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Rafael Nadal revisited Roger Federer's emotional retirement, opining that the Swiss' farewell to tennis made him feel like a part of him left the sport as well. Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are set to be an on-court partnership for Team Great Britain at the 2026 United Cup. The Brits raised eyebrows with a rather cold handshake at the net when they were mixed doubles opponents at this year's US Open.Meanwhile, Danielle Collins received a DM from a fan who claimed he was a multi-millionaire and was willing to get together with the American tennis star and become a 'power couple'. John McEnroe's son Kevin recalled an emotional moment from his wedding involving his father and mother Tatum O'Neal, who the tennis legend divorced in 1994. Daniil Medvedev's wife Daria shared a couple of adorable pictures from the Paris Masters featuring the couple's first daughter, Alisa.Read on to know more details about today's top tennis stories.#1. Rafael Nadal candidly recalls tearjerking emotions during Roger Federer's Laver Cup retirement in 2022Rafael Nadal during a press conference at the 2025 French Open (Source: Getty)Former World No. 1 and 22-time Major champion Rafael Nadal recently featured as a guest on an episode of You Quiz on the Block. Here, the Spaniard remembered what made him so emotional back at Roger Federer's tearful retirement at the 2022 Laver Cup. Citing their iconic tennis rivalry, Nadal said:"In some way, he has been an important part of my life because he was my main rival for a long time at the beginning of my career. And when he retired, it’s like a part of me, you know, left with him. You know, so, uh, it was quite emotional. It was a big challenge, I think, for all of us to play against each other, and it was a very, very big challenge."Nadal himself retired at the 2024 Davis Cup Finals. Later, at this year's French Open, the Spaniard received a grand tribute from the clay Major that he won a staggering 14 times. His fiercest rivals during his playing days, i.e. Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, were all present at Roland Garros for the special occasion.#2. Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper announce mixed doubles partnership for United Cup 2026 to dismiss concerns surrounding their relationship due to cold US Open handshakeJack Draper (left) and Emma Raducanu (right) during a practice session at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships (Source: Getty)Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper's relationship as close friends came under scrutiny after cameras captured the pair performing a rather cold handshake at the net at this year's US Open following Draper and Jessica Pegula's mixed doubles win over Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz.However, it's fair to say now that if there were any problems between the Brits, they have been well and truly resolved. In a recent update, it was confirmed that Raducanu and Draper would form a mixed doubles pair for Team Great Britain at the 2026 United Cup. The former WTA No. 10 and 2021 US Open champion said via the official website of the United Cup:"Being able to play for Team GB with my team-mates is a unique opportunity and week to enjoy. It's great to be able to experience a new format on the tour, represent my country and spend a couple of extra weeks in Australia."Meanwhile, Draper said:"I am excited to get back on court and compete in the United Cup. I’ll be looking out for the draw to see if Team GB will play in Perth or Sydney. I haven’t been to either so it will be nice to compete in a brand new city in Australia."#3. Danielle Collins taken aback by fan claiming multi-millionaire status wanting to date AmericanDanielle Collins during a media interaction at the 2024 Italian Open (Source: Getty)Earlier this month, Danielle Collins, while featuring as a guest on The Gay Tennis Podcast confirmed that her romantic relationship with Bryan Kipp had come to an end. She also hinted at potentially featuring in a dating reality TV show, saying:"I would consider maybe going on reality TV, but it depends. Like I don't know if they can afford me. Listen, you know what I mean? Cuz this comes, like this is like some blockbuster entertainment right here, right? You would have to really pay out the big bucks to get me on, like you know the Bachelorette and that kind of thing cuz yeah, I mean, I would definitely consider it."More recently, a fan reached out to Collins on Instagram and expressed his desire of dating the newly single American women's tennis star. Here, Collins challenged the fan to share his bank statement, which would be a clear indication of where he stands financially. Remarkably, the fan sent her a screenshot, according to which his net worth stands at almost $600 million.Taken aback, Collins sad she'd had enough of the internet."Modern love... Okay I'm getting off the internet now," the former World No. 7 wrote in an Instagram Story.#4. John McEnroe's son Kevin reveals father's noble gesture at his wedding with mother and tennis legend's ex-wife Tatum O'Neal also presentJohn McEnroe at the 2025 French Open (Source: Getty)John McEnroe's son Kevin recently made a heartfelt revelation about the tennis legend. According to Kevin, at his wedding, his mother Tatum O'Neal, McEnroe's ex-wife, was set to sit alongside his wife's family to avoid potential conflicts with the tennis legend, who was also present for the special occasion. However, Kevin claimed that McEnroe disapproved of the idea and urged for O'Neal to sit on the side of their son's family."When we were getting married my mother was going to sit on my wife’s family’s side. We thought this would create less problems. My dad saw this, and he told he me thought she should sit with them. “I think she should sit with us,” he said. “I don’t know, Dad. I mean, it’s okay, you know? I -” “She’s gonna sit with us, Kev,” and he nodded at me, and I knew what was right," Kevin wrote on his Substack.#5. Daniil Medvedev's wife Daria and daughter Alisa cheer Russian on at Paris Masters 2025Daniil Medvedev at the 2025 Paris Masters (Source: Getty)Daniil Medvedev's wife Daria recently took to Instagram to share a couple of pictures from Paris, where her husband is currently participating at the 2025 Paris Masters. One of the pictures featured Daria at the Paris La Defense Arena, the host venue for the ATP Masters 1000 indoor hardcourt tennis tournament, holding the couple's first daughter, Alisa. The other picture showed three-year-old Alisa's visitor ID for the event.On the tennis front, the Russian is enjoying a promising run in the French capital, having reached the quarterfinals after wins over Jaume Munar and Lorenzo Sonego. In the last eight, Medvedev is set to lock horns with familiar foe Alexander Zverev.
