Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters

Nadal powers past Norrie to reach Bastad quarters

Rafael Nadal continued his Olympic preparations with a confident 6-4, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie at the Bastad Open on Thursday, showing signs of the power hitting that fired him to 14 French Open titles.
Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters

Nadal overpowers Kubler to reach Brisbane quarters

Rafael Nadal continued his impressive comeback by overpowering wildcard Jason Kubler 6-1, 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.
Federer, Nadal lead stars swinging racquets for bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal lead stars swinging racquets for bushfire relief 1

Tennis superstars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal jointly donated A$250,000 (US$172,000) for Australian bushfire relief at a charity fundraiser in smoggy Melbourne on Wednesday (Jan 15).
Nadal sends injured Ferrer into Grand Slam retirement

Nadal sends injured Ferrer into Grand Slam retirement

World number one and defending US Open champion Rafael Nadal sent his close friend David Ferrer into Grand Slam retirement on Monday (Aug 27) when his veteran compatriot was forced to quit their first round match with an injury.
Nadal thrashes Thiem to ease into Monte Carlo semis

Nadal thrashes Thiem to ease into Monte Carlo semis

Rafael Nadal crushed fifth seed Dominic Thiem 6-0, 6-2 to romp into the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Friday (Apr 20) as he stepped up his bid for an 11th title in style.
Nadal unfazed by rankings race on return

Nadal unfazed by rankings race on return

ACAPULCO, Mexico: Rafael Nadal says he will not be thinking about reclaiming his world number one ranking when he makes his return from injury at the Mexico Open in Acapulco on Tuesday (Feb 27).
Nadal defeats del Potro to win Indian Wells title

Nadal defeats del Potro to win Indian Wells title

Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win his third Indian Wells ATP Masters title and cement his return from a seven-month injury layoff.
Ferrer ready to defy Nadal at French Open

Ferrer ready to defy Nadal at French Open

David Ferrer says he is ready to face the toughest challenge in world tennis - going up against Rafael Nadal on the claycourts of Roland Garros at the French Open.
Nadal dominates Djokovic to win Rome Masters

Nadal dominates Djokovic to win Rome Masters

Rafael Nadal won his sixth Rome Masters title in a rain-postponed final against Novak Djokovic here on Monday, defeating the world number one 7-5, 6-3.
Spain, Argentina take lead in Davis Cup semis

Spain, Argentina take lead in Davis Cup semis

Four days after losing a grueling U.S. Open final to Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal dropped only four games Friday in helping Spain to a 2-0 start against France in the Davis Cup semifinals.
Brilliant Djokovic downs Nadal to win US Open

Brilliant Djokovic downs Nadal to win US Open

Novak Djokovic shrugged off a back scare to defeat defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-2, 6-7 (3/7), 6-1 to clinch the US Open on Monday, his third Grand Slam title of the year in an epic, brutal final.
Nadal in US Open health drama, Murray eases on

Nadal in US Open health drama, Murray eases on

Defending champion Rafael Nadal shocked the US Open when he collapsed in an agony of cramps during a news conference while Andy Murray stayed on course for a semi-final clash against the Spaniard.
Nadal, Djokovic, Federer advance in Cincinnati

Nadal, Djokovic, Federer advance in Cincinnati

Top seed Novak Djokovic has breezed through his third round match but world No. 2 Rafael Nadal was pushed to the limit before he reached the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.
Nadal survives scare to advance

Nadal survives scare to advance

World number two Rafael Nadal extended his perfect record against Fernando Verdasco on Thursday but needed three tiebreak sets to outlast his fellow Spaniard at the Cincinnati Masters.
Tsonga shatters Federer at Wimbledon to face Djokovic

Tsonga shatters Federer at Wimbledon to face Djokovic

World number one Rafael Nadal said he was saddened to see old rival Roger Federer knocked out of Wimbledon as the 16-time Grand Slam title winner slumped to a landmark defeat to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
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