Rafael Nadal

Australian Open tennis: Bushfire smoke interrupts practice

Toxic air meant practice sessions were halted as players Alexander Zverev and Rafael Nadal warmed up for the first major of the year. Organizers remain confident the event will start on time,…

5 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Nadal withdraws from Paris Masters

Top seed Rafael Nadal withdrew from the Paris Masters shortly before his opening match against fellow Spaniard Fernando Verdasco on Wednesday (October 31), meaning he will lose the ATP number one ranking…

6 years ago

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Nadal claims 11th French title

Rafael Nadal is champion once again. The Spaniard won the French Open on Sunday, matching a record of 11 titles at a single major.…

6 years ago

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Nadal says ‘my season is over’ after painful defeat in London

The spirit was as strong as ever but Rafael Nadal's troublesome knee failed him in the end as the Spaniard quit the ATP Finals after a painful defeat by Belgium's David Goffin…

7 years ago

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Nadal and Thiem limber up for ATP Tour finals

World number one Rafael Nadal has trained with Marin Cilic ahead of the ATP Tour Finals in London.…

7 years ago

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Federer named comeback player of the year ahead of ATP World Tour Finals

The top eight players of 2017 are in London for the ATP World Tour Finals with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal the favourites to win the title.…

7 years ago

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Nadal worried about illegal Catalan referendum

Rafael Nadal is worried about the upcoming Catalan referendum saying the region should remain part of Spain.…

7 years ago

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Rafael Nadal banks third U.S. Open title

A relentless Rafael Nadal thumps Kevin Anderson to win the U.S. Open, earning the Spaniard his second grand slam title of the season and 16th of his career.…

7 years ago

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U.S. Open draw: Federer, Nadal could compete in semifinals

Both Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer were announced to be in the top half of the U.S. Open's bracket, suggesting the two tennis stars could meet in this year's semifinals.…

7 years ago

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