The 22-time Grand Slam champion isn’t defending any points the entire rest of the year, and in Cincy next week, a return to the top of the ATP rankings is within reach.

"After speaking with my doctor, we prefer to take things in a conservative way and give a few more days before starting to compete," said the five-time tournament champion.

But that doesn’t mean the end is nigh for these tennis Methuselahs.

The settings and moves couldn't have been more different for the two ATP superstars.

An abdominal tear forced the 22-time major title holder to pull out ahead of his Wimbledon semifinal with Nick Kyrgios.

With the Australian already through to the championship match as a result of Rafael Nadal's withdrawal, the three-time defending champion clashes with a first-time major semifinalist Friday as he looks to close in on a 21st major trophy.

The Spaniard had won the season's first two majors titles, but won't get a chance to continue his quest for a calendar-year Grand Slam.

Rafa is hanging out there at plus-money. Don’t fall for the bait.

After defying his family's wishes to stop, the reigning Australian Open and Roland Garros champion escaped in sudden death on Centre Court Wednesday to line up a Wimbledon semifinal clash with Nick Kyrgios.

The two-time winner survived a gritty competitor and an abdominal issue in advancing, 3-6, 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 (10-4), on Wednesday. Nick Kyrgios awaits...