Nadal puts personal success over professional achievements
Paris, June 10 (IANS) A day after lifting his 12th French Open crown, Rafael Nadal reflected in an interview with Efe on success, vanity and …
Djokovic leads rankings, but Nadal closer to ATP finals spot
Madrid, June 10 (IANS) Spanish star Rafael Nadals record-extending 12th French Open title has put him on top of the Race to London, an annual …
Rafael Nadal’s 12 French Open trophies
Paris, June 10 (IANS) Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal on Sunday won his record-setting 12th French Open title. Following is a resume of his career …
Nadal wins record 12th French Open crown
Paris, June 9 (IANS) Rafael Nadal produced a masterful display to bag a record 12th French Open crown as he beat Dominic Thiem 6-3, 5-7, …
Thiem stuns Djokovic to set up final clash with Nadal
Paris, June 8 (IANS) Dominic Thiem stunned Novak Djokovic in a five-set thriller to set up yet another French Open final against Rafael Nadal on …
Nadal crushes Federer to reach 12th French Open final
Paris, June 7 (IANS) Rafael Nadal reached the French Open final for the third time in a row, and a record extending 12th overall, with …
French Open: Djokovic to face Thiem, Nadal to play Federer
Paris, June 7 (IANS) World No.1 Novak Djokovic reached another French Open semifinal after a 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Alexander Zverev, leaving himself …
Relentless Federer-Nadal book epic French date
Paris, June 5 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal and Switzerland’s Roger Federer overcame rains and opponents in the quarterfinals, setting up what is expected to be …
Federer, Nadal reach record 14th French Open 4th round
Paris, June 1 (IANS) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal continued their own history as they reached French Open round of 16 for a record 14th …
French Open: Federer joins Nadal in third round
Paris, May 30 (IANS) Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer moved a step further towards their potential semi-final clash in men’s singles, while fourth-seeded …
Nadal reaches French Open’s 3rd round
Paris, May 29 (IANS) Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal on Wednesday qualified for the third round of the 2019 French Open after defeating qualifier Yannick …
French Open: Djokovic, Nadal advance to second round
Paris, May 28 (IANS) Title favourites Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal registered straight-set wins to book their men’s singles second round spots in the French …
Nadal, Federer set up potential semifinal at French Open
Paris, May 24 (IANS) Eleven-time winner Rafael Nadal and Swiss great Roger Federer are slotted in the bottom half of men’s singles and could meet …
Nadal claims 34th Masters title in Rome
Rome, May 20 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal has claimed a record 34th ATP Masters 1000 crown, beating Serbia’s Novak Djokovic 6-0, 4-6, 6-1 with a …
Italian Open: Nadal beats Tsitsipas to enter final
Rome, May 19 (IANS) Rafael Nadal has cruised into the 2019 Italian Open final at the expense of Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Spaniard, eight-time champion at …
Nadal, Djokovic enter Italian Open quarterfinals
Rome, May 17 (IANS) Spanish world number 2 Rafael Nadal has moved a step closer to his first ATP Tour title in nine months, routing …
Nadal defeats Chardy, enters Italian Open 3rd round
Rome, May 16 (IANS) Spanish tennis star and world No. 2 Rafael Nadal, here on Thursday, defeated world No. 42 Jeremy Chardy of France 6-0, …
Tsitsipas stuns Nadal to reach Madrid Open final
Madrid, May 12 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal was eliminated from the Mutua Madrid Open semi-final after he was stunned by Alexis Tsitsipas of Greece 6-4, …
Nadal blows away Wawrinka to reach Madrid semis
Madrid, May 11 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal produced his best performance since the start of the clay court season to defeat Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka 6-1, …
Nadal labors past Mayer in Barcelona Open
Barcelona, April 25 (IANS) Spanish tennis great Rafael Nadal has kicked off his title defense at the Barcelona Open with a hard-fought 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, …
Fognini upsets Nadal in Monte-Carlo semis
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France), April 21 (IANS) Italy’s Fabio Fognini has pulled off a big upset here, ending Rafa Nadal’s bid for a record-extending 12th Monte Carlo …
