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Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Can Alcaraz upset Djokovic's reign at Australian Open?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Alcaraz will hope to bury memories of an injury-plagued start to last year when he missed the Australian Open

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

ATP Cup PIX: Djokovic, Nadal punish opponents

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic won their matches for their respective countries on Day 4 of the ATP Cup on Monday.

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Tennis Roundup: Nadal routs Paire; Pliskova, Kerber upset

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

Rafael Nadal was made to wait before his second-round Rogers Cup match due to several rain delays but did his part to put the schedule back on track with a speedy 6-2 6-3 win over Frenchman Benoit Paire on Wednesday.

Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

Federer's Dinner Date With Friends

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

'Heading to dinner with some friends,' Roger captioned a selfie clicked with fellow legends Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, with the London Bridge in the background.

Nadal and Federer team up to widen Europe's lead in Laver Cup

Nadal and Federer team up to widen Europe's lead in Laver Cup

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal took care of business in their singles matches before teaming up in an eagerly anticipated doubles pairing to extend Europe's lead over players from the rest of the world in the inaugural Laver Cup on Saturday.

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 triumphs over Ferrero

Nadal triumphs over Ferrero

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

How Nadal did a 'favour' to fellow Spaniard Ferrer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Swiss Indoor tournament when he beat Frenchman Richard Gasquet 6-4, 7-6(7) on Saturday, a result that was good news for fellow Spaniard David Ferrer.

Wawrinka defeats injured Nadal to win Australian Open

Wawrinka defeats injured Nadal to win Australian Open

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Stanislas Wawrinka held firm in a match of high drama to defeat an injured Rafa Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 and win the Australian Open on Sunday.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Nadal first to qualify for ATP World Tour Finals

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

With Federer certain, young Austrian Dominic Thiem is third in the ATP race to London, followed by Stan Wawrinka, Alexander Zverev, Djokovic, world number one Andy Murray, and Belgium's David Goffin.

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 returning to Queen's for Wimbledon warmup

Nadal returning to Queen's for Wimbledon warmup

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Rafael Nadal will return to his old routine in a bid to recapture the Wimbledon crown.

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.

First Look: Former great Vilas meets Nadal!

First Look: Former great Vilas meets Nadal!

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Spain's tennis star Rafael Nadal had a surprise visitor during his training session on Monday.

Nadal to sue former French minister over doping claims

Nadal to sue former French minister over doping claims

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Rafael Nadal has said he will sue the former French government minister Roselyne Bachelot after she alleged that the Spaniard's lengthy absence from tennis in 2012 was due to a positive doping test.

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

McEnroe urges Nadal to 'get a new damn coach'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Three-time Wimbledon champion John McEnroe has advised Rafael Nadal to sack his long-term coach, uncle Toni and 'get a new damn coach' to get back to top form.

Nadal wins China Open

Nadal wins China Open

Rediff.com18 Sep 2005

Djokovic, Nadal in Montreal semi-final showdown

Djokovic, Nadal in Montreal semi-final showdown

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal advanced to a mouthwatering semi-final showdown at the Rogers Cup after they crushed their quarter-final opponents in ruthless fashion on Friday.

Nadal qualifies for ATP Tour Finals

Nadal qualifies for ATP Tour Finals

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Rafael Nadal has booked his place at the World Tour finals after winning a record eighth French Open title, the ATP said on Monday.

Djokovic ahead of Nadal after Anderson's epic semi-final win

Djokovic ahead of Nadal after Anderson's epic semi-final win

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Novak Djokovic clawed his way to a two sets to one lead over great rival Rafael Nadal before their scintillating Wimbledon semi-final was paused on a knife-edge on Friday.

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rogers Cup: Serena, Osaka book rematch; Nadal tames Pella

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka advanced to the Rogers Cup quarter-finals on Thursday to set up their first meeting since the American's infamous row with an umpire overshadowed last year's US Open final.

Murray aware of Nadal injury during practice last week

Murray aware of Nadal injury during practice last week

Rediff.com28 May 2016

Seven-times grand slam champion John McEnroe called Nadal's latest injury "extremely disappointing". "We've seen him play for many years and it's always been a concern about how his knees would hold up," the American told Eurosport in his daily spot. "After last year, we all hoped he would be able to get his health and fitness back and get his game together and it looked like that was happening. "We all know how much he wanted (title) number 10 and we were looking forward to seeing play Novak in the semis." Former French Open champion Mats Wilander said the decision had been a no-brainer for Nadal.

