looking at the positives following his return from a foot injury.

Novak Djokovic has a chance to become the first man to win all four Grand Slams and an Olympic gold medal in the same year after he confirmed his participation in the summer games.