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Nadal win puts Spain level

Nadal win puts Spain level

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Switzerland and Serbia finished level on the opening Friday of their Davis Cup World Group playoff.

Nadal storms through in Barcelona

Nadal storms through in Barcelona

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The Spanish teenager produced another dazzling performance to storm into the Barcelona Open quarter-finals.

Kyrgios sweeps away Nadal in Cincinnati quarters

Kyrgios sweeps away Nadal in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

The 22-year-old Australian breezed past the 15-times Grand Slam champion in about one hour and 20 minutes.

Sports Shorts: Nadal's claycourt winning run ended by bold Ferrer

Sports Shorts: Nadal's claycourt winning run ended by bold Ferrer

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Rafael Nadal's 30-match winning streak ended on Friday when the world number one was upset 7-6(1), 6-4 by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals.

Nadal says his 'old machine' takes time to fire up

Nadal says his 'old machine' takes time to fire up

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The Spaniard, sidelined by a rib injury at Indian Wells in March, hopes to build momentum in Rome before launching his campaign for a 14th French Open crown

Federer, Nadal at Street Slam

Federer, Nadal at Street Slam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Roger Federer Rafael Nadal had a easy day out at the NYC Street Slam on Lexington Avenue and 54th Street on Friday.

Nadal, Murray battle into quarters

Nadal, Murray battle into quarters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Rafael Nadal battled past German Tommy Haas 7-6, 6-3 to reach the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals.

Federer, Nadal head to Toronto

Federer, Nadal head to Toronto

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal resume their gold-standard rivalry at the Toronto Masters after a month away from tennis.

Nadal out of Spain's Davis Cup team

Nadal out of Spain's Davis Cup team

Rediff.com28 Mar 2007

In his place, Tommy Robredo has been called up alongside David Ferrer, Feliciano Lopez and Fernando Verdasco.

Berdych topples Nadal

Berdych topples Nadal

Rediff.com21 Oct 2006

World No 1 Roger Federer book his place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters with a clinical win over unseeded American Robby Ginepri.

French Open: Can Wawrinka beat Nadal, the King of clay?

French Open: Can Wawrinka beat Nadal, the King of clay?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Stanislas Wawrinka will draw on the advice and experience of the man who coached the only person to beat Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros.

Nadal aims for double triumph at comeback tournament

Nadal aims for double triumph at comeback tournament

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal and his troublesome knees stand two matches away from enjoying a double celebration on Sunday after the Spaniard reached the singles and doubles finals at his comeback tournament in Vina del March.

Comeback king Nadal targets Agassi

Comeback king Nadal targets Agassi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2006

Nadal rallies into third round

Nadal rallies into third round

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

French Open champion Rafael Nadal recovered from two sets down to beat American qualifier Robert Kendrick in the Wimbledon second round.

Nadal-Murray semi-final in Monte Carlo

Nadal-Murray semi-final in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal and fourth seed Andy Murray bagged two wins apiece on Friday to set up a mouth-watering Monte Carlo Masters semi-final. Nadal, gunning for his fifth consecutive title in the principality, swept past Croatian Ivan Ljubicic 6-3 6-3 in his quarter-final while Murray battled past Russian eighth seed Nikolay Davydenko 7-6 6-4.

Nadal ends Djokovic hoodoo to reach another Madrid final

Nadal ends Djokovic hoodoo to reach another Madrid final

Rediff.com14 May 2017

A red hot Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak against Novak Djokovic in emphatic fashion by thrashing the world number two 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the Madrid Open and move within a step of a third consecutive clay-court title.

Nadal survives bad day at the office

Nadal survives bad day at the office

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Rafael Nadal, as expected, took his place in the second round but his 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over the inspired German, who had never won a main-draw match at Roland Garros, was fraught with danger as he flirted with the unthinkable.

Nadal and Hingis blaze through

Nadal and Hingis blaze through

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

Gaston Gaudio, the 2004 champion, won his battle with 2003 champion Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain at the French Open.

Nadal pulls out of Masters Cup

Nadal pulls out of Masters Cup

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

World number one Rafael Nadal pulled out of the season-ending Masters Cup on Monday because of injury. The Spaniard was forced to retire from his Paris Masters quarter-final against Russian Nikolay Davydenko last week because of a knee problem and said the packed tennis calendar had taken its toll on his body.

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

Zverev says several ligaments torn in foot

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

He said on Friday he was concerned the injury, which caused him to scream in pain on court Philippe Chatrier, was "very serious".

Records don't matter for record-breaker Nadal

Records don't matter for record-breaker Nadal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

Rafael Nadal has broken lots of records in his career but they do not matter to the Spaniard, who on Wednesday strolled into the French Open semi-finals after compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta quit with an injury less than an hour into the match.

