Tag: Nadal

China Open: Nadal to play Dimitrov in semi-finals

BEIJING: Rafael Nadal moved into the semi-finals of the China Open with a 6-4 7-6 (7-0) victory over American John Isner. The world number one...

Federer ready to team up with Nadal ahead of Laver Cup

  LONDON: With all the talk after the US Open on who the greatest tennis player of all time is, Roger Federer is simply excited...

Nadal crushes Anderson for 3rd US Open title, 16th Grand Slam

NEW YORK: Rafael Nadal against Kevin Anderson in the US Open final shaped up as quite a mismatch — and that’s exactly what it...

Nadal crushes Del Potro to reach US Open final

NEW YORK: Rafa Nadal was at his awe-inspiring best as he recovered from a first set wobble to crush Juan Martin del Potro 4-6...

Del Potro, Nadal ready to produce fireworks at US Open semi-finals

NEW YORK: Juan Martin del Potro and Rafa Nadal are still expected to produce some spectacular fireworks at the US Open on Friday, even...

Del Potro gate-crashes US Open, stuns Federer

NEW YORK: Juan Martin del Potro sensationally gate-crashed the US Open again on Wednesday, stunning five-champion Roger Federer and shattering hopes of a first...

Nadal overpowers Daniel at US Open

NEW YORK: World number one Rafa Nadal came from behind to dispatch underdog Taro Daniel of Japan (4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2) in front of...

Nadal, Osaka make headlines as rain causes US Open havoc

Rafael Nadal took his US Open first-round record to 13-0 but Japanese teenager Naomi Osaka stole the headlines by knocking out defending champion Angelique...

Rafael Nadal racks up 50th win in Barcelona

BARCELONA: Andy Murray made it 11 wins in 11 meetings with Feliciano Lopez while Rafael Nadal racked up a 50th win in Barcelona as...

Djokovic beats scare, Nadal eases at revamped US Open

Defending champion Novak Djokovic overcame an arm injury scare and long-time rival Rafael Nadal shone in 33-degree heat as the US Open showcased its...

Nadal to play in Australia ahead of Open for first time

World number five Rafael Nadal will play in the Brisbane International next year, organisers said on Wednesday, the first time the Spaniard has kicked...

Nadal to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles in Rio Olympics

Former World number one Rafael Nadal has announced on Tuesday that he will play at singles, doubles and mixed doubles at the Olympics despite...

Nadal still doubtful over participation in Rio Olympics

  Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to represent Spain at the Rio Olympics as his fitness...

Davis Cup hit by star pullouts, Nadal Rio appeal

The Davis Cup quarter-finals take place this weekend but are missing the superstar pulling power of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray and potentially overshadowed...

Nadal withdraws from French Open with wrist injury

Nine-time champion Rafael Nadal withdrew from the French Open with a left wrist injury on Friday, but insisted the heartbreaking setback did not mean...

Murray downs Nadal to reach Madrid Masters final

Defending champion Andy Murray registered just his second ever win over Rafael Nadal on clay to reach the Madrid Masters final 7-5, 6-4 on...

Nadal to be Spain’s flag-bearer at Rio Games

Rafael Nadal is getting a second chance to be Spain's Olympic flag-bearer. Four years ago, Nadal was selected to carry the Spanish flag at the...