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Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Tennis: Sabalenka to renew Rybakina rivalry; Thiem makes Aus Open draw

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Hurkacz, Swiatek win as Poland march into United Cup final

Federer, Nadal at Street Slam

Federer, Nadal at Street Slam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

Roger Federer Rafael Nadal had a easy day out at the NYC Street Slam on Lexington Avenue and 54th Street on Friday.

Federer, Nadal post routine wins

Federer, Nadal post routine wins

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal returned from vacation to post first-round wins at the Toronto Masters.

Federer, Nadal head to Toronto

Federer, Nadal head to Toronto

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal resume their gold-standard rivalry at the Toronto Masters after a month away from tennis.

Federer, Nadal in dream final

Federer, Nadal in dream final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

The former whipped Jonas Bjorkman while Nadal accounted for Marcos Baghdatis in the men's singles semi-finals at Wimbledon.

Federer, Nadal on collision course

Federer, Nadal on collision course

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Federer, Nadal in final showdown

Federer, Nadal in final showdown

Rediff.com23 Apr 2006

Roger Federer crushed Fernando Gonzalez 6-2, 6-4 to set up a Monte Carlo final against Rafael Nadal

No Federer, Nadal in Bhupathi's IPTL this season

No Federer, Nadal in Bhupathi's IPTL this season

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Only one of world tennis' Big Four -- Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal -- will feature in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier Tennis League, which has shifted base to Hyderabad.

Federer, Nadal fall in Masters semis

Federer, Nadal fall in Masters semis

Rediff.com19 Oct 2008

Andy Murray outgunned Roger Federer while Gilles Simon defeated Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters on Saturday.

Federer, Nadal coast into Wimbledon quarters

Federer, Nadal coast into Wimbledon quarters

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Roger Federer came out on top in the battle of the Wimbledon champions when he trumped Lleyton Hewitt 7-6, 6-2, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals on Monday.

Federer-Nadal set up final showdown

Federer-Nadal set up final showdown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

World number one Roger Federer reached his third consecutive French Open final when he beat France's Gael Monfils 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 on Friday.

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.

Federer, Nadal move closer to showdown

Federer, Nadal move closer to showdown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Both reached the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters, beating Lleyton Hewitt and Frank Dancevic respectively.

Federer, Nadal secure Masters Cup spots

Federer, Nadal secure Masters Cup spots

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The eight-man Masters Cup will be held for the third year at Qi Zhong Stadium from November 11-18.

Federer, Nadal spark contest at last

Federer, Nadal spark contest at last

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

The two players finally produced a riveting battle, in the Wimbledon final, that proved a genuine rivalry in men's tennis is now established.

Federer, Nadal keep date with destiny

Federer, Nadal keep date with destiny

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Roger Federer reached a record eighth consecutive Grand Slam final by overcoming Nikolay Davydenko 7-5, 7-6, 7-6.

Federer, Nadal glide; Roddick slides out

Federer, Nadal glide; Roddick slides out

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Andy Roddick and Nadia Petrova suffered a recurring nightmare, sliding out in the first round for the second year running.

Federer, Nadal begin campaign in style

Federer, Nadal begin campaign in style

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

Federer hammered Wang Yeu-tzuoo of Taiwan while second seed Nadal crushed Mark Philippoussis in the first round at the US Open.

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Tonight at the US Open: Federer, Nadal kick-off proceedings

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

Federer and world number one Nadal won the first three grand slam titles of the season as they came back to prominence with a bang, and nothing suggests their first-round opponents, American Frances Tiafoe and Serbian Dusan Lajovic, will bother them.

Federer, Nadal to miss Hamburg Masters

Federer, Nadal to miss Hamburg Masters

Rediff.com16 May 2006

World number one Roger Federer and number two Rafael Nadal pulled out of the Hamburg Masters due to fatigue.

