Nadal happy to see Murray back on court
Andy Murray is one of the most important players in the tennis circuit and his comeback from injury should please everybody, 18-times Grand Slam winner Rafa Nadal has said.
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Unfiltered Kyrgios rips into Djokovic, Nadal
Australia’s Nick Kyrgios has branded Rafa Nadal a sore loser, the Spaniard’s uncle Toni an “idiot” and said world number one Novak Djokovic has a “sick obsession” with being liked in a podcast certain to ruffle feathers ahead of the French Open.
Underarm or underhanded? Kyrgios serve stokes debate
Having annoyed Rafa Nadal with an underarm serve at Acapulco, Nick Kyrgios doubled down with the tactic to win two points against hapless Serb Dusan Lajovic at the Miami Open and fire up a timeworn debate between modern fans and purists.
Djokovic ready to skip politics
Djokovic dismisses any suggestion of friction with Federer and Nadal as tennis politics spilled over to the Miami Open.
Kyrgios saves three match points, beats Nadal in Acapulco
Nick Kyrgios overcame a bout of nausea, a stiff back and saved three match points on the way to stunning top seed Rafa Nadal 3-6 7-6(2) 7-6(6) in the second round of the Acapulco International in Mexico on Wednesday.
Djokovic dominant, Osaka celebrates
Novak Djokovic claims a record seventh Australian Open crown as he demolished Rafa Nadal 6-3 6-2 6-3.
Ruthless Nadal beats Tiafoe to cruise into last four
Rafa Nadal keeps the flag flying for the old guard at the Australian Open.
Nadal blows away Berdych
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.
Nadal drubs Australian Duckworth
Nadal shows no signs of discomfort from his thigh strain as he sails through to the second round of the Australian Open.
Nadal pulls out of Brisbane International
Nadal has pulled out of this week’s Brisbane International due to a minor thigh strain.
Djokovic ousts Federer in epic semi
Novak Djokovic ruins Roger Federer’s ambitions of a 100th career title as he outlasted his great adversary 7-6(6) 5-7 7-6(3).
Nadal to skip ATP Asian swing
World number one Rafa Nadal said yesterday that he would skip the Asian leg of the ATP tour to recover.
Nadal survives Thiem test
Defending champion Rafa Nadal failed to win a single game in the opening set of his US Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem.
Nadal eases past Pospisil to reach third round
Nadal eases into the third round of the US Open with a regulation 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory.
Return of big names bolsters US Open draw
Rafa Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are still the favourites for the title.
Nadal back at number one
Rafa Nadal returns to the top of the world rankings after winning his eighth Italian Open title at the weekend.
Nadal confirms participation at Queen’s Club
World number one Nadal will return to this year’s Queen’s Club Championships.
Favourite Nadal weathers Schwartzman storm
Nadal was rattled by a feisty challenge from Diego Schwartzman but held firm to fend off the diminutive Argentine 6-3 6-7(4) 6-3 6-3.
Wawrinka, Nadal ready for Australia
Former champions Stan Wawrinka and Rafa Nadal gave Australian Open organisers a massive boost yesterday.
Berdych sees an end to the ‘big four’ era
Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal and Andy Murray era could end.
Nadal to make Australian return
World number one Rafa Nadal, who is struggling to get any match practice before the Australian Open.
Nadal withdraws from Brisbane
Nadal’s preparations for next month’s Australian Open suffers a blow after he withdrew from the Brisbane tournament.
Nadal has many more years at the top, says coach Moya
Nadal can compete at the top level for years to come if he stays healthy, coach says.
Federer and Nadal move within sight
Roger Federer crushes Philipp Kohlschreiber and remains on a collision course for a semi-final showdown with Rafa Nadal.
Nadal reclaims number one spot
Roger Federer is pulling out of the Cincinnati Open with a back injury, meaning Rafa Nadal will be the new world number one.
