Sports / Rafael Nadal

Former China Open champion Nadal back in Beijing

2013-06-08 17:51

China Open organizers on Saturday confirmed the participation of 2013 Roland Garros finalist and 2005 China Open Champion Rafael Nadal at this year's tournament, making his first appearance in Beijing in four years.

Unstoppable Nadal edges Djokovic to reach eighth Paris final

2013-06-08 10:47

Rafa Nadal displayed the athleticism and self-belief that earned him seven French Open titles to tame Novak Djokovic 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-7(3) 9-7 in a pulsating 4-1/2 hour Roland Garros semi-final on Friday.

Novak, Nadal set for epic duel

2013-06-07 17:17

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal meet for the 35th time on Friday with a French Open final place at stake as well as their reputations as the two heavyweights of the sport.

Same old Nadal turns claycourt machine once again

2013-06-06 08:52

Rafa Nadal turned claycourt machine once again with a 6-2 6-3 6-1 demolition of Swiss ninth seed Stanislas Wawrinka in the French Open quarter-finals.
Djokovic ends golden oldie Haas' Paris adventure

Nadal tastes birthday win, Djokovic invulnerable

2013-06-04 10:25

All Rafael Nadal wanted for his 27th birthday at the French Open on Monday was his forehand back and he got his wish as the Spaniard's most feared weapon demolished Japan's Kei Nishikori and sent the defending champion into the quarter-finals.

Nadal, Federer enter 3rd round at French Open

2013-06-01 08:28

Defending champion Rafael Nadal survived an early scare in the second round to beat Martin Klizan while second seed Roger Federer reached the last 16 with an easy win over 30th seed Julien Benneteau.

Nadal beat Federer in straight sets

2013-05-20 11:08

Rafael Nadal achieved an unexpectedly easy win over Roger Federer in their 30th clash as the Spaniard bagged his seventh Rome Masters title on Sunday.

Federer, Nadal reached semis in Rome

2013-05-18 10:20

World No 3 Roger Federer moved one step closer to his first title this season when he beat Jerzy Janowicz 6-4, 7-6 (2) to advance to the semifinals of the Italian Open on Friday.

Nadal and Williams win champions at Madrid Open

2013-05-13 15:46

Rafael Nadal sped to victory in the final of the Madrid Open this Sunday as he defeated number 16 seed Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4.

Higher French Open seeding for Nadal unnecessary - Federer

2013-05-07 15:49

Rafa Nadal's seeding at the French Open is irrelevant as the Spaniard's prowess on clay means he will always be dangerous, said his rival Roger Federer.

Djokovic ends Nadal's Monte Carlo reign

2013-04-22 11:27

Novak Djokovic ended Rafael Nadal's eight-year reign at the Monte Carlo Masters with a clinical 6-2 7-6 victory in the final on Sunday.

French Open should give Nadal higher seeding, says Forget

2013-04-22 09:33

The French Open should consider protecting Rafael Nadal with a higher seeding to avoid a potential quarterfinal clash with Novak Djokovic, according to Roland Garros committee member Guy Forget.

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