Nadal advances to Monte Carlo semi-finals
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France), April 20 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal managed to eke out a 7-6 (7-1), 6-3 win against Guido Pella of Argentina to secure a …
Bercow expresses admiration for Nadal, Federer
London, April 12 (IANS) The speaker of the UK’s lower house of parliament John Bercow has expressed his admiration for tennis stars Rafael Nadal of …
It’s Federer vs Nadal in Indian Wells semi final
Indian Wells (California), March 16 (IANS) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, arguably the two greatest men’s tennis players of all time, have set up a …
Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal in quarters
Los Angeles, March 14 (IANS) Swiss Roger Federer, a five times Indian Wells champion, has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Indian Wells tournament, the …
Key to success in tennis is finding time to be happy, says Nadal
Acapulco (Mexico), Feb 26 (IANS) Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal, currently World No. 2 in the men’s rankings, has said that a key to his …
Djokovic maintains ATP rankings’ top spot, Nadal second
Madrid, Feb 18 (IANS) Serbia’s star Novak Djokovic – winner of 15 grand slams – maintained the No. 1 spot in the men’s Association of …
Djokovic beats Nadal for record-breaking 7th Australian Open title
Melbourne, Jan 27 (IANS) After winning all his previous six Australian Open finals, Serbia’s Novak Djokovic clinched a record-breaking seventh title by trouncing Spain’s Rafael …
Djokovic to meet Nadal in Australian Open final
Melbourne, Jan 25 (IANS) Serbias number one seed Novak Djokovic defeated Frances Lucas Pouille 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 on Friday to advance to the final of …
Nadal enters 5th Australian Open final
Melbourne, Jan 24 (IANS) Second seed Rafael Nadal demolished Greek youngster Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets on Thursday to advance to the Australian Open final. …
Nadal holds off Tiafoe challenge to seal semi-final berth at Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 22 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal defeated Frances Tiafoe of the United States 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Tuesday to advance to the semi-finals of …
Nadal compliments Berdych, bats for equal prize money
Melbourne, Jan 20 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal on Sunday complimented Tomas Berdych, whom he defeated earlier in the day to make it to his 11th …
Nadal powers past Berdych into Australian Open quarterfinals
Melbourne, Jan 20 (IANS) Rafael Nadal pounded former Australian Open semi-finalist Tomas Berdych 6-0, 6-1, 7-6(4) on Sunday to book his place in the Australian …
Nadal laments lack of young Spanish players
Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal (2), after defeating Australia’s Alex De Minaur (27) in the third round of the Australian Open here, said …
Nadal books a spot in Australian Open Round 3 against De Minaur
Melbourne, Jan 16 (IANS) World No.2 Rafael Nadal breezed past Australian Matthew Ebden, the World No.48, in straight sets in the second round of the …
Djokovic follows Federer, Nadal into round 2 of Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 15 (IANS) World No 1 Novak Djokovic downed Mitchell Krueger of the US 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the Australian …
Nadal defeats Duckworth in straight sets at Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 14 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal defeated Australian wild card entry James Duckworth 6-4, 6-3, 7-5, in the first round of the Australian Open …
Nadal nearing full fitness ahead of Australian Open
Melbourne, Jan 12 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal said on Saturday he was feeling healthy and approaching full fitness ahead of next week’s Australian Open, after …
Nadal ends first practice session in Melbourne without discomfort
Melbourne, Jan 10 (IANS) Spanish world No 2 Rafael Nadal held his first training session in Melbourne on Thursday as he prepares for the Australian …
Injured Nadal withdraws from Brisbane International
Brisbane, Jan 2 (IANS) Spain’s Rafael Nadal on Wednesday pulled out of the Brisbane International with a left thigh injury. The 32-year-old was set to …