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Guys, take your shirt off!

Guys, take your shirt off!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Check out how fans go wild when tennis stars take off their shirts.

Back at full power, Nadal closing in on La Decima

Back at full power, Nadal closing in on La Decima

Rediff.com24 May 2017

Since returning in January Rafael Nadal looks a man reborn. No wonder it is hard to find anyone not backing him to claim 'La Decima' in Paris.

Nadal pulls out of Buenos Aires tournament

Nadal pulls out of Buenos Aires tournament

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Rafael Nadal will miss next week's ATP tournament in Buenos Aires following a stomach bug that has hindered his recovery from the back injury he sustained at the Australian Open.

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

US Open PIX: Tiafoe knocks out Nadal; Swiatek survives

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

A summary of Monday's action at the US Open.

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Factbox: A list of French Open men's champions over time

Rediff.com26 May 2017

The 2nd major of the year, the French Open will start on the weekend. With the clay-court grand slam starting on Sunday, here is the list of French Open champions over the years

Andreescu will not defend US Open title

Andreescu will not defend US Open title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The 20-year-old Canadian, who has not competed since she suffered a knee injury last October, said on Twitter she made the difficult decision because the COVID-19 outbreak has compromised her ability to reach her highest level of form.

Nadal logs 50th win at Barcelona Open after cruising into quarters

Nadal logs 50th win at Barcelona Open after cruising into quarters

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Third seed Rafael Nadal remains on course for a 10th Barcelona Open title, advancing to the quarter finals with a routine 6-3, 6-4 victory over Kevin Anderson.

Nadal claims record-extending 10th Monte Carlo title

Nadal claims record-extending 10th Monte Carlo title

Rediff.com23 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal claimed a record-extending 10th Monte Carlo Masters title as he geared up for his beloved French Open with a 6-1, 6-3 victory against fellow Spaniard Albert Ramos on Sunday.

US Open: Medvedev, Swiatek heavy favourites

US Open: Medvedev, Swiatek heavy favourites

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Medvedev opened as the +225 favorite at BetMGM but has seen his odds lengthen slightly despite the absence of two of his top threats. He has had a rollercoaster 2022 since falling to Nadal in the Australian Open final.

Roddick's hopes fade after Berdych defeat

Roddick's hopes fade after Berdych defeat

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Andy Roddick's hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the ATP World Tour Finals were hanging by a thread on Wednesday as the American was beaten 7-5, 6-3 by revived Czech Tomas Berdych at the O2 Arena.

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Nadal to skip US Open due to COVID-19 concerns

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

World number two Rafael Nadal confirmed on Tuesday that he will not defend his US Open crown this year at Flushing Meadows as organisers released the singles entry list for the Grand Slam. Spain's Nadal had said in June that he had reservations about travelling to the U.S. amid the COVID-19 pandemic and he joins women's world number one Australian Ash Barty in skipping the tournament due to COVID-19 concerns.

Federer no match for Nadal's athleticism, says McEnroe

Federer no match for Nadal's athleticism, says McEnroe

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

There are few more impressive sights in sport than Roger Federer in full flow on a tennis court but the Swiss great cannot compare with Rafael Nadal as an athlete, says former world No.1 John McEnroe.

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Thiem not ready for Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Nadal said the two-week gap between the French Open and Wimbledon was not enough time for him to recuperate

Slumping Nadal set for first slam-less year since 2005

Slumping Nadal set for first slam-less year since 2005

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Rafael Nadal is likely to end the year without a grand slam singles title for the first time since his debut French Open crown in 2005 following his shock Wimbledon exit on Thursday, his uncle and coach Toni has conceded.

Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with visa cancellation

Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' with visa cancellation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

The Serbian champion said he hoped the focus would now return to tennis

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Spaniards Nadal, Muguruza named ITF world champions

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Garbine Muguruza were named as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) world champions on Friday - the first time in 19 years the awards have gone to players from the same country.

