Tag: Rafael Nadal
Serena Williams wallops Radwanska for China Open final
Serena Williams has qualified for the China Open final, thrashing Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-2, 6-2 in the semi final. She…
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Tennis: Nadal retakes crown as world number one
Rafael Nadal will return to number one in the world rankings after his semi-final opponent, Czech star, Tomas Berdych retired…
Serena, Nadal: Taxman to take half of $3.6m prize
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams each took home a record $3.6 million in prize money for winning US Open titles,…
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Nadal wins 13th Grand Slam, beats Djokovic in New York
Rafael Nadal claimed his second US Open title and 13th Grand Slam crown on Monday when he defeated world number…
Djokovic battles, Nadal cruises into US Open final
NEW YORK (AFP) – Rafael Nadal cruised into the US Open final with a 21-match hardcourt unbeaten streak Saturday while…
US Open: Nadal books semi-final battle with Gasquet
Merciless Rafael Nadal crushed Spanish compatriot Tommy Robredo, the shock conqueror of Roger Federer, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 on Wednesday to…
Tennis: Aussie Open Jacks Prize Money To $31m
Australian Open organisers on Wednesday boosted prize money for the 2014 Grand Slam to Aus$33 million (US$31 million) and said…
Nadal wins Cincinnati title, moves to Number 2
CINCINNATI (AFP) – Rafael Nadal won the Cincinnati Masters for the first time on Sunday, his ninth title of 2013…
Williams edges out Li Na to reach final of Cincinnati
Despite an erratic play, filled with many unforced errors, Serena Williams managed to edge out China’s Li Na, the defending…
Nadal shoots down Federer in Cincinnati
Roger Federer saved four match points before going down to Rafael Nadal 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 in a quarter-final thriller early…
Serena Williams wins eighth trophy easily
World number one Serena Williams steamrolled Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-0 on Sunday to win the WTA title in Toronto and…
Nadal ousts Djokovic to book Raonic title clash
MONTREAL (AFP) – Rafael Nadal held off Novak Djokovic in three tense sets Saturday night and will now try and…
Djokovic, Nadal book semi-final clash
MONTREAL (AFP) – Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal delivered crushing defeats Friday night to set up their 36th career clash…
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Wimbledon Tennis: Nadal crashes to earth on day one
Rafael Nadal suffered Wimbledon humiliation at the hands of Belgian world number 135 Steve Darcis on Monday, a shock first…
Nadal considered French Open ‘impossible dream’
Rafael Nadal admitted that making history as an eight-time French Open champion was an impossible dream when he was desperately…
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History maker Nadal wins 8th French Open title
Rafael Nadal won the French Open for a record eighth time on Sunday by defeating fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-3,…
Nadal, Ferrer set up all Spanish French Open final
Defending champion Rafael Nadal moved closer to an historic eighth French Open title Friday when he defeated world number one…
Djokovic Into French Open Quarter-Finals
Top seed Novak Djokovic reached the French Open quarter-finals on Monday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 win over German…
Nadal survives French Open Scare
Rafael Nadal’s bid for an unprecedented eighth French Open title was given a huge scare by unheralded German Daniel Brands…
Tennis: I’d Rather Win Tour Events, Says Nadal
Rafael Nadal makes his long-awaited return to Grand Slam tennis, poised to become the first man to win eight French…
Tennis: Williams, Nadal win in Rome
Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams underlined their French Open ambitions with convincing final victories in Rome on Sunday. In what…
Federer to meet nemesis Nadal in Rome final
Second seed Roger Federer will meet six-time winner Rafael Nadal in the final of the Rome Masters after a hard-fought…
Rome Masters: Murray Injured, Nadal Wins
Back pain forced Andy Murray to retire midway through his second-round match at the Italian Open yesterday. He may have…
Nadal faces Wawrinka for Madrid title
Rafael Nadal reached a seventh consecutive final since returning from a seven-month injury layoff with 6-0, 6-4 win over compatriot…
Tennis: Djokovic Eyes French Open Title
Novak Djokovic can cast his hopes forward a month to the start of Roland Garros with serious thoughts of a…
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How Djokovic ended Nadal’s reign in Monte Carlo
MONTE-CARLO, Monaco (AFP) – Novak Djokovic ended Rafael Nadal’s dreams of a record ninth successive Monte Carlo Masters title with…
Tennis: Nadal, Djokovic to meet in Monte Carlo final
World number one, Novak Djokovic routed Italian Fabio Fognini to book his place in the finals of the Monte Carlos…
Djokovic, Nadal progress in Monte Carlo, Murray falls
Top seed Novak Djokovic passed another test on his suspect right ankle when he posted a 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 win…
Easy Win For Nadal In Monaco Opener
Rafael Nadal made a predictably successful return to his beloved clay on Wednesday, the Spanish third seed starting his quest…
Nadal wins Indian Wells
INDIAN WELLS, California, (AFP) – Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Martin del Potro 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday to win his…