News for 'Rafa Nadal'

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

Nadal to prepare for Wimbledon at Hurlingham event

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The 32-year-old, who was ousted in the fourth round at the All England Club last year, will play ATP NextGen Finals winner Chung Hyeon on Wednesday and Frenchman Lucas Pouille, a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2016, on Friday.

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rivals Federer, Nadal set to meet in last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Four-times champion Roger Federer was delighted to welcome back to the ATP Tour his long-time rival Rafa Nadal, a man he could face in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Stake-holder Nadal sells shares in La Liga club Real Mallorca

Stake-holder Nadal sells shares in La Liga club Real Mallorca

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Tennis World No 2 Rafa Nadal and his uncle Miguel Angel Nadal sold their 10 percent shareholding in Spanish football team Real Mallorca on Monday, the club said in a statement.

Nadal pulls off comeback to beat Nalbandian

Nadal pulls off comeback to beat Nalbandian

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

World number one Rafa Nadal saved five match points before beating David Nalbandian 3-6 7-6 6-0 in a classic fourth-round encounter at the ATP event in Indian Wells on Wednesday.

Nervous Nadal says tough journey made victory special

Nervous Nadal says tough journey made victory special

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Having conquered his anxiety and battled through tough situations, Rafa Nadal won possibly the sweetest of his six French Open titles on Sunday.

Nadal beats Federer for sixth French Open title

Nadal beats Federer for sixth French Open title

Rediff.com5 Jun 2011

Rafa Nadal sealed a record-equalling sixth French Open title with a 7-5, 7-6, 5-7 6-1 win over Roger Federer on Sunday to continue his dominance on clay over his great rival.

Nadal says must improve for chance at US Open

Nadal says must improve for chance at US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

World number one Rafa Nadal, searching for his first US Open title, says he has to improve rapidly to have a chance of glory at Flushing Meadows later this month.

Photos: Nadal to face Federer in summit clash

Photos: Nadal to face Federer in summit clash

Rediff.com4 Jun 2011

Images from Day 13 at the French Open in Paris, on Friday.

Djokovic floors Nadal again to claim Rome title

Djokovic floors Nadal again to claim Rome title

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Novak Djokovic continued his domination over world number one Rafa Nadal ahead of the French Open by claiming the Rome Masters crown 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to stretch his unbeaten run this year to 37 matches.

Nadal keeps top ranking after making Rome semis

Nadal keeps top ranking after making Rome semis

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Rafa Nadal made sure of retaining his world number one status at the French Open after cruising past Croat Marin Cilic 6-1, 6-3 in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters on Friday.

Nadal floors Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona title

Nadal floors Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona title

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal underlined his crushing dominance on clay when he overwhelmed Spanish compatriot David Ferrer 6-2, 6-4 to win a sixth Barcelona Open title in seven years on Sunday.

Nadal advances at slick Cincinnati

Nadal advances at slick Cincinnati

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Rafa Nadal urged tournament organisers to make more consistent surfaces for hard court events after easing past American Taylor Dent 6-2, 7-5 to make the third round of the Cincinnati Masters on Wednesday.

Can Nadal surpass Federer's title tally?

Can Nadal surpass Federer's title tally?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Rafael Nadal is hungrier than Roger Federer and is likely to overhaul his Swiss rival's grand slam title tally to become the most decorated player ever, according to former world number one Mats Wilander.

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Dubbed the 'King of Clay' for his jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record at the Paris major, Rafael Nadal's last Roland Garros triumph came in 2022.

Ferrer stuns injured Nadal, Murray, Clijsters surge ahead

Ferrer stuns injured Nadal, Murray, Clijsters surge ahead

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

Images from the matches played at the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Nadal in quarters, top 'Dolg' shoots down Soderling

Nadal in quarters, top 'Dolg' shoots down Soderling

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Rafa Nadal pummelled Croatia's Marin Cilic into submission with a brutish 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 victory to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals on Monday.

Aus Open Images: Nadal, Clijsters emphasise class gap

Aus Open Images: Nadal, Clijsters emphasise class gap

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Images from the Australian Open matches played on Thursday.

Playing Federer always brings out my best, says Nadal

Playing Federer always brings out my best, says Nadal

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Rafa Nadal said playing Roger Federer always brings the best out of him after he bludgeoned his way past the Swiss on Friday to reach the final of the Australian Open.

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Federer, Nadal rally for Australia flood relief

Rediff.com16 Jan 2011

Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and other top tennis players hammed it up in exhibition matches on the eve of the Australian Open to raise money for victims of the country's devastating floods on Sunday.

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'Obviously Rafa is in great position to finish World No. 1'

Ruthless Nadal downs Ferrer to hurtle into final

Ruthless Nadal downs Ferrer to hurtle into final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

A red-hot Rafael Nadal scorched his friend David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 in an all-Spanish duel to reach a record seventh French Open final.

