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Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

Nadal criticises delay in Fognini ban

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

He was slapped with $24,000 in fines on Friday but was allowed to play two matches in the doubles tournament with partner Simone Bolelli before the Grand Slam Board announced their decision to suspend Fognini on Saturday.

Nadal wants shorter hardcourt season

Nadal wants shorter hardcourt season

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

No matter where Rafael Nadal goes at Queen's Club, there seems to be no hiding place for the popular Spaniard.

Ruthless Nadal lights up Queen's

Ruthless Nadal lights up Queen's

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Rafael Nadal's day-glo outfit and his ferocious forehands lit up a gloomy Queen's Club on Wednesday as the Spaniard marked his return to grass with a 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Brazilian journeyman Marcos Daniel.

Nadal seals London berth

Nadal seals London berth

Rediff.com19 May 2009

World number one Rafael Nadal has booked a place in the end-of-season ATP World Tour finals being staged in London for the first time, organisers said on Tuesday.

Nadal strides through Queen's opener

Nadal strides through Queen's opener

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Four-times French Open champion Rafael Nadal opened his grasscourt season on Wednesday with a ruthlessly efficient 6-2, 6-2 victory over experienced Swede Jonas Bjorkman at the Queen's Club ATP tournament. Andy Roddick began his pursuit of a fifth Queen's title by preceding Nadal on Centre Court and thumped down 15 aces to beat compatriot Robby Ginepri 6-7, 6-1, 6-1.

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Recuperating Nadal uncertain of London ATP finals participation

Rediff.com18 Oct 2014

Rafael Nadal says he could miss the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals next month because of appendicitis.

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 is back with a bang; proving to be a 'threat' again

Nadal is back with a bang; proving to be a 'threat' again

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Rafael Nadal will be pose a significant Grand Slam threat again next year after showing signs of returning to his best, according to two of the Spaniard's greatest rivals.

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.

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

French gold medallists Perec and Riner light Olympic cauldron

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

They were each handed a torch in the Jardin des Tuileries after several top sporting names, including French soccer great Zinedine Zidane, Spain's 14-times French Open tennis champion Rafael Nadal, American 23-times Grand Slam winner Serena Williams and Romanian gymnastics great Nadia Comaneci.

Nadal handed easy draw

Nadal handed easy draw

Rediff.com26 May 2006

Rafael Nadal will face Robin Soderling in the first round with a likely fourth round clash against Lleyton Hewitt

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Rediff.com25 May 2006

"It has been a long time since I had to ask myself the question 'how can I beat this opponent?'," said Federer.

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Paris Masters: Nadal marches on; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Nadal converted two of three break chances to claim his 19th win in 22 encounters against the Swiss.

Nadal visits Christ the Redeemer in Rio

Nadal visits Christ the Redeemer in Rio

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Spain and World No 1 Rafael Nadal visited the popular Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio before the Rio Open tennis tournament.

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Nadal, 70 and counting at French Open!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

It's on! Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are set to clash in the French Open quarterfinal on Wednesday.

Watch: Head-banging Nadal and his Monday blues

Watch: Head-banging Nadal and his Monday blues

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

So by now we all know what has transpired at Court No 1 in Wimbledon on Monday.

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

Nadal knocked out by Fognini in Monte Carlo semis

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The 11-time champion's loss ended a series of 25 consecutive sets won on his favourite clay as Fognini set up a final showdown against Serbian Dusan Lajovic.

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.

Djokovic tames Nadal to become king of Beijing

Djokovic tames Nadal to become king of Beijing

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

The Serbian showed no mercy against the Spaniard as he cruised to a 6-2, 6-2 victory at the National Tennis Centre to claim the China Open title

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals on Thursday, winning the first of 10 matches he will need to sweep in just four days if he is to secure triple Rio gold. The 2008 champion defeated Gilles Simon 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 for his eighth win over the Frenchman in nine meetings. Nadal, a 14-time major winner, is playing in his first tournament in two months after a wrist injury caused an early withdrawal from the French Open.

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Publish all my drug test results, Nadal tells ITF

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Rafael Nadal has asked the International Tennis Federation to publish the results of his drug tests following an accusation of doping by a former French cabinet minister.

Nadal brings Spain level

Nadal brings Spain level

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

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.

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

A marauding Rafael Nadal ended Stefanos Tsitsipas's trailblazing run at the Australian Open on Thursday, thrashing the 20-year-old Greek in a 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 masterclass to reach a fifth final at Melbourne Park.

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Weary Nadal bows out of Wimbledon with pride

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Rafael Nadal said he was proud and had nothing to reproach himself for after losing a top-quality Wimbledon semi-final to great rival Novak Djokovic on Saturday.

No problems for Nadal

No problems for Nadal

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Rafael Nadal continued to roll at the Chennai Open, entering the last eight stage of the tournament even as fifth seed Nicolas Mahut and seventh seed Werner Eschauer were shown the door on Thursday.

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Nadal to make Australian return in exhibition event

Rediff.com1 Jan 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal, who is struggling to get any match practice before the Australian Open, will play an exhibition event at Melbourne Park in the week leading up to the season opening Grand Slam, organisers said on Monday.

Nadal triumphs over Ferrero

Nadal triumphs over Ferrero

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Foot problem for Nadal

Foot problem for Nadal

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

World number two Rafael Nadal has a serious problem with his foot which is likely to affect the rest of his career, his uncle and coach Toni Nadal has said

Why seeing Nadal makes me happy and sad

Why seeing Nadal makes me happy and sad

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

'And that was what I missed the most when I saw Nadal play in Delhi, the banter with my mom, because she's gone and I won't get to share that moment with her.' 'Superfan' Roshneesh Kmaneck on watching Rafa in person.

Nadal poised to topple Federer

Nadal poised to topple Federer

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

Rafael Nadal stands on the verge of becoming the best player in the world, even if Monday's rankings showed that he was still number two.

Nadal enraged by Centre Court warning

Nadal enraged by Centre Court warning

Rediff.com27 Jun 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal strongly denied that he was being coached on Centre Court at Wimbledon on Saturday and said he would take the accusation up with the tournament supervisor.

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.

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Nadal crushes Delbonis to reach Argentine Open semi-final

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Rafael Nadal, working his way back to top form after wrist problems last year, screamed with delight on reaching the Argentine Open semi-finals with a 6-1 6-1 rout of Federico Delbonis on Friday.

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Rafael Nadal was exhausted yet exhilarated following his emotional return to action at this month's Rio Olympics after an injury-absence and is looking forward to gearing back up for the US Open starting on Monday.

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Can Nadal surpass Federer's Grand Slam titles?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Matching Roger Federer's record Grand Slam haul will act as huge motivation for Rafael Nadal

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Nadal wins doubles match on Chilean comeback

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Rafael Nadal made a successful comeback after a seven-month injury absence with victory in the first round of the Chilean Open doubles on Tuesday.

Humbled Nadal concedes was 'unable to give that extra thing tonight'

Humbled Nadal concedes was 'unable to give that extra thing tonight'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

Beaten in just over two hours, Nadal won barely a third of the match's points, was broken five times and conjured only a single break point in the third set, which the Serb saved.

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

China Open: Djokovic, Nadal make perfect start with easy wins

Rediff.com1 Oct 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic and the man who can dislodge him from the top spot by next week, Rafael Nadal, kicked off their China Open campaign with straight set victories on Tuesday.

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Miami Open: Nadal crashes out; Murray wins

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

A struggling and edgy Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Miami Open.