Nadal keeps up winning run to reach Barcelona semis, Tsitsipas stuns Thiem
Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0, 7-5 victory over Slovakia’s Martin Klizan on Friday.
Apr 28, 2018, 15:33 PM IST
Fab 40: Rafael Nadal eases into Barcelona quarter-finals
Rafael Nadal extended his Open Era record to 40 for consecutive sets won on clay on Thursday when he eased past Spanish compatriot Guillermo Garcia Lopez 6-1, 6-3 and into the Barcelona quarter-finals.
Apr 26, 2018, 22:55 PM IST
Novak Djokovic slips to surprise defeat in Barcelona, no sweat for Rafael Nadal
The Serb was beaten by Martin Klizan in his first match 2-6, 6-1, 3-6 on Wednesday.
Apr 25, 2018, 18:46 PM IST
Impressive Monte Carlo show pushes Alexander Zverev up to No. 3 in ATP rankings
The 21-year-old Zverev displaced Marin Cilic after his progress to the Monte Carlo Masters semifinals.
Apr 23, 2018, 14:50 PM IST
Rafael Nadal beats Kei Nishikori to win 11th Monte Carlo Masters title
Rafael Nadal romped to a record 11th Monte Carlo Masters title by brushing aside Kei Nishikori in Sunday`s final to retain the world number one ranking.
Apr 22, 2018, 20:03 PM IST
Kei Nishikori believes 'there's a way' to deny Rafael Nadal in Monte Carlo
Kei Nishikori believes he can find a way to beat Rafael Nadal in Sunday's Monte Carlo Masters final but admits that the 10-time champion looks in ominous form.
Apr 22, 2018, 14:58 PM IST
Rafael Nadal cruises into Monte Carlo final
Nadal edged the opening set in the 10th game with a blistering forehand before he raced into a 5-0 lead in the second to stamp his authority on the match.
Apr 21, 2018, 22:36 PM IST
Rafael Nadal thrashes Dominic Thiem to cruise into Monte Carlo semis
Rafael Nadal crushed fifth seed Dominic Thiem 6-0, 6-2 to romp into the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Friday as he stepped up his bid for an 11th title in style.
Apr 20, 2018, 18:26 PM IST
Novak Djokovic needs 10 match points in 'real battle'
Djokovic, playing only his fourth tournament since Wimbledon last July after struggling with a right elbow injury, overcame some late nerves to win 7-6 (7/2), 7-5 in the second-round clash.
Apr 19, 2018, 09:53 AM IST
After the Cristiano Ronaldo title, Virat Kohli now crowned Rafael Nadal of cricket
After drawing comparisons with football great Cristiano Ronaldo, RCB and India captain Virat Kohli has been equated to tennis legend Rafael Nadal by Australia's Trent Woodhill, who has worked as part of the coaching staff of RCB.
Apr 18, 2018, 14:22 PM IST
Rafael Nadal stays atop ATP rankings
Spain's Rafael Nadal remained in the number one spot in the men's Association of Tennis Professionals world singles rankings released on Monday with 8,770 points.
Apr 16, 2018, 16:52 PM IST
Kyle Edmund closes in on ATP top 20 rankings
Rafael Nadal retains the world number one spot but has a lot of points to defend before the French Open starts next month, starting with this week in Monte Carlo.
Apr 16, 2018, 15:18 PM IST
Rafael Nadal crushes Alexander Zverev as Spain reach Davis Cup semis
Rafael Nadal thrashed Alexander Zverev as Spain set up a Davis Cup semi-final against holders France with a dramatic fightback against Germany in Valencia on Sunday.
Apr 09, 2018, 09:53 AM IST
France, Croatia reach Davis Cup semis, Nadal keeps Spain alive
Croatia also made it into the last four as Australian Open runner-up Marin Cilic crushed Kazakhstan`s Mikhail Kukushkin 6-1 6-1 6-1 to seal their tie 3-1.
Apr 08, 2018, 21:17 PM IST
Rafael Nadal beats Philip Kohlschreiber to help Spain draw 1-1 against Germany in Davis Cup
World number one Nadal had not played since he retired from his Australian Open quarter-final against Marin Cilic in January with a leg injury, but made light work of Kohlschreiber to draw five-times winners Spain level at 1-1 in the tie.
Apr 06, 2018, 21:36 PM IST
Rafael Nadal, absent since Australian Open, set for Davis Cup return
Rafael Nadal returns to competitive action in the Davis Cup on Friday for the first time since retiring from the Australian Open with a crippling hip injury in January.
Apr 05, 2018, 19:19 PM IST
Rafael Nadal reclaims top spot from Roger Federer in ATP rankings
Rafael Nadal reclaimed top spot in the men's ATP rankings on Monday with Swiss rival Roger Federer slipping to the second spot following his defeat to American John Isner at the Miami Open.
Apr 02, 2018, 16:05 PM IST
Rafael Nadal named in Spain squad for Davis Cup quarterfinal against Germany
Nadal was named in captain Sergi Bruguera’s team alongside Pablo Carreno Busta, Roberto Bautista Agut, David Ferrer and Feliciano Lopez.
Mar 27, 2018, 16:36 PM IST
Nicola Kuhn becomes youngest Spaniard to win Tour match at Miami Open
Kuhn, who turned 18 on Tuesday and is ranked 211th in the world, became the youngest Spanish winner since 16-times grand slam champion Nadal did it aged 17 in 2004.
Mar 23, 2018, 10:30 AM IST
Rafael Nadal considered 'ideal boss' in Spanish survey
Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal is the sports personality most Spaniards would like to have as their boss, according to a report published by a human resource company.
Mar 20, 2018, 19:49 PM IST