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Stay humble: Nadal's message to GenNext

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

As Rafael Nadal prepares to ride off into the sunset after a stellar career, his fellow professionals from eras old and new agree on one thing - the Spaniard remains an inspirational role model whose legacy has shaped tennis over the last 23 years.

Nadal, Federer lead world's top four into semis

Nadal, Federer lead world's top four into semis

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

World number one Rafa Nadal survived a scare and Roger Federer ended a run of recent losses to Tomas Berdych to lead the world's top four players into the semi-finals of the Toronto Masters on Friday.

Nadal says regaining No 1 ranking not a priority

Nadal says regaining No 1 ranking not a priority

Rediff.com25 Apr 2012

Rafa Nadal has played down the significance of his victory over Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo, saying winning tournaments was his priority rather than reclaiming the World No 1 spot.

French Open: Nadal handed kind draw

French Open: Nadal handed kind draw

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Six-time champion Rafa Nadal was handed a smooth looking path to the French Open final on Friday, avoiding the half of the draw featuring World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer who are seeded to meet in the semi-finals.

Images: Clinical Nadal routs Berdych in Wimbledon final

Images: Clinical Nadal routs Berdych in Wimbledon final

Rediff.com4 Jul 2010

A spellbinding display of brutal hitting and raw speed from Rafa Nadal secured the Spaniard his second Wimbledon title on Sunday with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory over 12th seed Tomas Berdych.

Nadal opens Wimbledon defence against Russell

Nadal opens Wimbledon defence against Russell

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal will open the defence of his Wimbledon title against American Michael Russell and has been drawn in the other half of the draw to Roger Federer, raising the possibility of another final between the great rivals.

Images: Nadal to face Soderling in quarters, Li advances

Images: Nadal to face Soderling in quarters, Li advances

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Images from Day 9 at the French Open in Paris, on Monday.

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal to clash in last four

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal to clash in last four

Rediff.com17 Mar 2012

Three-times champion Roger Federer and twice winner Rafa Nadal won their quarter-final matches at the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Friday to set up an enticing last four showdown.

Ferrer to lead Spain in Davis final in Nadal's absence

Ferrer to lead Spain in Davis final in Nadal's absence

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

World No 5 David Ferrer will lead Spain's bid to claim their fourth Davis Cup title in five years when the holders take on the Czech Republic in this month's final in Prague.

Nadal bests arch rival Federer in Madrid final

Nadal bests arch rival Federer in Madrid final

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Rafa Nadal reasserted his dominance over Roger Federer on clay and laid down a marker for the French Open when he overwhelmed his arch rival 6-4, 7-6 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday. Federer beat Nadal in last year's final before going on to claim the French Open and Wimbledon crowns and snatching back the world number one ranking from the Spaniard.

Djokovic, Nadal punch quarter-final tickets

Djokovic, Nadal punch quarter-final tickets

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

World number one Novak Djokovic and second ranked Rafa Nadal moved into the quarter-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open with straight set victories on Tuesday.

I don't fear anyone, except Nadal: Verdasco

I don't fear anyone, except Nadal: Verdasco

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Fernando Verdasco's confidence on clay is sky high as long as he does not have to play Rafa Nadal, the Barcelona Open champion said on Sunday.

Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final

Aus Open Photos: Djokovic downs Nadal in epic final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to retain his Australian Open title on Sunday in the longest Grand Slam final played.

Aus Open: Djokovic  grinds down Nadal to win title

Aus Open: Djokovic grinds down Nadal to win title

Rediff.com29 Jan 2012

A fatigued Novak Djokovic stared down a ferocious challenge from Rafa Nadal to defend his Australian Open title early on Monday in the longest grand slam final ever played.

Nadal To Skip French Open?

Nadal To Skip French Open?

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Although Nadal has revealed that he has seen improvements in his hip injury after trying a new treatment, the question still remains: Will Rafa defend his title at the French Open?

Nadal's grip on title and Federer tightens

Nadal's grip on title and Federer tightens

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Rafa Nadal had doubted he could seal a sixth French Open title having started in shaky form and with rivals looking imperious, but the Spaniard need not have worried after triumphing with another claycourt masterclass.

World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out

World Tour Finals: Tsonga on song, knocks Nadal out

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Rafa Nadal was eliminated from the ATP World Tour Finals, on Thursday, after being outgunned by an inspired Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in an absorbing late-night battle at the O2 Arena, in London.

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

PIX: Alcaraz edges Sinner in EPIC to win French Open

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz fought back from the brink to outlast top seed Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2) in a French Open final for the ages on Sunday to retain his crown and cement his status as the Prince of Clay in Roland Garros' post-Rafa Nadal era.

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Nadal finishes year on disappointing note

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

Former World No. 1 Rafa Nadal admitted he has struggled of late to rekindle his passion for tennis on Thursday after defeat by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga sent him spinning out of the ATP World Tour Finals at the group stage.