Rafael Nadal

Nadal on track for Federer showdown at ATP Miami Open

Rafael Nadal took a step closer to a possible final against long-time rival Roger Federer in the Miami Open after a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday at Key Biscayne.
30 March 2017, 06:58 AM

Rafael Nadal rallies to reach fourth round at ATP Miami Open

Rafael Nadal came back from an awful first set to defeat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 and advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Sunday.
27 March 2017, 05:53 AM

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic advance to ATP Indian Wells 4th round

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer booked a mouthwatering fourth-round clash at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday, where five-time champion Novak Djokovic also advanced from the "group of death".
15 March 2017, 07:40 AM

Stan Wawrinka advances, to face lucky loser Yoshihito Nishioka

Stan Wawrinka breezed into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday and saw another seed removed from his path to the final when lucky loser Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan turned his match against Tomas Berdych upside down.
14 March 2017, 05:57 AM

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal advance at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a sixth ATP Indian Wells Masters crown with a two-set triumph over Kyle Edmund as the stars shone in the California desert.
13 March 2017, 06:13 AM

Rafael Nadal says three-set matches not solution for Davis Cup

The introduction of best-of-three set matches in the Davis Cup won't be enough to halt the drain of top talent from the 117-year-old world tennis tournament, Rafael Nadal said.
11 March 2017, 08:48 AM

Sam Querrey shocks Rafael Nadal to lift ATP Acapulco title

Unseeded American Sam Querrey stunned second-seeded Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Saturday to win the ATP Mexico Open and end the Spaniard's run of perfection in Acapulco.
5 March 2017, 06:14 AM

Andy Murray claims 45th career title with Dubai triumph

Andy Murray clinched his first title of 2017 and 45th of his career as he dominated Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-2 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships on Saturday.
5 March 2017, 05:17 AM

Rafael Nadal races into Acapulco ATP final

Two-time champion Rafael Nadal rolled into the final of the ATP Mexico Open on Friday with a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Croatian Marin Cilic that extended the Spaniard's unbeaten record in Acapulco.
4 March 2017, 05:44 AM

Djokovic upset, Nadal reaches semis

Rafael Nadal booked his semi-final spot at the Mexico Open by battling past Yoshihito Nishioka in straight sets, while top seed Novak Djokovic suffered another stunning exit in a shaky start to 2017.
3 March 2017, 08:42 AM

Nadal, Cilic into ATP Acapulco semi-finals

Rafael Nadal bounced back from a break down in both sets to defeat Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6 (7/2), 6-3 and book a spot in the semi-finals of the ATP Mexico Open.
3 March 2017, 04:46 AM

Federer fires in Dubai on return from Australian Open heroics

Roger Federer showed few signs of rust after a month off following his Australian Open heroics in sending Benoit Paire packing at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.
28 February 2017, 06:28 AM

Tennis: Djokovic, Kyrgios in lead roles at star-stripped Davis Cup

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios hope the Davis Cup heals the wounds of their painful Australian Open exits this weekend when they will be the only two men in the top 15 taking part.
2 February 2017, 07:17 AM

Tennis: Federer drops hints that the end may be nigh

Roger Federer dropped hints that his great career may be drawing to a close after his age-defying win over his Grand Slam nemesis Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open.
30 January 2017, 05:14 AM

Bring on the clay: Nadal

Rafa Nadal's hopes of a 15th grand slam title were crushed by an inspired Roger Federer in the Australian Open final but the rejuvenated Spaniard is already rubbing his hands together at the prospect of a "special" season on clay
29 January 2017, 15:31 PM

Federer beats Nadal in five-set thriller to win Australian Open, his 18th Grand Slam

Roger Federer wins a thrilling, five-set Australian Open final against his great rival Rafael Nadal to clinch a record-extending 18th Grand Slam.
29 January 2017, 12:25 PM

'Playing Rafa would be unreal'

Roger Federer made it as clear as he politely could that he would welcome the chance to renew his epic rivalry with Rafa Nadal, who plays Grigor Dimitrov in the second semifinal today, as he chases his 18th grand slam title.
26 January 2017, 18:00 PM

Nadal beats Raonic to reach semifinal

Rafael Nadal claimed a dominant straight-sets win over world number three Milos Raonic to advance to the semifinals at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
25 January 2017, 12:28 PM

Nadal beats Raonic to reach semifinal

Rafael Nadal claimed a dominant straight-sets win over world number three Milos Raonic to advance to the semifinals at the Australian Open on Wednesday.
25 January 2017, 12:28 PM

Nadal bests Zverev in five-set thriller

Rafael Nadal's ageing legs outlasted German teenager Alexander Zverev in an epic five sets as Serena Williams sailed into the last 16 at the Australian Open on Saturday.
21 January 2017, 18:00 PM