Federer, Nadal on collision course

Federer, Nadal on collision course

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Nadal scrapes through, Roddick out at Queen's

Nadal scrapes through, Roddick out at Queen's

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Rafael Nadal picked himself up off the Queen's Club lawns on Thursday to move into the quarter-finals but Israel's Dudi Sela wreaked havoc with Andy Roddick's Wimbledon tune-up at the grasscourt tournament.

Nadal wins Italian Open crown; Svitolina defends title

Nadal wins Italian Open crown; Svitolina defends title

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Rafael Nadal survived a fightback from Alexander Zverev to win a record eighth Italian Open 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 on Sunday.

Nadal wins all-Spanish battle

Nadal wins all-Spanish battle

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Rafael Nadal started his defence of the Barcelona Open with a 6-4, 6-2 win over Feliciano Lopez.

Federer, Nadal in final showdown

Federer, Nadal in final showdown

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Roger Federer crushed Fernando Gonzalez 6-2, 6-4 to set up a Monte Carlo final against Rafael Nadal

Nadal staves off Dolgopolov's late challenge to clinch Rio title

Nadal staves off Dolgopolov's late challenge to clinch Rio title

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

World No 1 Rafael Nadal beat Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 7-6 (3) to claim the Rio de Janeiro Open on Sunday.

Federer and Nadal enter semis

Federer and Nadal enter semis

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were one match away from their first clash of the season after clinical wins in the Monte Carlo quarter-finals.

PHOTOS: Wawrinka stuns Nadal to lift Australian Open title

PHOTOS: Wawrinka stuns Nadal to lift Australian Open title

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka claimed his first Grand Slam title in dramatic fashion on Sunday when he upset injury-troubled world number one Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final.

Nadal crushes Federer, meets Djokovic in final

Nadal crushes Federer, meets Djokovic in final

Rediff.com2 Apr 2011

Novak Djokovic, unbeaten this year, and world number one Rafa Nadal will meet in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday in a mouthwatering re-match of their gripping encounter in Indian Wells two weeks ago.

Nadal favourite for French Open: Sanchez Vicario

Nadal favourite for French Open: Sanchez Vicario

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The women's singles is wide open, Arantxa said, but picked Halep as favourite.

Nadal says he needs rest to recover

Nadal says he needs rest to recover

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal said on Monday all he needed was some rest to recover from the knee problem that hampered his performance in the World Indoor Tournament final in Rotterdam.

Nadal primed for Davis Cup duty

Nadal primed for Davis Cup duty

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Rafael Nadal will lead Spain's challenge in the Davis Cup semi-final against the United States in Madrid next week.

Nadal sets up Rotterdam final with Murray

Nadal sets up Rotterdam final with Murray

Rediff.com15 Feb 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal chalked up his 11th victory in a row on Saturday, defeating unwell Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-4, 6-4 to reach the final of the World Indoor Tournament. The Spaniard next plays Britain's Andy Murray, who destroyed Croatian Mario Ancic 6-1, 6-2.

Rain stops Nadal-Gonzalez quarter-final

Rain stops Nadal-Gonzalez quarter-final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

The US Open quarter-final between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Gonzalez was stopped for the second time on Thursday because of rain. Nadal was leading 7-6, 2-2 when rain first stopped play but upon resumption, they managed to go on for another 35 minutes before another shower burst halted proceedings with Gonzalez serving at 2-3 down in the second-set tiebreak.

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Nadal said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time for him to recuperate

Nadal, Federer in Dubai semis

Nadal, Federer in Dubai semis

Rediff.com3 Mar 2006

Roger Federer enjoyed a smooth 6-3, 6-2 win over Robin Vik in the quarterfinal of the Dubai Open.

Nadal to make comeback at next month's Brazil Open

Nadal to make comeback at next month's Brazil Open

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

French Open champion Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited comeback from injury at next month's Brazil Open, the ATP confirmed on Tuesday.

Nadal takes over as No 1

Nadal takes over as No 1

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Spaniard Rafael Nadal claimed to the No 1 position in the ATP Rankings on Monday, replacing his great rival Roger Federer of Switzerland, who had held the top spot for a record 237 consecutive weeks (since February 2, 2004). On the Indian front, Somdev Devvarman continued his ascent in the rankings, breaking into the top-250 after a quarter-final finish at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.

Nadal golden treble is fitting climax

Nadal golden treble is fitting climax

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The unstoppable Spaniard, who replaces Roger Federer as world No 1 on Monday, mark his impending rise to the top of the world rankings with his country's first ever Olympic gold medal in tennis.