News for 'Rafa Nadal'

Del Potro ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, meets Nadal

Del Potro ends Djokovic's unbeaten run, meets Nadal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2013

World number one Novak Djokovic's unbeaten run of 22 matches came to an end on Saturday when he was upset 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Argentina's Juan Martin Del Potro in the BNP Paribas Open semi-finals in Indian Wells.

Teenager Andreeva youngest WTA 1000 champion

Teenager Andreeva youngest WTA 1000 champion

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

Mirra Andreeva became the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title when the 17-year-old beat Clara Tauson in the Dubai Tennis Championships final

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Nadal to skip US Open; plans to return at Laver Cup

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the US Open due to concerns about his fitness

Nadal wins French Open, equals Borg's record

Nadal wins French Open, equals Borg's record

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

Images from the French Open Men's singles final between Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal at Roland Garros.

Nadal, Murray find their groove in Paris

Nadal, Murray find their groove in Paris

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

Champion Rafa Nadal cut loose after a shaky French Open start to batter Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-1, 7-6 and Andy Murray again tried to tie himself in knots before easily sealing his semi-final spot on Wednesday.

Federer dumped out as Nadal, Djokovic win

Federer dumped out as Nadal, Djokovic win

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Roger Federer failed to make the quarter-finals of a tournament for the first time in a year on Thursday while Rafa Nadal returned to form in the third round of the Rome Masters despite almost withdrawing with a fever.

Nadal crushes Baghdatis as Federer scrapes through

Nadal crushes Baghdatis as Federer scrapes through

Rediff.com5 May 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal began his quest for a third claycourt title in a month with a 6-1, 6-3 drubbing of unseeded Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis in the Madrid Masters second round Wednesday.

French Open Photos: Nadal gains momentum, Ferrer eases through

French Open Photos: Nadal gains momentum, Ferrer eases through

Rediff.com30 May 2014

A round-up of the fifth day's play at the French Open.

Nadal says US Open failure has been fitness issue

Nadal says US Open failure has been fitness issue

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The US Open is the only Grand Slam that world number one Rafa Nadal has yet to win and the Spaniard admits he has found it tough physically to raise himself at the end of the season.

Alcaraz wants to learn from Nadal at Paris Olympics

Alcaraz wants to learn from Nadal at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

World No 2 Carlos Alcaraz will pair up with 22-times Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the doubles at the Paris Olympics.

Ligue 1: Nadal watches as PSG go top

Ligue 1: Nadal watches as PSG go top

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Paris St Germain went to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday after a Kevin Gameiro header clinched a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Stade Reims.

Beaten Nadal's Australian Open injury jinx strikes again

Beaten Nadal's Australian Open injury jinx strikes again

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

For the third time in five years, Rafa Nadal's Australian Open title hopes were ended by injury as he was beaten by Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka in the final on Sunday.

Federer says 'struggling' Nadal still favourite to win French Open

Federer says 'struggling' Nadal still favourite to win French Open

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

The 17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer believes that Rafael Nadal is still the favourite to win the French Open next month despite the Spaniard's recent struggles to regain form.

Nadal limps out as Murray and Henin dream on

Nadal limps out as Murray and Henin dream on

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Rafa Nadal limped out of the Australian Open on Tuesday, his title defence shattered by a recurring knee problem and a devastating display by Andy Murray.

Nadal loses as Americans advance in Cincinnati

Nadal loses as Americans advance in Cincinnati

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

World No 1 Rafa Nadal fell to Cyprus's Marco Baghdatis 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters Friday as three of the top four seeds lost out.

Nadal looks to ease into Rnd 3, Verdasco faces crowd fury

Nadal looks to ease into Rnd 3, Verdasco faces crowd fury

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Play on Court Philippe Chatrier will have a familiar feel on Thursday with Rafa Nadal and Justine Henin, holders of eight French Open singles crowns, bidding to move into the third round.

Nadal's injury situation delicate, says Ferrer

Nadal's injury situation "delicate", says Ferrer

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Rafa Nadal's injury situation is "delicate" ahead of the Rio Olympics, according to Spanish team mate David Ferrer. Nadal, a 14-time grand slam champion, has not played a competitive match since May 27 when a left wrist injury forced him to pull out of the French Open after the second round and miss Wimbledon. World number four Nadal won gold in Beijing eight years ago and will be Spain's flag bearer in Rio.

Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Serena pulls out of Miami Open following oral surgery

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

Serena Williams said on Sunday she will not compete at this week's Miami Open as the 23-times Grand Slam champion is recovering from oral surgery.

Djokovic dumped out by Ljubicic, Nadal advances

Djokovic dumped out by Ljubicic, Nadal advances

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Novak Djokovic tumbled out of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday, upset 7-5, 6-3 by big-serving Croat Ivan Ljubicic in the fourth round.

Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal

Record final has banished mental demons: Nadal

Rediff.com30 Jan 2012

Rafa Nadal soothed his disappointment at yet another loss to Novak Djokovic in the longest ever Grand Slam final by declaring he was at least free of the mental chokehold the Serb had placed him under throughout last year.

