News for 'Rafa'

Rafael Nadal shares photos after successful appendix surgery

Rafael Nadal shares photos after successful appendix surgery

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Rafael Nadal is expected to be released from a clinic in Barcelona on Tuesday after undergoing a successful appendectomy, the world number three's spokesman said.

Atletico too good for Inter Milan in Super Cup

Atletico too good for Inter Milan in Super Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2010

Atletico Madrid gave new Inter Milan coach Rafa Benitez plenty to think about when they deservedly beat the Champions League winners 2-0 in the European Super Cup at the Stade Louis II in Monaco on Friday.

Real Madrid fan Nadal distracted by La Liga climax

Real Madrid fan Nadal distracted by La Liga climax

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Real Madrid fan Rafa Nadal may be distracted by the thrilling climax to the soccer season during his Madrid Open final with arch rival Roger Federer on Sunday.

Clay king Nadal canters through in Madrid

Clay king Nadal canters through in Madrid

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Clay maestro Rafa Nadal was in cruise control in the latest phase of his French Open build-up while Robin Soderling, the man who ended the Spaniard's Roland Garros reign, crashed out of the Madrid Open on Wednesday.

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, Murray labour into Cincinnati quarters

Nadal, Murray labour into Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

World number one Rafa Nadal battled back to defeat Frenchman Julien Benneteau 5-7, 7-6, 6-2 at the Cincinnati Masters on Thursday and Britain's Andy Murray needed a final set tiebreak to beat Latvia's Ernests Gulbis.

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.

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Andy Murray beats Federer to clinch Toronto title

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Andy Murray humbled Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 to defend his Toronto Masters title on Sunday, confirming the Briton as one of the favourites for the US Open.

Gutsy Federer to meet Murray in Toronto final

Gutsy Federer to meet Murray in Toronto final

Rediff.com15 Aug 2010

Roger Federer battled his way into the final of Toronto Masters with a gutsy 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 win over Novak Djokovic on Saturday, reclaiming the number two world ranking from the Serb.

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Aus Open: Easy win for Nadal; Kenin crashes out

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Images from Day 4 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday.

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.

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Is Kyrgios running out of time to mature?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

While prone to losing to modest opponents, Kyrgios often produces his best tennis when up against one of the 'Big Three' of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Nadal.

Nadal becomes shareholder at club, to visit SA

Nadal becomes shareholder at club, to visit SA

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

Tennis world number one Rafa Nadal has become a shareholder at financially troubled Real Mallorca, the Spanish league side said on Thursday.

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.

Debrecen can deal Liverpool a knockout blow

Debrecen can deal Liverpool a knockout blow

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

French fair play could help keep Liverpool's UEFA Champions League hopes alive when they take on Debrecen in Hungary on Tuesday. Five times champions Liverpool must win to have any hope of reaching the last 16 but they also need France's Olympique Lyon, who are already through, not to lose against Fiorentina in Italy.

Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through at Wimbledon

Serena cruises, Soderling bulldozes through at Wimbledon

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

A display of violent hitting from Robin Soderling on Saturday showed why it is always unwise to ignore a Swede at the business end of Wimbledon as Serena Williams gave herself a 'must do better' report as she eased into round four.

Europa League: Liverpool go down to Lille

Europa League: Liverpool go down to Lille

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Five-times European champions Liverpool suffered a 1-0 defeat at Lille after a late goal by forward Eden Hazard while Juventus beat underdogs Fulham 3-1 in Europa League last 16 first leg matches on Thursday.

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Cincinnati Masters: Keys claims title; Medvedev beats Goffin

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

American Madison Keys overcame late leads by Svetlana Kuznetsova in both sets to defeat the Russian for the Cincinnati Masters title on Sunday.

Liverpool ready to buy Eduardo from Arsenal

Liverpool ready to buy Eduardo from Arsenal

Rediff.com15 Nov 2009

Liverpool is ready to buy Croatian forward Eduardo from rivals Arsenal in a 10 million pound deal in order to strengthen their attacking options.

Benitez buried under pressure after more injuries

Benitez buried under pressure after more injuries

Rediff.com10 Nov 2009

Pressure mounted on Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez on Tuesday as his injury list grew, a run of poor results continued, and one of his players was accused of cheating.

