Djokovic, Federer, Nadal primed to tighten grip
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are set to tighten their private stranglehold on Wimbledon as rivals struggle to keep afloat as they bid to dethrone the sport’s A-list stars.
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Federer seeded second at Wimbledon, Nadal drops to third
Eight-time champion Roger Federer was confirmed as the second seed for Wimbledon yesterday, bumping Rafael Nadal down to third despite being ranked below the Spaniard.
Nadal slams Wimbledon seeding system
Rafael Nadal has complained about Wimbledon’s seeding system after the Spaniard was placed at number three, behind Roger Federer, for next week’s grand slam in London.
Ambitious Nadal will not play before Wimbledon
French Open champion Rafael Nadal said he will play no grasscourt warm-up tournaments ahead of Wimbledon but is confident he can mount a challenge for a third title in southwest London.
Federer hopes to break Rafa’s rhythm
Roger Federer has used just about everything in his vast armoury to try and beat Rafael Nadal at the French Open.
Nadal and Federer set up classic French Open semi-final
French Open fans will be treated to the semi-final they had always hoped for as great rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal advanced in contrasting fashion on Tuesday to set up a last-four encounter at Roland Garros.
Federer, Nadal power into third round
Roger Federer breezed into the third round of the French Open for the 15th time on Wednesday by seeing off German lucky loser Oscar Otte, while 11-time champion Rafael Nadal and Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed.
Nadal back to his merciless old self
Claycourt master Rafael Nadal quickly adapted to the new surroundings at Roland Garros with a 6-2 6-1 6-3 demolition of German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the first round of the French Open on Monday.
Nadal blows away Djokovic
Rafael Nadal proved that he would still be the man to beat when the French Open begins later this month after he humbled Novak Djokovic 6-0 4-6 6-1.
Nadal hoping for a clay turnaround after Madrid exit
Rafael Nadal heads into the final fortnight of the countdown to the French Open facing uncertainty after crashing out in his bid for a sixth title at the Madrid Open.
Barcelona beckons for Nadal
Rafael Nadal says he won’t waste time dwelling on his weekend Monte Carlo semi-final loss but instead will concentrate on bouncing back at the Barcelona Open.
Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals
Nadal has pulled out of ATP Tour Finals in London due to injury, so Novak Djokovic will end the year as world number one.
Nadal topples birthday boy Tsitsipas
Rafael Nadal ends the red-hot run of Greek upstart Stefanos Tsitsipas with a 6-2 7-6(4) win on Sunday.
No time for reminiscing for Nadal
Nadal returns to the scene of his most epic triumph against Roger Federer still believing he can reawaken his Wimbledon best.
Nadal, master of the impossible
The Spaniard Rafael Nadal secures an 11th title at Roland Garros and 17th major of his career by winning the French Open.
Nadal reaches 11th French Open semi
Nadal loses his first set at the French Open since 2015 but that blip did not prevent him from marching into the semi-finals.
Nadal happy to ‘suffer’ in pursuit of French Open
Rafael Nadal said he is happy to “suffer” as he chases an 11th French Open title.
Nadal, Murray head strongest ever Queen’s line-up
Rafael Nadal heads what organisers say is the most formidable line-up for Queen’s.
Nadal reclaims ATP top spot
Rafael Nadal reclaims top spot in the men’s ATP rankings a day after Swiss rival Roger Federer crashed out in Miami.
Nadal confirms participation at Queen’s Club
World number one Nadal will return to this year’s Queen’s Club Championships.
Edmund into semis, Nadal Out
Unseeded Kyle Edmund and Elise Mertens pulled off huge upsets to march into uncharted territory at the Australian Open.
Nadal dominant Wozniacki pulls off escape
Dominant Rafael Nadal swept into the Australian Open third round.
Djokovic seeded 14th in Australia, Nadal top
Novak Djokovic will lurk as 14th seed for next week’s Australian Open in Melbourne.
Murray out of Brisbane
Murray withdraws from the Brisbane, putting in doubt the participation in the Australian Open later this month.
Federer, Nadal defy sceptics
Federer finished the year at number two in the world, having started at 16, and a season-leading seven titles.
Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals with injury
World number one Rafael Nadal pulls out of the ATP Tour Finals on after struggling with injury.
Tour Finals is fair for all players, says Federer
Roger Federer dismisses Rafael Nadal’s claim that ATP Tour Finals would be fairer on clay.
Nadal completes long road back to top
Nadal continues a remarkable season, ensuring he will end the year as the world number one.
Nadal survives a big scare
World number one Rafael Nadal saved two match points to survive the first round of the China Open.
Nadal extends his lead in the rankings
Nadal extends his lead in the world rankings after claiming his 16th Grand Slam title.