Federer, Nadal win as Team Europe take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Federer, Nadal win as Team Europe take 7-5 lead in Laver Cup

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Federer beat Kyrgios for the third time in as many editions of the competition to take Europe closer to the 13-point victory target

Murray hopes to be fit enough by next year to play Federer, Nadal

Murray hopes to be fit enough by next year to play Federer, Nadal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'I physically need to get a little better and hopefully over time I get a little bit faster... I think I will'

Federer, Nadal to clash in Miami semis

Federer, Nadal to clash in Miami semis

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the semi-finals of the Sony Ericsson Open after the old rivals advanced to the last four in contrasting fashions Thursday.

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.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Aus Open PHOTOS: Federer, Nadal cruise, Azarenka struggles

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Images from the Australian Open matches played in Melbourne on Tuesday.

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.

Federer, Nadal differ on French Open importance

Federer, Nadal differ on French Open importance

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Roger Federer shrugged off his Madrid Open final defeat by Rafa Nadal as irrelevant, saying his claycourt season would be defined by his run at the French Open. Unsurprisingly, his victorious rival begged to differ.

Berdych stuns Federer, Nadal advance in Miami

Berdych stuns Federer, Nadal advance in Miami

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

World No 8 Andy Roddick needed to overcome a sluggish start to book his ticket to the quarter-finals at the Sony Ericsson Open on Tuesday, while Rafa Nadal also advanced after being tested early in his match.

Federer, Nadal, to play match for charity

Federer, Nadal, to play match for charity

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Roger Federer and former tennis greats Pete Sampras, Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf will play in exhibition matches on Friday to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Federer, Nadal upset at Agassi drug taking

Federer, Nadal upset at Agassi drug taking

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both voiced their displeasure at Andre Agassi after the former world number one revealed he took the recreational drug crystal meth in 1997 and lied about the reasons for a positive test.

Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters

Federer, Nadal crash out of Montreal Masters

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga staged a spectacular third set comeback to stun world number one Roger Federer 7-6, 1-6, 7-6 on Friday and reach the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters. Juan Martin Del Potro ended Nadal's Montreal title defence with a clinical 7-6, 6-1 win.

Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal

Federer-Nadal rivalry to resume at Montreal

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

World number one and new dad Roger Federer is set to resume his rivalry with Rafael Nadal at the Montreal Masters next week, as the Swiss makes a bid for his third triumph at the Canadian event. Wimbledon champion Federer announced on Friday that despite his wife giving birth to twins last month, he will play at the event which also features Nadal's return to action after a two-month lay-off due to injury.

Federer, Nadal stay on course for final showdown

Federer, Nadal stay on course for final showdown

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

A stuttering Roger Federer and a rampaging Rafael Nadal need to clear only one more hurdle before setting up a tantalising final showdown at the Qatar Open.

Federer, Nadal breeze through in Monte Carlo

Federer, Nadal breeze through in Monte Carlo

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

World number one Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal reached milestones as they eased into he Monte Carlo Masters Series semi-finals on Friday.

Aisam gets Federer, Nadal support for flood victims

Aisam gets Federer, Nadal support for flood victims

Rediff.com19 Sep 2011

Pakistan tennis ace Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi has roped in the support of top stars such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic for a charity auction to raise funds for the flood victims in the country.

Federer, Nadal fighting fit for Masters Cup

Federer, Nadal fighting fit for Masters Cup

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The two tennis aces are raring to go for next week's Masters Cup, which pits the best eight players in the world against each other.

Federer, Nadal pull out of Paris Masters

Federer, Nadal pull out of Paris Masters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Roger Federer became the latest withdrawal at this week's Paris Masters when he pulled out due to exhaustion.

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Winds Of Change Sweep Men's Tennis

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic had made it near impossible for their peers to live, and thrive, amongst them. But the coming generation, which hasn't been as scarred by defeat at the hands of the Big 3, may make tennis unpredictable again.

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal set up mouth-watering clash

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal set up mouth-watering clash

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

Defending champion Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal set up a mouth-watering showdown in the BNP Paribas quarter-finals after they battled through tricky fourth-round encounters on Wednesday.

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.