Rafael Nadal

Nadal storms to 11th French Open title

Rafael Nadal claims an 11th French Open title with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 demolition of Dominic Thiem despite a worrying injury scare in the closing stages of the final.
Nadal brushes aside Marterer to ease into quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal moves a step closer to an incredible 11th French Open title on Monday by seeing off German Maximilian Marterer in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals.
Nadal racks up 80th French Open win

Nadal racks up 80th French Open win
Time to step up as Nadal fights into quarters

Rafael Nadal says it's time to step up at the Australian Open after fighting off tenacious Argentine Diego Schwartzman to win through to the quarter-finals.
Federer, Nadal shine as rivals hobble into 2018

Written off as dead men walking, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal defied time to sweep the Grand Slams in 2017 while the injury curse which dogged their rivals looks set to be the new year's early storyline.
Nadal completes long road back to top

Rafael Nadal continued a remarkable season by ensuring that he will end the year as the world number one for the first time since 2013, as he completes a long road back to the top of the sport.
Federer eyes ATP Finals title, top ranking after Shanghai triumph

Roger Federer is eyeing a seventh ATP Finals crown and has not ruled out pinching the world number one ranking from Rafa Nadal if he maintains the form that won him his second Shanghai Masters trophy.
Federer beats great rival Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

Roger Federer gets one over his old rival Rafael Nadal to win the Shanghai Masters 6-4, 6-3 in a showdown between the two best players on the planet.
Federer, Nadal feast in 'China's most exclusive restaurant'

They call it "the most exclusive restaurant in China". There are absolutely no reservations and Roger Federer is apparently a big fan.
Sharapova triumphs in Tianjin opener

Maria Sharapova made an impressive start to the Tianjin Open on Wednesday by beating Romania's Irina-Camelia Begu in straight sets.
Nadal savours being part of the dream generation

World number one Rafael Nadal's third U.S. Open and 16th grand slam title which he bagged with a 6-3 6-3 6-4 demolition of South African Kevin Anderson, triggers speculations on his chances of surpassing Federer's record of 19 major championships.
Nadal delighted at return to No.1

Rafael Nadal is thrilled to learn he would return to world number one for the first time in three years but sorry it came because Roger Federer withdrew from this week's ATP Cincinnati Masters tournament.
Nadal vows return despite fresh Wimbledon headache

Spaniard Rafael Nadal is nursing a weighty dose of hurt pride as yet another Wimbledon campaign slips away from him.
Big four must switch off cruise control

"Manic Monday" promises an unmatched concentration of excellence as all the fourth-round contenders gear up for action at the All England Club.
Murray survives Fognini scare

Andy Murray survives a scare from Fabio Fognini as the defending champion scrapes his way into the Wimbledon last 16.
Murray, Nadal aim to bury Wimbledon doubts

Defending champion Andy Murray and fellow two-time winner Rafael Nadal take centre stage on the first day of Wimbledon, keen to deliver early hammer blows to any doubts over their title aspirations.
Nadal, Wozniacki in quarterfinals

Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal surges into the French Open quarterfinals for a record-equalling 11th time.
Nadal drops single game in Roland Garros romp

Rafael Nadal takes another step closer to a 10th French Open with a ruthless 6-0, 6-1, 6-0 demolition of Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili.
Nadal out to tame hard-hitting Haase

Spaniard Rafael Nadal, seeking a record-extending 10th title at the French Open, faces big-serving Dutchman Robin Haase in the second round.
Nadal, Djokovic launch French Open assaults

Record nine-time winner Rafael Nadal and title-holder Novak Djokovic set off ahead of a French Open collision course, while champions past and present meet in the women's first round.
Muddled Murray searching for form ahead of French Open

With the French Open starting on Sunday, Murray has accrued 1,210 to the 4,915 of Rafael Nadal and looks a pale imitation of the player who won his last 24 matches of 2016 to knock Novak Djokovic off his pedestal and seize power in men's tennis.
Nadal through to last-16 in Rome

Rafael Nadal eased into the last-16 of the Italian Open on Tuesday when his second-round opponent Nicolas Almagro retired after sustaining a knee injury early in the first set.
‘Time away has been key for Federer, Nadal’

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal have returned to tennis in blistering form this season because they were able to recharge during injury layoffs last year, former world number two Alex Corretja has said.
Nadal moves to 4th in rankings

Rafael Nadal's climb one place to fourth in the world on the strength of his Madrid Masters win was confirmed in the latest ATP rankings released Monday.
Nadal, Murray advance to Barca Open quarter-finals

Third seed Rafael Nadal remained on course for a 10th Barcelona Open title after reaching the quarter-finals with a 6-3 6-4 victory over Kevin Anderson on Thursday.
Nadal wins on own court to reach Barcelona Open third round

Rafael Nadal saw off Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-1 6-2 on Wednesday to reach the last 16 of the Barcelona Open, while Andy Murray advanced after opponent Bernard Tomic withdrew.
‘Nadal among favourites for French Open’

Nine-time winner Rafael Nadal remains among the favourites for this year's French Open -- but Roger Federer is stronger than ever at 35, according to Spanish great Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.
Federer denies Kyrgios, will battle Nadal

Roger Federer beat Australia’s Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (11/9), 6-7 (9/11), 7-6 (7/5) in a thriller to set up a mouth-watering Miami Open final against Rafael Nadal.
Federer, Kyrgios advance to Miami Open semis

Roger Federer dramatically fought his way into the Miami Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych on Thursday.
Nadal on track for Federer showdown at Miami

Rafael Nadal took a step closer to a possible final against long-time rival Roger Federer in the Miami Open after a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday at Key Biscayne.