Nadal finishes with a flourish in Australian Open win Rafael Nadal dropped his first set of the Australian Open but recovered to defeat Karen Khachanov 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-1 and reach the fourth round ... Tennis • 20 hrs
Nadal eases past Hanfmann at Australian Open Rafa Nadal put on a clinical performance to ease past German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann 6-2 6-3 6-4 and reach the third round of the Australian ... Australian Open • 19 Jan
Nadal earns timely win at Melbourne Summer Set Rafael Nadal warmed up for the Australian Open by clinching the Melbourne Summer Set title with a straight-sets victory over American qualifier Maxime Cressy. Tennis • 09 Jan
Oz Open confident on Nadal, uncertain on Djokovic Australian Open chief Craig Tiley is confident Rafa Nadal will be at Melbourne Park for next month's Grand Slam despite testing positive for Covid-19, but ... Australian Open • 22 Dec 21
20-time major winner Nadal unsure of a return to action Rafa Nadal said he still does not know when he will play tennis again as he works to complete his recovery from a recurring foot ... Tennis • 14 Oct 21
Federer 'feeling strong' after knee surgery Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation. Tennis • 21 Sep 21
Back issue rules Nadal out of Dubai event Rafa Nadal will not compete at next week's ATP 500 event in Dubai as he has not recovered fully from a back issue sustained ahead ... Tennis • 11 Mar 21
Australian Open leadup events are 'uncertain' - ATP Tennis authorities have encountered "challenges" over the arrival dates of players in Australia ahead of the new 2021 season, the men's ATP Tour said, throwing ... Tennis • 18 Nov 20
Djokovic and Nadal move into French Open semi-finals Claycourt master Rafa Nadal passed his first real test of this year's French Open with a 7-6(4) 6-4 6-1 victory against Italian rising star Jannik ... Tennis • 07 Oct 20
Nadal and Thiem ease into French Open second round Rafael Nadal started his quest for a record-extending 13th French Open title with a straightforward 6-4 6-4 6-2 first-round win against Belarusian Egor Gerasimov. Tennis • 28 Sep 20
Nadal has things to fix before the French Open Rafael Nadal is hopeful he will be able to address the issues in his game that contributed to a shock Italian Open defeat before the ... Tennis • 20 Sep 20
Djokovic, Nadal & Serena to tune up for US Open in NYC Former champions Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams have all entered next month's Western & Southern Open in New York, which will serve as ... Tennis • 29 Jul 20
Nadal eases into Australian Open second round Rafael Nadal opened his campaign with a 6-2 6-3 6-0 victory over Bolivia's Hugo Dellien. Tennis • 21 Jan 20
Novak Djokovic beats Rafael Nadal as Serbia win ATP Cup Novak Djokovic inspired Serbia to victory over Spain in the inaugural ATP Cup final, beating Rafael Nadal and then triumphing in the doubles Tennis • 12 Jan 20
Rafa Nadal sets up Novak Djokovic showdown at ATP Cup Novak Djokovic helped Serbia into Sunday's ATP Cup final and Rafa Nadal followed suit as Spain reached the decider Tennis • 11 Jan 20
Dominant Nadal powers past Tsonga World number two Rafa Nadal marched into the fourth round at Wimbledon with a dominant 6-2 6-3 6-2 rout of France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga on Saturday. Tennis • 06 Jul 19
Ruthless Nadal beats Tiafoe to cruise into last four Rafa Nadal kept the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 win over American Frances Tiafoe for ... Tennis • 22 Jan 19
Unseeded Tiafoe awaits imperious Nadal in last eight Rafa Nadal routed Tomas Berdych 6-0 6-1 7-6(4) in a centre court masterclass to charge into the quarter-finals of the Australian Open. Tennis • 20 Jan 19
Powerful start for Rafa Nadal at Australian Open Former champion Rafa Nadal showed no signs of discomfort from his thigh strain as he sailed through to the second round of the Australian Open ... Tennis • 14 Jan 19
Djokovic marks return to top spot with Paris win Novak Djokovic celebrated his return to the summit of world tennis with a stroll into the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters Tennis • 01 Nov 18
Nadal ready to step up defence of US Open title Rafael Nadal believes now is the moment to step up the defence of his US Open title after another tough battle against Nikoloz Basilashvili. Tennis • 03 Sep 18
Djokovic outlasts Nadal in classic Wimbledon semi-final Novak Djokovic has beaten Rafael Nadal to reach the Wimbledon men's singles final Tennis • 14 Jul 18
French Open: Nadal has Schwartzman battle on his hands Rafa Nadal will resume his rain-interrupted French Open quarter-final against Argentine Diego Schwartzman on Thursday, with the defending champion trailing by a set. Tennis • 06 Jun 18
French Open: Ruthless Nadal breezes into last 16 Rafa Nadal powered past his old friend Richard Gasquet as the 10-time Roland Garros champion bulldozed past the local favourite 6-3 6-2 6-2 to reach ... Tennis • 02 Jun 18
Nadal withdraws from Mexico Open Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Mexico Open after suffering pain in the area of a hip injury that forced him to pull out of ... Tennis • 28 Feb 18