Best buddies Querrey and Fish in Queen's final

Best buddies Querrey and Fish in Queen's final

Rediff.com12 Jun 2010

Best buddies Sam Querrey and Mardy Fish will have to put friendship aside for an hour or so after reaching the Queen's Club grasscourt final.

Injury-hit Liverpool's hopes hang by a thread

Injury-hit Liverpool's hopes hang by a thread

Rediff.com3 Nov 2009

Liverpool head for a decisive Champions League clash at Olympique Lyon on Wednesday with 10 players injured or doubtful for the game and coach Rafa Benitez facing the biggest crisis in his five-year Anfield reign.

Dominant Nadal crushes Soderling to reclaim French Open crown

Dominant Nadal crushes Soderling to reclaim French Open crown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2010

Rafa Nadal reclaimed his French Open crown in emphatic style on Sunday when he battered Sweden's Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 to win the title for the fifth time in six years.

French Open: Djokovic has Nadal on his radar

French Open: Djokovic has Nadal on his radar

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

Late riser Novak Djokovic knows at least one thing might play in his favour if he gets through to the French Open semi-finals to face Rafael Nadal - he may not have to play before lunchtime.

We need to push ourselves and keep going: Benitez

We need to push ourselves and keep going: Benitez

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez said his side must win their remaining three group games if the five-time European champions are to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League.

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Injured Ronaldo to miss Portugal's World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The 31-year-old is still recovering from the knee injury which forced him to limp out of the Euro 2016 final against France in the first half, coach Fernando Santos said.

Nadal, Henin return to happy hunting ground in Paris

Nadal, Henin return to happy hunting ground in Paris

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Rafa Nadal will seek to erase his shock fourth-round exit last year from the memory banks when the mighty Mallorcan makes his tournament bow at the French Open on Tuesday.

Tiger Woods takes inspiration from renewed Federer

Tiger Woods takes inspiration from renewed Federer

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

Lavishing praise on Federer, Woods said that the tennis star has truly proved himself by winning a Grand Slam title at this age.

French Open: Soderling lets racket do the talking

French Open: Soderling lets racket do the talking

Rediff.com23 May 2010

Robin Soderling speaks in a soft voice that belies the brutality of a game, which on Sunday booked him the easiest of routes into the French Open second round.

Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai

Nadal, Djokovic power on in Shanghai

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

Spanish top seed Rafa Nadal overcame stubborn second-set resistance from compatriot Tommy Robredo to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals 6-1, 6-4 on Thursday. Second seed Novak Djokovic again looked impressive as he continued his imperious form in China with a 6-4, 6-2 thrashing of German qualifier Rainer Schuettler.

Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi

Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal will begin the 2010 season in Abu Dhabi by playing in a six-man, $250,000 winner-takes-all exhibition tournament, local media reported on Tuesday.

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.

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Here is a list of leading men's grand slam winners

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

List of leading men's grand slam singles title winners after Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open final on Sunday.

Nadal, Federer, Murray ease through in Madrid

Nadal, Federer, Murray ease through in Madrid

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Clay master Rafa Nadal tamed big-serving American John Isner 7-5, 6-4 to claim a place in the last eight of the Madrid Open on Thursday and was joined by Roger Federer and Andy Murray.

Nadal powers on as unlucky Djokovic loses focus

Nadal powers on as unlucky Djokovic loses focus

Rediff.com25 Nov 2010

Rafa Nadal kept the one major title missing from his glittering CV firmly in his sights on Wednesday as he took brutal advantage of Novak Djokovic's eye problems to notch his second win at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Torres, Gerrard safe despite debt: Liverpool

Torres, Gerrard safe despite debt: Liverpool

Rediff.com8 May 2010

Liverpool's new chairman has reassured fans the club's debts will not lead to the sale of marquee players Fernando Torres or Steven Gerrard.

Watch: Sublime Federer's entertaining exchange with comedian Will Ferrell

Watch: Sublime Federer's entertaining exchange with comedian Will Ferrell

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

While Ferrell provided bonus comedy, Federer again proved that when it comes to tennis he is the king of the jungle.

What went wrong for Del Potro in US Open final

What went wrong for Del Potro in US Open final

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Juan Martin del Potro rued not being able to take the chances that fell his way in Sunday's US Open final but was full of admiration for the quality of champion Novak Djokovic's play.

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.

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Nadal and Djokovic head French Open cast as Federer returns

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Rafael Nadal is hunting a record-extending and almost unbelievable 12th Roland Garros title is remarkable in itself.