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Rafael Nadal

Nadal reclaims top spot after Berdych retires
Article
/ 5 October 2013

Nadal reclaims top spot after Berdych retires

Rafa Nadal will return to the top of the men’s world rankings after Tomas Berdych retired with a back injury during their China Open semi-final.

By Reuters
Nadal and Djokovic gun for Murray’s US Open title
Article
/ 21 August 2013

Nadal and Djokovic gun for Murray’s US Open title

Andy Murray is braced for an all-out assault on his US Open title from rejuvenated Rafael Nadal and world number one Novak Djokovic.

By Dave James
Nadal’s humility triumphs in the face of defeat
Article
/ 27 June 2013

Nadal’s humility triumphs in the face of defeat

Few players handle defeat with the dignity or perspective Rafael Nadal brings to that morale-crushing experience.

By Kevin Mitchell
Nadal suffers Wimbledon humiliation against Darcis
Article
/ 24 June 2013

Nadal suffers Wimbledon humiliation against Darcis

Twelve-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal crashed to one of the most humiliating defeats in Wimbledon history against World No. 135 Steve Darcis.

By Afp Author
Nadal still in pain despite French Open victory
Article
/ 10 June 2013

Nadal still in pain despite French Open victory

Rafael Nadal, who beat David Ferrer at the French Open, has opened up about his knee injury that sidelined him for seven months last year.

By Allan Kelly
French Open: Nadal pulls off narrow win against Brands
Article
/ 28 May 2013

French Open: Nadal pulls off narrow win against Brands

German Daniel Brands proved to be tough competition for Rafael Nadal in their first-round match at this year’s French Open.

By Martyn Herman
Djokovic blocks Nadal’s path to French Open super eight
Article
/ 25 May 2013

Djokovic blocks Nadal’s path to French Open super eight

Rafael Nadal can become the first man to win the same Grand Slam title eight times at the French Open, but he may have to get past Novak Djokovic.

By Dave James
Nadal: I’d rather win tour events than slams
Article
/ 24 May 2013

Nadal: I’d rather win tour events than slams

Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis but insists that he’d rather win a string of tour events than rack up the majors.

By Dave James
Nadal cruises past Youzhnv to possibly face Federer
Article
/ 9 May 2013

Nadal cruises past Youzhnv to possibly face Federer

Rafael Nadal has edged closer to a possible Madrid Masters semifinal showdown against Roger Federer by easing past Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny.

By Kieran Canning
Nadal’s comeback form was ‘expected’, says Djokovic
Article
/ 16 March 2013

Nadal’s comeback form was ‘expected’, says Djokovic

Rafael Nadal has continued his impressive comeback by bidding for a place in the BNP Paribas Open final.

By Reuters
Spain face Davis Cup humiliation
Article
/ 2 February 2013

Spain face Davis Cup humiliation

Spain are facing Davis Cup humiliation after they slumped 2-0 down to Canada, a country who have never previously won a World Group clash.

By Sapa Afp
Williams and Sharapova play for gold and more
Article
/ 4 August 2012

Williams and Sharapova play for gold and more

Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are not just playing for Olympic gold at Wimbledon. There’s a career Golden Slam on the line, too.

By Christopher Torchia
Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump
Article
/ 27 June 2012

Nadal, Murray win as Aussies suffer Wimbledon slump

Rafael Nadal and British hope Andy Murray reached the Wimbledon second round but Australia’s men fell to their country’s worst performance since 1938.

By Dave James
Nadal wins record seventh French Open
Article
/ 11 June 2012

Nadal wins record seventh French Open

Spain’s Rafael Nadal sank to his knees in celebration after beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-4 6-3 2-6 7-5 to win a record seventh French Open title.

By Staff Reporter
Fingers crossed for dry French Open final
Article
/ 11 June 2012

Fingers crossed for dry French Open final

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are due to resume their thrilling French Open final today after rain stopped play in Roland Garros on Sunday.

By Afp Author
Djokovic and Nadal set to make history at French Open final
Article
/ 9 June 2012

Djokovic and Nadal set to make history at French Open final

Never before have the same two men met in four Grand Slam finals in a row, so it’s apt that no matter who wins Sunday, it will be monumental.

By Howard Fendrich
Nadal beats Djokovic to clinch Rome Masters title
Article
/ 21 May 2012

Nadal beats Djokovic to clinch Rome Masters title

Rafael Nadal won his sixth Rome Masters title in a rain-postponed final against Novak Djokovic.

By Scott Williams
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Article
/ 22 April 2012

Nadal defeats Djokovic in Monte Carlo Masters

Rafael Nadal won an unprecedented eighth straight title at the Monte Carlo Masters, defeating Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-1.

By Scott Williams
History at Australian Open final as Djokovic clinches it
Article
/ 29 January 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
Rafa outguns rival Federer to reach Open final
Article
/ 26 January 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
Nadal reaches Australian Open quarters
Article
/ 22 January 2012

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.

By Ian Ransom
SA’s Anderson charms Australian Open
Article
/ 18 January 2012

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.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 4 January 2012

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.

By Richard Eaton
Argentina trounces Spain with Davis Cup doubles win
Article
/ 3 December 2011

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.

By Iain Rogers
Federer sets out new plans for 2012 titles
Article
/ 28 November 2011

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.

By Steve Griffiths
Nadal not ready to say goodbye despite ATP thrashing
Article
/ 23 November 2011

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.

By Martyn Herman
Nadal crushes Tsonga to fire Spain into final
Article
/ 18 September 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Nadal, Ferrer have French on rack
Article
/ 16 September 2011

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.

By Staff Reporter
Djokovic beats Nadal to win first US Open title
Article
/ 13 September 2011

Djokovic beats Nadal to win first US Open title

Novak Djokovic matched his nearly perfect season with an almost flawless performance in Monday’s US Open final, beating Rafael Nadal.

By Howard Fendrich
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Article
/ 11 September 2011

Nadal dumps Murray to set up Djokovic finale

Rafa Nadal, his confidence rising with each match, powered past Britain’s Andy Murray to set up a rematch of last year’s final with Novak Djokovic.

By Larry Fine
Nadal lambastes organisers of ‘dangerous’ US Open
Article
/ 8 September 2011

Nadal lambastes organisers of ‘dangerous’ US Open

Rafael Nadal has lashed out at US Open organisers, saying they were putting players’ safety at risk in an attempt to make up for lost time.

By Dave James
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Article
/ 7 September 2011

Cramping imitation not disrespectful, says Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki has insisted she was not making fun of Rafael Nadal when she imitated the Spanish superstar’s cramping spasm at the US Open.

By Staff Reporter
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