Nadal breathing down Djokovic`s neck in China

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 22:52

Rafa Nadal starts the final push to what he hopes will be a return to the top of the world rankings when he gets under way at the China Open on Tuesday.

US Open 2013: Djokovic-Nadal next installment in top rivalry

Last Updated: Monday, September 9, 2013, 18:27

Move over John McEnroe and Ivan Lendl, the new greatest rivalry in tennis will be on display at Arthur Ashe Stadium when world number one Novak Djokovic meets number two Rafa Nadal for the U.S. Open title on Monday.

Nadal to make Davis Cup return for Spain

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 00:47

Rafa Nadal has returned to the Spain team as they seek to maintain their Davis Cup World Group status with a playoff tie against Ukraine in Madrid later this month, captain Alex Corretja said on Monday.

Rafael Nadal fuelled by passion in comeback year

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 18:01

Overcoming hardship makes you stronger, according to Rafa Nadal, who is proving his point with a sensational comeback year and a sparkling hardcourt run after a debilitating knee injury.

US Open 2013: Top seeds survive on day of mixed fortunes

Last Updated: Friday, August 30, 2013, 12:38

The contrasting fortunes of grand slam tennis were on full display at the US Open on Thursday. Some dreams were made while others were shattered.

`Big Four` reach star-studded Cincinnati quarters

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 18:09

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal and Roger Federer all picked up third round wins at the Western and Southern Open on Thursday to set up a star-studded last eight in Cincinnati.

Murray blasts ranking system over having to beat top tennis stars for Wimbledon win

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 15:48

World no.2 Andy Murray is dissatisfied over the possibility that he might need to defeat Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in order to win the Wimbledon next month as his injury lay-off may otherwise rank him World no. 5 despite his triumph at the French Open.

Rafael Nadal through to second successive final

Last Updated: Sunday, February 17, 2013, 10:53

Rafael Nadal struggled through to back-to-back finals since making his comeback from a major knee injury as he overcame Argentine Martin Alund in the semi-finals.

Rafael Nadal through to Brazil Open semis

Last Updated: Saturday, February 16, 2013, 09:39

Spaniard Rafael Nadal has continued his recovery trail with another win to advance to the semi finals of the Brazil Open.

Rafael Nadal through to Brazil Open Quarter Finals

Last Updated: Friday, February 15, 2013, 10:39

Former world number 1 Rafael Nadal continued his comeback from a major knee injury with another straight sets win, beating off local boy Joao Souza 6-3 6-2 in an hour and 19 minutes.

Rafael Nadal faces Souza in Brazil Open second round

Last Updated: Thursday, February 14, 2013, 15:27

Former World No.1 Rafael Nadal will face Brazilian qualifier Joao Souza in his opening singles tennis match at the Brazil Open.

Tim Henman backs Murray ‘to break Grand Slam duck’

Last Updated: Sunday, August 26, 2012, 14:05

Veteran tennis player Tim Henman believes the withdrawal of an injured Rafa Nadal from the U.S. Open puts Andy Murray in prime position to break his Grand Slam duck.