Nadal unconvinced by Kyrgios Rafael Nadal claims the jury is still out on teenage sensation Nick Kyrgios' star quality despite the Australian blasting past world number one Nadal at … Tennis • 02 Jul 14
Nadal overcomes early setback to win with ease Rafael Nadal started slowly again but the prospect of a Wimbledon upset was swiftly doused as poor Mikhail Kukushkin felt the full force of the … Tennis • 28 Jun 14
Wimbledon: Men's preview RTÉ Sport's John O'Donovan assess the main contenders ahead of Andy Murray's defence of his Wimbledon title. Tennis • 23 Jun 14
Murray eases into French Open quarters Wimbledon champion Andy Murray beat Fernando Verdasco in straight sets to reach the French Open quarter-finals. Tennis • 02 Jun 14
Djokovic too good for Nadal in Rome Novak Djokovic handed world no.1 Rafael Nadal a rare defeat on clay, a week ahead of the French Open, as he won the Italian Open … Tennis • 18 May 14
Nadal cruises past Fognini in Miami World number one Rafael Nadal booked his place in the quarter-finals of the Sony Open after thumping 14th seed Fabio Fognini in Miami. Tennis • 26 Mar 14
Nadal eases past challenge of Hewitt Rafael Nadal had little trouble disposing of Lleyton Hewitt in the second round of the Sony Open in Miami. Tennis • 23 Mar 14
Defending champions Nadal, Sharapova fall Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova both crashed out on a day of shocks at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Tennis • 11 Mar 14
Wawrinka seals victory at Australian Open Stanislas Wawrinka has won the Australian Open men's singles title by beating Rafael Nadal 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-3 in the final in Melbourne. Tennis • 26 Jan 14
Nadal sees off Federer for final spot Rafael Nadal maintained his dominance over Roger Federer to set up an Australian Open final against Stanislas Wawrinka. Tennis • 24 Jan 14
Del Potro exits Australian Open Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer are all safely through to the third round of the Australian Open but Juan Martin Del Potro is … Tennis • 16 Jan 14
Djokovic accounts for Nadal in China Open final Top seed Novak Djokovic claimed his fourth China Open crown with a straight-sets victory over second seed Rafael Nadal. Tennis • 06 Oct 13
Djokovic named top seed for US Open Novak Djokovic has been named the top seed for the US Open with Rafael Nadal seeded second and defending champion Andy Murray third. Tennis • 20 Aug 13
Federer has Nadal & Murray in his way at Wimbledon Defending champion Roger Federer may find Rafa Nadal and home favourite Andy Murray blocking his path to another Wimbledon final after being drawn in the … Tennis • 21 Jun 13
Nadal wins Barcelona Open Spain's Rafael Nadal claimed his eighth title in nine years at the ATP Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell this afternoon with a straight-sets triumph over compatriot … Tennis • 28 Apr 13
Nadal canters into Barcelona final Rafael Nadal is still to miss out on a final in 2013 after he continued his long winning run at the Barcelona Open. Tennis • 27 Apr 13
Nadal celebrates first title since return Rafael Nadal celebrated a title win in his second tournament back following seven months out injured as he swept aside David Nalbandian in straight sets … Tennis • 18 Feb 13
Zeballos shocks Nadal in final Horacio Zeballos produced a stunning upset to deny Rafael Nadal victory in his comeback tournament from injury and illness at the VTR Open in Chile. Tennis • 11 Feb 13
Nadal pulls out of Australian Open World number four Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open due to a stomach virus. Tennis • 28 Dec 12
Nadal forced to put comeback on hold Rafael Nadal's comeback from a long-term knee injury has been put on hold by an illness that has ruled him out of an exhibition tournament … Tennis • 26 Dec 12
Nadal puts his fitness before results Rafael Nadal will not worry about results as he makes his latest comeback from persistent knee problems. Tennis • 22 Dec 12
Nadal revises expectations ahead of comeback Rafael Nadal has set his sights on victory when he makes his return from long-term injury at the Mubadala Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi at … Tennis • 11 Dec 12
Nadal rules out success in Australia Rafael Nadal has targeted a return to full fitness by April after dismissing his chances of making a winning comeback to grand slam tennis at … Tennis • 04 Dec 12
Nadal makes return to training Rafael Nadal has returned to the training court for the first time since a series of knee injuries that forced his withdrawal from the US … Tennis • 20 Nov 12
Nadal rules himself out of upcoming events Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the Paris Masters and the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London because of his left knee problem. Tennis • 25 Oct 12