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Novak Djokovic (37) is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kick starting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane later this week.

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Great Britain's quest for a Billie Jean King Cup title ended in disappointment after Slovakia staged a dramatic comeback to win the semi-finals on Tuesday in Malaga, Spain.

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Rafael Nadal, one of tennis's all-time greats, has confirmed that the Davis Cup in Malaga will mark the final chapter of his illustrious career. The 22-time Grand Slam champion is determined to focus on helping Spain secure victory in the men's team competition rather than letting emotions overshadow his farewell. 

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World number one Jannik Sinner (23) defeated Alex de Minaur (25) in straight sets to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday. The two-time winners will face the Netherlands in Sunday's showpiece after the Dutch ousted Germany 2-0 on Friday to make the final for the first time in 104 years of trying.

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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz proved his resilience by defeating Russia's Andrey Rublev at the ATP Finals on November 11, reigniting his title hopes despite recent health challenges. Alcaraz, a four-time Grand Slam champion, has been battling respiratory issues during the tournament in Turin. He wore pink nasal tape during his impressive 6-3, 7-6(8) victory, showing determination to push through his condition.

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Retiring tennis superstar Rafael Nadal (38) lost 6-4, 6-4 to Botic van de Zandschulp (29) in a Davis Cup quarter-final singles rubber on Tuesday as the Netherlands took a 1-0 lead against Spain. The 22-time Grand Slam winner will call time on his career in professional tennis at the end of Spain's participation in the tournament in Malaga, after two injury-ravaged years.

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Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stellar performance to lead Team Europe to a stunning comeback victory over Team World in the 2024 Laver Cup. Held in Berlin, the tournament saw Europe trailing 4-8 heading into the final day, but Alcaraz's winning efforts in both singles and doubles sealed a 13-11 triumph for the team.