Nadal rues 'lost opportunity' in SW19 loss to Muller Rafael Nadal called his epic five-set defeat by Gilles Muller at Wimbledon a "lost opportunity". Tennis • 11 Jul 17
Nadal bows out to Muller after Wimbledon marathon French Open champion Rafael Nadal's challenge for a third Wimbledon title was ended by Luxembourg's Gilles Muller as the Spaniard succumbed in a five-set classic. Tennis • 10 Jul 17
Murray advances as Thiem beats Djokovic at French Open Dominic Thiem stunned defending champion Novak Djokovic to set up a French Open semi-final against Rafael Nadal, while Andy Murray is also through Tennis • 07 Jun 17
Nadal and Djokovic reach quarter-finals in Paris Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic closed in on a French Open clash, with the Spaniard continuing to look very much the man to beat. Tennis • 04 Jun 17
Nadal claims record fifth Madrid Open title Rafael Nadal consolidated his flying start to the clay-court season by taking a record-extending fifth Madrid Open title on Sunday, battling past a determined Dominic … Tennis • 14 May 17
Nadal ends his Djokovic losing streak to make final Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak against Novak Djokovic in emphatic fashion by thrashing the world number two 6-2 6-4 on Saturday to reach … Tennis • 13 May 17
Nadal sets records with Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters win Rafael Nadal landed a record 10th title at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters on Sunday to make ATP history. Tennis • 23 Apr 17
Federer continues renaissance with Miami Open victory Roger Federer denied Rafael Nadal a first Miami Open title as he powered his way to a straight-sets victory in Sunday's final. Tennis • 02 Apr 17
Federer goes the distance to beat Nadal Down Under Roger Federer is the Australian Open champion after beating Rafael Nadal 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 in Melbourne to capture his 18th major. Tennis • 29 Jan 17
All-time greats defy odds to set up dream final When Rafael Nadal was sobbing in the back of the car, a ninth grand slam final with Roger Federer seemed a long way away. Tennis • 29 Jan 17
Nadal: Fresher Federer has the edge for final Rafael Nadal admitted his exhausting five-set victory over Grigor Dimitrov will put him at a disadvantage against Roger Federer in the Australian Open final. Tennis • 27 Jan 17
Nadal quits season to focus on full recovery Former world number one Rafael Nadal ended his 2016 early on Thursday in a bid to fully recover from the left wrist injury that has … Tennis • 20 Oct 16
Russian hackers release files on global stars Olympic champions Mo Farah, Rafael Nadal and Justin Rose were among athletes targeted on Monday in the latest leak of confidential medical documents that the … Athletics • 19 Sep 16
Djokovic makes short work of Edmund at US Open Novak Djokovic feasted against unseeded Briton Kyle Edmund, gobbling up a large serving of points in a 6-2 6-1 6-4 romp that put him into … Tennis • 05 Sep 16
Rafael Nadal confirms Olympic participation Spain's Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will compete in all three tennis events at the Rio Olympics despite being not at his best after being … Olympics • 03 Aug 16
Nadal still unsure of Olympic fitness Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to represent Spain at the Rio Olympics as his fitness concerns … Olympics • 01 Aug 16
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Wimbledon Rafael Nadal will not play at Wimbledon this month because of the wrist injury that forced him out of the French Open. Tennis • 09 Jun 16
Nadal, Djokovic and Thiem progress in France Novak Djokovic wasted a few opportunities but safely reached the third round of the French Open with a 7-5 6-3 6-4 victory against Belgian qualifier … Tennis • 26 May 16
Nadal reaches Barcelona final yet again Rafael Nadal reached the final of the Barcelona Open for the ninth time by beating German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3 6-3 on Saturday. Tennis • 23 Apr 16
Nadal turns on style to take Monte Carlo title Rafael Nadal stepped up his recovery from injury and illness as he outlasted Frenchman Gael Monfils to claim the ninth Monte Carlo Masters title of … Tennis • 17 Apr 16
Nadal edges out Murray to make Monte Carlo final Rafa Nadal continued his resurgence with a thrilling 2-6 6-4 6-2 victory over world number two Andy Murray on Saturday to set up a Monte … Tennis • 16 Apr 16
Nadal defeats Wawrinka at ATP World Tour Finals Rafael Nadal claimed revenge against Stan Wawrinka to set up a clash with Andy Murray at the ATP World Tour Finals. Tennis • 17 Nov 15
Federer sets up Swiss Indoors final against Nadal Roger Federer will face Rafael Nadal in the final of the Swiss Indoors in Basle after seeing off American Jack Sock on Saturday. Tennis • 31 Oct 15
Djokovic overpowers Nadal to lift China Open title World number one Novak Djokovic dispatched Rafael Nadal in ruthless fashion 6-2 6-2 to win his sixth China Open crown in seven years in Bejing … Tennis • 11 Oct 15
Nadal and Djokovic set for dream final in Beijing Rafael Nadal gained revenge on Fabio Fognini for his shock US Open defeat by beating the Italian in straight sets to reach the final of … Tennis • 10 Oct 15
