Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

When discussing the favourites to win the Madrid Open the first name on most people's lips would usually be claycourt king Rafa Nadal. Things are a little different this year though. The Spaniard,......

Incredible Nadal storms into French Open fourth round

IMAGE:  Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Clearly Nikoloz Basilashvili had come to face Rafael Nadal with a plan but, like Mike Tyson said,......

Nadal nails Roddick

Teenage rookie Rafael Nadal blunted the world's fastest serve on Friday to stun Andy Roddick and give Spain a 2-0 lead over the United States in the Davis Cup final at Seville.The 18-year-old,......

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain perfect start

Spain took a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States on Friday after world number one Rafael Nadal survived a spirited attack from rookie Sam Querrey and David Ferrer beat......

Ferrero axed for Davis Cup final

Teenager Rafael Nadal will shoulder Spain's Davis Cup hopes against the world's fastest server Andy Roddick on Friday after the hosts plumped for the 18-year-old rookie above Juan Carlos......