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

French Open PIX: Federer survives, Nadal, Djokovic march into 4th round

Rediff.com6 Jun 2021

Images from Day 7 of the 2021 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Saturday.

Tennis Roundup: Ruthless Nadal storms into semis

Tennis Roundup: Ruthless Nadal storms into semis

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

A ruthless Sorana Cirstea took full advantage of Karolina Pliskova's patchy form at the China Open on Thursday, reaching the quarter-finals as she consigned the recently dethroned world number one to a 6-1, 7-5 defeat.

Nadal confirms he will play at Rio 2016

Nadal confirms he will play at Rio 2016

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will play at Rio 2016 despite suffering with a wrist injury as he prepares for the Olympic Games. Speaking after training at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Rio on Tuesday (2 August), the Spanish team's flag bearer was asked if he would be fit enough to compete. "Yes," he said. "I was talking with the whole team and the team decided that I am going to play, so I'm going to try to train for the next couple of days.

Noah's doping comments angers Nadal

Noah's doping comments angers Nadal

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

Rafa Nadal branded comments made by former French tennis player Yannick Noah about doping as "stupid" on Sunday, saying they were the words of a "kid".

Djokovic looking to cap off 'almost perfect' year with ATP finals win

Djokovic looking to cap off 'almost perfect' year with ATP finals win

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Novak Djokovic said he is hoping to put the cherry on top of a successful 2023 season with a record seventh ATP Finals title, after the world number one beat Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final to set up a showdown with Jannik Sinner.

Nadal gives Raonic runaround in Tokyo

Nadal gives Raonic runaround in Tokyo

Rediff.com6 Oct 2011

Top seed Rafa Nadal ran hard-serving Canadian Milos Raonic ragged in a 7-5, 6-3 victory to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Thursday.

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.

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Wimbledon: Ageless Djokovic aiming to silence next gen

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

A seemingly invincible Novak Djokovic playing some of the best tennis of his career at 36 heads to Wimbledon seeking to tighten his stranglehold.

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

PICS: Nadal survives thriller to down Del Potro; Isner beats Raonic

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

It was a case of down but definitely not out as a Rafael Nadal kept picking himself off a slippery and dusty Centre Court surface to storm into the Wimbledon semi-finals with a pulsating 7-5, 6-7(7), 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 over Juan Martin del Potro.

Djokovic crushes Nadal to retain Tour Finals title

Djokovic crushes Nadal to retain Tour Finals title

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

The Serb easily beat the Spaniard 6-3, 6-4 at the O2 Arena.

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.

Nadal, Murray in Federer's path at Wimbledon

Nadal, Murray in Federer's path at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

Roger Federer faces a tough road to another Wimbledon final after Friday's draw threw Rafa Nadal and home favourite Andy Murray into the champion's path and cleared the way for world No 1 Novak Djokovic.

Crowd unjustified in booing Nadal, says Wawrinka

Crowd unjustified in booing Nadal, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

Stanislas Wawrinka was reportedly taken aback by the Melbourne Park Crowd's hostility towards Rafael Nadal during Sunday's Australian Open final.

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Both won in style on Sunday, with Spanish fifth seed Nadal pouncing on Guido Pella's serve to break the Argentine five times en route to a 6-3, 6-2 victory in sizzling afternoon heat on the stadium hard court.

Raonic stuns Nadal, will face Federer in semis

Raonic stuns Nadal, will face Federer in semis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2015

Big-serving Milos Raonic fought back from a set down to upset Rafa Nadal 4-6, 7-6(10), 7-5 in a pulsating quarter-final at the BNP Paribas Open on Friday.

Nadal claims 67th career title with Hamburg Open victory

Nadal claims 67th career title with Hamburg Open victory

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Spaniard Rafa Nadal won his 67th career title with a 7-5, 7-5 victory against dangerous Italian Fabio Fognini in the final of the Hamburg Open on Sunday.

Nadal beats Isner to win first Cincinnati crown

Nadal beats Isner to win first Cincinnati crown

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Rafa Nadal continued his sizzling hardcourt form beating John Isner 7-6 (8), 7-6 (3) in the final of the Western and Southern Open on Sunday, setting up the Spaniard as the red-hot favourite heading into the U.S. Open.