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Articles about Rafael Nadal

History at Australian Open final as Djokovic clinches it

Defending champion Novak Djokovic battled past Rafael Nadal in an epic, five-set Australian Open final which clocked in at five hours and 53 minutes.

Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open final

Rafael Nadal has once again proved Roger Federer's Grand Slam nemesis, beating the Swiss great to reach the Australian Open final.

Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters

Rafa Nadal blew hot and cold against fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez but has emerged to become the first man into the Australian Open quarter-finals.

SA's Anderson charms Australian Open

Kevin Anderson fought back from a set down to defeat Sergiy Stakhovsky of the Ukraine, progressing to the third round of the Australian Open.

Tough start to 2012 for Nadal

Rafael Nadal had to fight hard not to lose his opening match of 2012, fighting back against Philipp Kohlschreiber in the Qatar Open.

Argentina trounces Spain with Davis Cup doubles win

Despite playing together for the first time, Argentina’s Nalbandian and Schwank overwhelmed Spain’s Nadal and David Ferrer in the Davis Cup final.

Federer sets out new plans for 2012 titles

Roger Federer says his record sixth title at the ATP World Tour Finals will be the ideal springboard to end his Grand Slam drought in 2012.

Nadal not ready to say goodbye despite ATP thrashing

After one of the worst beatings of his career Rafa Nadal refused to be downhearted and said he was still in contention at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Nadal crushes Tsonga to fire Spain into final

Rafael Nadal crushed France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets to secure the winning point for Spain in a 4-1 victory in the Davis Cup final.

Nadal, Ferrer have French on rack

Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer thrashed their French opponents, giving Spain a 2-0 lead over France in the opening rubber of the Davis Cup semifinal.

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Photos about Rafael Nadal

Spanish conqueror
Rafael Nadal once again proved Roger Federer's Grand Slam nemesis on Thursday, withstanding an opening onslaught from the Swiss great to reach the final of the Australian Open.
Under pressure
Rafael Nadal serves during the men's singles match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London, England.

Rafael Nadal serves during the men's singles match against Roger Federer of Switzerland during the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London, England. (Getty)
Grand Slam
Novak Djokovic of Serbia poses with the trophy after winning the men's final against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the US Open in New York.
Still got it in me
Roger Federer says he's still got what it takes to beat the likes of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic and is comfortable with his age.


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