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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.

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.

I'm not playing well enough to win: Nadal

I'm not playing well enough to win: Nadal

Rediff.com31 May 2011

Rafa Nadal said he was not playing well enough to lift the French Open title despite breezing past Ivan Ljubicic in their fourth-round match on Monday.

Nadal calls for two-year rolling ranking system

Nadal calls for two-year rolling ranking system

Rediff.com28 May 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal called on tennis authorities to enforce a two-year rolling ranking system to preserve the health of players.

Djokovic battles through to round 4

Djokovic battles through to round 4

Rediff.com28 May 2011

A relentless Novak Djokovic shrugged off Juan Martin Del Potro while Andy Murray overcame a nasty ankle injury as the second and fourth seeds joined champion Rafa Nadal in the French Open fourth round on Saturday.

Images: Nadal, Murray storm into fourth round, Li advances

Images: Nadal, Murray storm into fourth round, Li advances

Rediff.com28 May 2011

Images from Day 7 at the French Open in Paris, on Saturday.

Djokovic qualifies for ATP World Tour finals

Djokovic qualifies for ATP World Tour finals

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Novak Djokovic's tremendous run of form since the start of the year means the Serb has already booked his spot at the ATP World Tour finals in London.

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.

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.

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Dominant Djokovic overpowers Nadal to claim record 7th Australian Open crown

Rediff.com27 Jan 2019

The Serbian won 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 to claim his 15th Grand Slam title.

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.

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 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.

500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final

500th win puts Nadal in Barcelona final

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal notched up his 500th career win on Saturday and clinched a place in the Barcelona Open final by beating unseeded Croatian Ivan Dodig 6-3, 6-2.

Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final

Spain's Nadal and Ferrer reach Monte Carlo final

Rediff.com16 Apr 2011

Spaniards Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer will lock horns again in the Monte Carlo Masters final after the claycourt conquistadors sealed contrasting victories in their semi-finals on Saturday.

Federer and Nadal progress in Miami

Federer and Nadal progress in Miami

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer remained on course for their first head-to-head clash this year after easily winning their third round matches at the Sony Ericsson Open on Monday.

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.

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Can Djokovic regain momentum post COVID-19?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

was on a 21-match unbeaten run before the season came to a halt in early March, winning the ATP Cup with Serbia, an eighth Australian Open title and a fifth Dubai Tennis Championships crown.

Indian Wells: Djokovic downs Federer in semis

Indian Wells: Djokovic downs Federer in semis

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Novak Djokovic extended his perfect record this season to 17-0 with a thrilling 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 victory over three-times champion Roger Federer on Saturday to reach the Indian Wells final.

Indian Wells: Rafa downs Karlovic to reach semis

Indian Wells: Rafa downs Karlovic to reach semis

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

World number one Rafa Nadal withstood a barrage of power serving by Croat Ivo Karlovic to reach the semi-finals of the Indian Wells ATP tournament with a thrilling 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 victory on Thursday.

Dream run ends on a losing high for Somdev

Dream run ends on a losing high for Somdev

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Indian qualifier Somdev Devvarman ended a dream run at the Indian Wells ATP tournament on Wednesday on a high, despite losing 7-5, 6-4 to world number one Rafa Nadal in the fourth round.

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.

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 fights back to beat Federer for final berth

Nadal fights back to beat Federer for final berth

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

In an epic encounter, Rafael Nadal rallied from a set down to defeat Roger Federer 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-4 in the Australian Open semi-final at Melbourne Park on Thursday.

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 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.

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

'I'm not perfect,' says Djokovic after losing cool

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Novak Djokovic threw his racket on the ground, drawing a warning from the chair umpire.

Dominant Djokovic no longer 'one Slam wonder'

Dominant Djokovic no longer 'one Slam wonder'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic brilliantly dominated a listless Andy Murray to claim his second Australian Open title on Sunday to confirm the arrival of a genuine third force at the top of men's tennis.

Murray, Djokovic do battle to fill the vacuum

Murray, Djokovic do battle to fill the vacuum

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will put friendship aside when they meet in Sunday's Australian Open final to decide who fills the power vacuum left by the early exits of Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer.

End of an era? Let's talk in six months! says Federer

End of an era? Let's talk in six months! says Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Roger Federer reacted with disdain when asked if Thursday's Australian Open semi-final defeat by Serbia's Novak Djokovic signalled the end of an era in men's tennis.

Emotions run high as Djokovic floors Federer

Emotions run high as Djokovic floors Federer

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Novak Djokovic stunned defending champion Roger Federer 7-6, 7-5, 6-4 to reach his second Australian Open final on Thursday after a match of high emotion which threatened to boil over. The hard-hitting Serb, who captured his only Grand Slam title in Melbourne three years ago, clearly rattled Federer who exchanged words with him in the third set.

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.

'Rafa slam' bites dust as Nadal is toppled

'Rafa slam' bites dust as Nadal is toppled

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

A tearful Rafa Nadal was stunned 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Wednesday, ending his quest to hold all four Grand Slam titles at once.

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.

No sweat as Nadal roars into quarters

No sweat as Nadal roars into quarters

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, Murray coast through

Aus Open Images: Nadal, Murray coast through

Rediff.com22 Jan 2011

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

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.

Marauding Nadal blows away Sweeting at Melbourne

Marauding Nadal blows away Sweeting at Melbourne

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

Rocket-heeled Rafa Nadal's bid for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam gained pace on Thursday with a 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 demolition of hapless American qualifier Ryan Sweeting at the Australian Open.

Aus Open: Nadal faces tricky path to grand slam sweep

Aus Open: Nadal faces tricky path to grand slam sweep

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Rafa Nadal will take on Brazilian world number 96 Marcos Daniel in his first round of the Australian Open but faces a rocky path in his bid to become the first man to hold all four grand slam crowns simultaneously since Rod Laver in 1969.