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Djokovic, Nadal and Serena enter US Open tune-up

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

Former champions Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams have all entered next month's Western & Southern Open in New York, which will serve as a tune-up for the US Open, tournament organisers said on Wednesday. Organisers of the August 20-28 event, which was relocated from Cincinnati this year because of COVID-19, said defending champions Daniil Medvedev and Madison Keys are also among the initial entries.

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Masks, shades on as French Open gets started

Rediff.com30 May 2021

This year's French Open welcomes up to 5,388 spectators

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Zverev, Osaka, Barty cruise

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the 2022 Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.

Paes to partner Nadal in Paris Masters

Paes to partner Nadal in Paris Masters

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes is set to partner Spanish legend Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles event at the 3,288,530 euro Paris Masters to be played on the indoor hard courts of the Palais Omnisports in Bercy next week.

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Stanislavskyi holds the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest tennis player

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

French Open champ Swiatek equals Venus's record!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

* Swiatek started playing tennis in an attempt to emulate her older sister, who competed briefly on the junior circuit.

Nadal, Murray move into Barcelona semis

Nadal, Murray move into Barcelona semis

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Rafael Nadal survived a difficult start to see off Chung Hyeon of South Korea in straight sets and reach the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open for a 10th time on Friday.

Wimbledon's seedings system 'not a good thing': Nadal

Wimbledon's seedings system 'not a good thing': Nadal

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Rafael Nadal has criticised Wimbledon's unique seedings formula, which could hinder his chances of a third title when the tournament starts on Monday.

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

Nadal thrashes Kyrgios to win China Open; Unseeded Garcia shocks Halep

Rediff.com8 Oct 2017

World number one Rafael Nadal produced a ruthless performance to win his 75th singles title, beating Australian Nick Kyrgios 6-2, 6-1 in the China Open final on Sunday.

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Djokovic rues missed chances, says Rafa deserved win

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'He was a better player I think in important moments.'

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Can Djokovic dethrone claycourt king Nadal?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Novak Djokovic has suffered more than his fair share of heartache against Rafael Nadal at the French Open but Sunday's final offers him a chance to dethrone the claycourt king.

No pain, no gain for Nadal

No pain, no gain for Nadal

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Rafael Nadal, who was out of competitive action for over six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was at pains to point out that not everything was as easy as it looks.

Nadal favourite for French Open: Sanchez Vicario

Nadal favourite for French Open: Sanchez Vicario

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The women's singles is wide open, Arantxa said, but picked Halep as favourite.

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Friends Thiem, Zverev turn foes in semis

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

World number five Dominic Thiem heads into Friday's Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev knowing he will have to put their friendship aside to continue his charge towards a maiden Grand Slam title.

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.

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

I couldn't have defeated Nadal at French Open, reckons Federer

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

'Obviously Rafa is in great position to finish World No. 1'

Dominic Thiem, a Grand Slam Champ with many firsts

Dominic Thiem, a Grand Slam Champ with many firsts

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Grit, determination, nerves were all on show at the US Open final.

Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon

Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

'Last year I was one point away to the final. I felt competitive last couple of years, so why do I need to change that?'

What to expect at the Australian Open...

What to expect at the Australian Open...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rafael Nadal is tied with Roger Federer as the player with the most men's singles majors and the Spaniard can now overtake his great rival who has skipped the Australian Open.

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Rafael Nadal warmed up for the French Open with a battling 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win over world number one Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard claimed a record-extending 10th Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday in the latest chapter of their rivalry.

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Medvedev makes winning start; Nadal sails through

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

'Big Three' planning to help lower-ranked players: Djokovic

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'I spoke to Roger and Rafa a few days ago and we had a conversation about the near future of tennis. How we can contribute to help lower ranked guys who are obviously struggling the most.'

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Nadal survives early wobble to book last 16 spot at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Nadal will next face Ukraine's Alexandr Dolgopolov.

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rafael reigns under closed 'roof' at US Open

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Rafael Nadal boasted after his first-round US Open match that he had a video recording of being the first player to hit a ball in practice under the new roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium.