Tag: Rafael Nadal
‘Worst clay match in 14 years’: Nadal crashes to Fognini in...
Monte Carlo: Rafael Nadal crashed out to Fabio Fognini in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Saturday with the Spanish star admitting his 6-4,...
Federer, Thiem into Indian Wells final as Nadal hobbles out
INDIAN WELLS: The 39th match between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal failed to materialize on Saturday as the world No. 2 Spaniard hobbled out of...
Federer, Nadal set up semi-final showdown at Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS: Rafael Nadal withstood the challenge of Russian Karen Khachanov to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Roger Federer at the ATP Indian Wells...
‘Perfect’ Djokovic finds ‘the zone’ to set up Nadal blockbuster final
MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic said he was "in the zone" and played a "perfect match" Friday to line up a blockbuster Australian Open final against his...
Nadal storms into Melbourne final with Tsitsipas blitz
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal said he has surprised himself with his outstanding level of tennis at this year's Australian Open after crushing Stefanos Tsitsipas in the...
Nadal hails ‘step forward’ after ruthless romp past De Minaur
MELBOURNE: Rafael Nadal declared "everything is a step forward" after brutally brushing aside Alex de Minaur at the Australian Open Friday in just the...
Nadal says ‘no pain’ after Sydney tie as Slam looms
SYDNEY: Injury-plagued world number two Rafael Nadal insists he is healthy and in no pain after coming through an exhibition game in Sydney, just...
Murray, Nadal look for Brisbane bounce-back after injury-hit 2018
MELBOURNE: Andy Murray aims to kick-start his stalled career in Brisbane this week after an injury-plagued 2018, with Spanish great Rafael Nadal also playing as...
Nadal confident about fitness for Australian Open
ABU DHABI: Rafael Nadal is "confident" he will be 100 per cent fit when the Australian Open starts in less than three weeks' time...
Djokovic says Zverev can ‘surpass’ his achievements
LONDON: Novak Djokovic says he sees similarities in Alexander Zverev's progression with his own career and believes the German is capable of exceeding his achievements...
‘New’ Djokovic wins Shanghai to close on world no.1 Nadal
SHANGHAI: The "new" Novak Djokovic warned that he was gunning for Rafael Nadal's world number one ranking after winning the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3,...
Nadal secures 11th French Open despite late injury scare
PARIS: Rafael Nadal claimed an 11th French Open title on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 demolition of Dominic Thiem despite a worrying injury...
Rain cuts short Nadal fightback, Muguruza crushes Sharapova
Rafael Nadal was locked in a French Open quarter-final tussle with Argentinian Diego Schwartzman when rain ended play on Wednesday, after Garbine Muguruza thrashed...
Nadal claims stunning eighth Rome Masters title
ROME: Rafael Nadal won the Rome Masters for the eighth time on Sunday when he defeated defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 after a stunning comeback.
German...
Rafael Nadal targets return following thigh injury at Acapulco this month
MADRID: Rafael Nadal expects to be back playing competitive tennis by the end of the month, the world No 1 revealed on Monday.
The 31-year-old was...
ATP Finals: Goffin puts Nadal out of his misery, Dimitrov wins
‘My season is finished. I had a commitment with the event, with the city, with myself. I tried hard. I did the thing...
Tennis: Nadal savouring winning feeling after injury hell
Shanghai: World number one Rafael Nadal said on Tuesday he savours each victory more than ever after returning to peak form this year following a succession...