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Nadal strides through Queen's opener

Nadal strides through Queen's opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Four-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal opened his grasscourt season on Wednesday with a ruthlessly efficient 6-2, 6-2 victory over experienced Swede Jonas Bjorkman at the Queen's Club ATP tournament. Andy Roddick began his pursuit of a fifth Queen's title by preceding Nadal on Centre Court and thumped down 15 aces to beat compatriot Robby Ginepri 6-7, 6-1, 6-1.

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

French Open: Tough draw for Nadal, Wawrinka faces Murray first up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Serena Williams, hoping to win a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles title, will start her campaign against fellow American Kristie Ahn.

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal says he could miss the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals next month because of appendicitis.

Nadal is back with a bang; proving to be a 'threat' again

Nadal is back with a bang; proving to be a 'threat' again

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Rafael Nadal will be pose a significant Grand Slam threat again next year after showing signs of returning to his best, according to two of the Spaniard's greatest rivals.

His aggressive forehand to the fore, Nadal cruises into Rnd 2

His aggressive forehand to the fore, Nadal cruises into Rnd 2

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Rafael Nadal moved seamlessly from months of clay court success to a satisfyingly smooth first-round victory on grass as he opened his Wimbledon campaign with a commanding 6-1, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Australian John Millman on Monday.

Nadal set for stem cell treatment for ailing back

Nadal set for stem cell treatment for ailing back

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Former World No 1 Rafael Nadal's doctor has revealed that the 14-time Grand Slam winner would receive stem cell treatment on his back that is in poor health.

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Nadal says 21 Grand Slams not enough in record race

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

Australian Open champion Rafa Nadal said he would love to finish his career with more Grand Slam titles than rivals Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic but thinks he will have to secure more than 21 to do so.

Nadal handed easy draw

Nadal handed easy draw

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Rafael Nadal will face Robin Soderling in the first round with a likely fourth round clash against Lleyton Hewitt

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Rediff.com25 May 2006

"It has been a long time since I had to ask myself the question 'how can I beat this opponent?'," said Federer.

Nadal visits Christ the Redeemer in Rio

Nadal visits Christ the Redeemer in Rio

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Spain and World No 1 Rafael Nadal visited the popular Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio before the Rio Open tennis tournament.

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It's on! Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to clash in the French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Nadal converted two of three break chances to claim his 19th win in 22 encounters against the Swiss.

Watch: Head-banging Nadal and his Monday blues

Watch: Head-banging Nadal and his Monday blues

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

So by now we all know what has transpired at Court No 1 in Wimbledon on Monday.

Parents' separation destroyed me, claims Nadal

Parents' separation destroyed me, claims Nadal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2011

In his recently-released autobiography, Rafa: My Story, Spanish tennis star and World No. 2, Rafael Nadal claims that the separation of his parents made him depressed and 'his competitiveness had waned'. In an extract from the book, published in The Telegraph, Nadal said he was 'left stunned' when his father, Sebastian, broke the news to him that there were problems back home between himself and his mother, Isabel.

Djokovic tames Nadal to become king of Beijing

Djokovic tames Nadal to become king of Beijing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

The Serbian showed no mercy against the Spaniard as he cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 victory at the National Tennis Centre to claim the China Open title

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The 11-time champion's loss ended a series of 25 consecutive sets won on his favourite clay as Fognini set up a final showdown against Serbian Dusan Lajovic.

Nadal brings Spain level

Nadal brings Spain level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal has asked the International Tennis Federation to publish the results of his drug tests following an accusation of doping by a former French cabinet minister.

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals on Thursday, winning the first of 10 matches he will need to sweep in just four days if he is to secure triple Rio gold. The 2008 champion defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 for his eighth win over the Frenchman in nine meetings. Nadal, a 14-time major winner, is playing in his first tournament in two months after a wrist injury caused an early withdrawal from the French Open.

No problems for Nadal

No problems for Nadal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Rafael Nadal continued to roll at the Chennai Open, entering the last eight stage of the tournament even as fifth seed Nicolas Mahut and seventh seed Werner Eschauer were shown the door on Thursday.

Virat Kohli ventures into E motor sports

Virat Kohli ventures into E motor sports

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

Buys team in electric powerboat series.

Nadal triumphs over Ferrero

Nadal triumphs over Ferrero

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

A marauding Rafael Nadal ended Stefanos Tsitsipas's trailblazing run at the Australian Open on Thursday, thrashing the 20-year-old Greek in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 masterclass to reach a fifth final at Melbourne Park.

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Rafael Nadal said he was proud and had nothing to reproach himself for after losing a top-quality Wimbledon semi-final to great rival Novak Djokovic on Saturday.

Foot problem for Nadal

Foot problem for Nadal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

World number two Rafael Nadal has a serious problem with his foot which is likely to affect the rest of his career, his uncle and coach Toni Nadal has said

Nadal poised to topple Federer

Nadal poised to topple Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal stands on the verge of becoming the best player in the world, even if Monday's rankings showed that he was still number two.

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal, who is struggling to get any match practice before the Australian Open, will play an exhibition event at Melbourne Park in the week leading up to the season opening Grand Slam, organisers said on Monday.

Why seeing Nadal makes me happy and sad

Why seeing Nadal makes me happy and sad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'And that was what I missed the most when I saw Nadal play in Delhi, the banter with my mom, because she's gone and I won't get to share that moment with her.' 'Superfan' Roshneesh Kmaneck on watching Rafa in person.

Nadal enraged by Centre Court warning

Nadal enraged by Centre Court warning

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal strongly denied that he was being coached on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday and said he would take the accusation up with the tournament supervisor.

Nadal should recover quickly, says Coach

Nadal should recover quickly, says Coach

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Rafael Nadal should recover from the back problem that wrecked his Australian Open final after a few days rest, his uncle and coach Toni told Spanish radio on Monday.

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Rafael Nadal, working his way back to top form after wrist problems last year, screamed with delight on reaching the Argentine Open semi-finals with a 6-1 6-1 rout of Federico Delbonis on Friday.

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal was exhausted yet exhilarated following his emotional return to action at this month's Rio Olympics after an injury-absence and is looking forward to gearing back up for the US Open starting on Monday.

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal made a successful comeback after a seven-month injury absence with victory in the first round of the Chilean Open doubles on Tuesday.

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Matching Roger Federer's record Grand Slam haul will act as huge motivation for Rafael Nadal

Djokovic gets adorable boost from daughter Tara

Djokovic gets adorable boost from daughter Tara

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Novak Djokovic's journey to the podium was fuelled by unwavering determination and the unwavering support of his young daughter, Tara.

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafael Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday.

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A struggling and edgy Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Miami Open.

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Nadal, Federer advance in Doha

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Spain's Rafael Nadal began his ATP Tour season by demolishing Frenchman Fabrice Santoro 6-0, 6-1 at the Qatar Open in Doha on Tuesday. Roger Federer, seeded second behind Nadal, and third seed Andy Murray also notched easy wins to reach the second round.

Career not in danger, says Nadal

Career not in danger, says Nadal

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Rafael Nadal denied a claim from his coach and uncle Toni Nadal that he had a potentially career-threatening foot injury.

Humbled Nadal concedes was 'unable to give that extra thing tonight'

Humbled Nadal concedes was 'unable to give that extra thing tonight'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Beaten in just over two hours, Nadal won barely a third of the match's points, was broken five times and conjured only a single break point in the third set, which the Serb saved.