RAFAEL NADAL

Rafael and Toni have won everything there is to win – 16 Grand Slams, 30 Masters Series titles and two Olympic gold medals in the singles and doubles events.

Tim Henman had a word of warning for Roger Federer, stating that he expects Rafael Nadal to overthrow his total of 19 titles.

The world number 4 enjoyed a magnificent 2017 season on the ATP Tour, claiming five titles, including the Montreal Masters in which he beat Roger Federer in the final.

World number one Rafael Nadal has revealed what his most special achievement was in a year that saw him completely turn back the clock.

Federer suffered a knee injury a day after his 2016 Australian Open semi-final loss to Novak Djokovic which resulted in him requiring surgery.

Henman believes that both Federer and Nadal go in as favourites for the Australian Open should they be 100% fit and no one should be surprised by their achievements.

Doubts have emerged on world number one Rafael Nadal's fitness after the Spaniard pulled out of the Abu Dhabi exhibition event due to continued discomfort in his knee.

With all the preparation behind him, Raonic expects Djokovic to make a blast in the Australian Open, trumping the likes of Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Wawrinka last featured at Wimbledon in July when he was sent packing in the first round after his shock loss to Daniil Medvedev.

Toni Nadal has warned Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer that they will not be able to emulate their achievements of 2017 next year as Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray are set to return to action.

Toni Nadal believes his nephew Rafael Nadal will last long enough to overtake Roger Federer's impressive Grand Slam record of 19 major titles.

Novak Djokovic has not played since his loss in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon earlier this year and will return to action for the first time at the Qatar Open in Doha.

The former world No.4 beat Rafa in the fourth round of the Roland Garros in 2009.

The Swiss ace clinched the title this year, beating Nadal in the finals, overpowering the Spaniard in a gruelling contest.

Nadal will be making his 14th appearance in ATP Barcelona, having won it a record 10 times.

Novak Djokovic's coach has revealed how Roger Federer was able to neutralise world number one Rafael Nadal in 2017 as he managed four wins in four meetings against the Spaniard.

There is one reason why the next generation have struggled to take over the likes of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, according to Uncle Toni.

Nadal has already confirmed that he will compete in the 66th edition of the tournament (23-29 April 2018).

Federer has penned a new deal with Swiss chocolate brand Lindt, an association which first started in 2009.

"Australian Open, Wimbledon and US Open are cornerstones, everything which lies between we'll take it from there," Federer said.

Stan Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic will feature for the first time since Wimbledon at the Mubadala World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi where a Rafael Nadal meeting is possible.