Nadal cruises past Kuznetsov into second round

Nadal cruises past Kuznetsov into second round

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

World No 2 Rafa Nadal took a little bit of time to get into his work but advanced to the second round of the Australian Open on Monday with a 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Alex Kuznetsov.

French Open: Djokovic and Nadal matches postponed because of rain

French Open: Djokovic and Nadal matches postponed because of rain

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The two men's quarter-final matches due to be played at the French Open in Paris on Tuesday have been postponed until Wednesday after rain disrupted play at Roland Garros.

Watch: 'Very happy' World No 1 Nadal thanks his fans

Watch: 'Very happy' World No 1 Nadal thanks his fans

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

ATP chief hails Nadal's 'unprecedented' return to top

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Djokovic eager to beat Sinner, Alcaraz at Grand Slams

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

Novak Djokovic is ready to challenge Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the Grand Slam stage when he returns to action at the Australian Open after an underwhelming campaign this year, the 24-times champion said.

2013 belonged to Nadal, Serena while Murray ended British wait

2013 belonged to Nadal, Serena while Murray ended British wait

Rediff.com20 Dec 2013

A year in which a British man won Wimbledon, Roger Federer's star began to fade and doping reared its ugly head was defined by the dominance of two players - Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams.

Davydenko downs Djokovic, sets up Nadal meeting

Davydenko downs Djokovic, sets up Nadal meeting

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Rafael Nadal will face Nikolay Davydenko in the final of the Shanghai Masters after the Russian sprang an upset on second seed Novak Djokovic with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory.

Serena goes out, Nadal progresses in China

Serena goes out, Nadal progresses in China

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Top seed Rafa Nadal battled through a tricky second round tie against American James Blake on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the $6.6 million China Open. The world number two, playing his first tournament since picking up an injury at the US Open, was far from his rampaging best but again proved his fitness by winning 7-5, 6-7, 6-3 in a 143-minute contest.

Claycourt machine Nadal reaches cloud nine in Paris

Claycourt machine Nadal reaches cloud nine in Paris

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

World number one Rafa Nadal won a record extending ninth French Open title when he beat Serbian second seed Novak Djokovic 3-6, 7-5, 6-2, 6-4 in Sunday's final.

Djokovic beats Nadal to win maiden US Open

Djokovic beats Nadal to win maiden US Open

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outplayed Spain's Rafa Nadal to win the US Open final 6-2, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 at Flushing Meadows on Monday and show why he really is the hottest player in the game right now.

Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili

Nadal to start U.S. Open against Gabashvili

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

World number one and top seed Rafa Nadal will launch his U.S. Open campaign against Russia's Teymuraz Gabashvili after the singles draw for the last grand slam of the year was made at Flushing Meadows on Thursday.

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.

Coolest day of my life, says Korda, after Rafa beating

Coolest day of my life, says Korda, after Rafa beating

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The 20-year-old Korda, son of 1992 runner-up Petr, had enjoyed a dream run in his first Tour-level event on clay and was up against his idol -- the man he named his cat after.

Davis Cup: Ferrer puts Spain 2-0 up after Nadal blitz

Davis Cup: Ferrer puts Spain 2-0 up after Nadal blitz

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Rafa Nadal thrashed Juan Monaco and David Ferrer rallied to fell Juan Martin Del Potro in five thrilling sets to give Spain a 2-0 lead over Argentina in the Davis Cup final on Friday that put the favourites on the brink of a fifth title.

Nadal floors Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona title

Nadal floors Ferrer to win sixth Barcelona title

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

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 eyes clay season for return to top form

Nadal eyes clay season for return to top form

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Rafa Nadal is aiming to be back to his best after injury in time for the claycourt season and the run-up to Roland Garros, the Spaniard said.

Djokovic downs Nadal to lift Indian Wells title

Djokovic downs Nadal to lift Indian Wells title

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

Novak Djokovic claimed his third ATP World Tour title in a perfect season by beating top-seeded Spaniard Rafa Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the final of the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Sunday.

Nadal commits to Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final

Nadal commits to Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final

Rediff.com6 Mar 2011

Rafa Nadal will make himself available for Spain's Davis Cup quarter-final against United States or Chile in July, the world number one said after Saturday's victory over Belgium.

Nadal recuperation on track, will not rush back

Nadal recuperation on track, will not rush back

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Rafa Nadal's steady recuperation from a knee injury is proceeding according to plan and he is not going to rush back before it has healed properly, the World No. 4 said.

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Can Zverev stop Alcaraz's clay court reign?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

Alcaraz has been seen as fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal's successor on the Paris clay.

Wimbledon Images: Rosol stuns Nadal in five-set thriller

Wimbledon Images: Rosol stuns Nadal in five-set thriller

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Czech Lukas Rosol beat second seed Rafa Nadal 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the Wimbledon second round to complete one of the biggest ever upsets on Thursday.