Sports / Rafael Nadal

Nadal, Murray set up semi date

2014-06-06 06:59

Spanish star overcomes first-set slump against compatriot Ferrer

Nadal, Murray set up French Open semifinal matchup

2014-06-05 16:26

Briefly, and only briefly, Rafael Nadal was in a difficult spot in the French Open quarterfinals. For the first time in this year's tournament, the eight-time champion dropped a set.

Rivals eye flaws in Nadal's armor

2014-05-25 07:14

Say it quietly, but some flaws are appearing in the suit of armor Rafael Nadal usually wears on a claycourt as the Spaniard sets his sights on a ninth French Open title.

Djokovic, Serena Williams take Italian Open titles

2014-05-19 08:59

Novak Djokovic extended his recent dominance over Rafael Nadal by rallying for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 victory Sunday to win the Italian Open for the third time - then dedicated the title to his flood-hit native Serbia.

Nadal wins Madrid Open after Nishikori retires

2014-05-12 16:44

Rafael Nadal finally won another clay-court title, although not in a manner that alleviated any concerns about his recent form on his favorite surface.

Rafa eager to return to clay play

2014-04-04 07:16

Rafa Nadal is eager to get back to his favored clay after what he called a "good but not fantastic" start to the year with two titles and two runners-up spots, the world No 1 said on Wednesday.

Serena Williams, Nadal cruise to Madrid 3rd round

2014-05-08 10:21

Serena Williams and Rafael Nadal breezed into the Madrid Open third round with their title defenses facing little strain on Wednesday, while Andy Murray made a successful return to clay after nearly a year's absence.

Nadal sent tumbling out of Barcelona Open

2014-04-26 08:04

Misfiring Rafa Nadal crashed out of the Barcelona Open on Friday at the hands of fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro who avenged last year's final defeat by winning their quarter-final 2-6 7-6 (7-5) 6-4.

Djokovic beats Nadal for fourth Miami title

2014-03-31 09:51

Novak Djokovic tamed world number one Rafa Nadal 6-3 6-3 to claim his fourth Sony Open title on Sunday, denying the Spaniard a maiden win on the Miami hardcourts.

Nadal shows Hewitt respect but no mercy in Miami rout

2014-03-23 14:36

If there was ever a tennis match that was going to be a fight to death it would probably be between fiery Spaniard Rafa Nadal and the battling Australian Lleyton Hewitt.

Nadal and Sharapova out at Indian Wells

2014-03-11 14:42

Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova were upset in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday.

Nadal still haunted by Open loss

2014-03-08 08:43

Rafael Nadal launches his Indian Wells ATP Masters title defence still feeling the sting of his loss to Stanislas Wawrinka in the Australian Open final.

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