Rafael Nadal

Federer hails 'historic' Nadal ahead of imminent retirement

Retired Swiss star Federer and Nadal faced each other 14 times at Grand Slam tournaments with Nadal holding a 6-3 advantage in finals.

Spanish captain Ferrer tight-lipped on Nadal's role in Davis Cup

The 38-year-old Nadal last month announced he was putting an end to his glittering tennis career after the Davis Cup final

End of an era as Nadal aims for winning Davis Cup farewell

Spanish superstar Rafael Nadal is aiming to cap his emotional farewell from tennis with another Davis Cup triumph in Malaga next week.

Alcaraz eyeing triumphant Davis Cup farewell for Nadal after ATP Finals exit

Carlos Alcaraz said he was hoping to make Rafael Nadal's tennis farewell at the Davis Cup Finals a victorious one after he was dumped out of the ATP Finals at the group stage with a straight-sets defeat to Alexander Zverev on Friday.

'Don't leave tennis', Djokovic tells Nadal after 'amazing rivalry'

Novak Djokovic implored long-time adversary Rafael Nadal to put off his planned retirement after defeating the Spaniard Saturday in what was likely to be the final chapter of their "amazing rivalry".

Nadal to battle Djokovic one last time after Alcaraz defeat

The 38-year-old Nadal announced last week he would retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

Alcaraz will face 'difficult' clash with 'idol' Nadal

Nadal, the winner of 22 Grand Slam titles, announced last week that he will retire from tennis after the Davis Cup Finals in Malaga next month.

Retiring Nadal remains an inspiring role model for fellow pros

As a child Alcaraz had watched Nadal and was grateful for the "immense gift" of playing alongside him at the Paris Olympics earlier this year which was held at Roland Garros.

Nadal's place in tennis history etched in clay

When a teenaged Rafa Nadal bounced in to Roland Garros in pirate pants and sleeveless shirt in May 2005 before scything through the draw, few realised it marked the start of an unprecedented era of sporting domination.

April 1, 2017
April 1, 2017

Federer denies Kyrgios, will battle Nadal for Miami crown

Roger Federer beat Australia’s Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (11/9), 6-7 (9/11), 7-6 (7/5) in a thriller to set up a mouth-watering Miami Open final against Rafael Nadal.

March 31, 2017
March 31, 2017

Federer, Kyrgios advance to Miami Open semis

Roger Federer dramatically fought his way into the Miami Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Czech 10th seed Tomas Berdych on Thursday.

March 30, 2017
March 30, 2017

Nadal on track for Federer showdown at ATP Miami Open

Rafael Nadal took a step closer to a possible final against long-time rival Roger Federer in the Miami Open after a straight sets win over American Jack Sock on Wednesday at Key Biscayne.

March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017

Rafael Nadal rallies to reach fourth round at ATP Miami Open

Rafael Nadal came back from an awful first set to defeat Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 and advance to the fourth round of the Miami Open on Sunday.

March 15, 2017
March 15, 2017

Federer, Nadal, Djokovic advance to ATP Indian Wells 4th round

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer booked a mouthwatering fourth-round clash at the ATP Indian Wells Masters on Tuesday, where five-time champion Novak Djokovic also advanced from the "group of death".

March 14, 2017
March 14, 2017

Stan Wawrinka advances, to face lucky loser Yoshihito Nishioka

Stan Wawrinka breezed into the fourth round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday and saw another seed removed from his path to the final when lucky loser Yoshihito Nishioka of Japan turned his match against Tomas Berdych upside down.

March 13, 2017
March 13, 2017

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal advance at Indian Wells

Novak Djokovic launched his bid for a sixth ATP Indian Wells Masters crown with a two-set triumph over Kyle Edmund as the stars shone in the California desert.

March 11, 2017
March 11, 2017

Rafael Nadal says three-set matches not solution for Davis Cup

The introduction of best-of-three set matches in the Davis Cup won't be enough to halt the drain of top talent from the 117-year-old world tennis tournament, Rafael Nadal said.

March 5, 2017
March 5, 2017

Sam Querrey shocks Rafael Nadal to lift ATP Acapulco title

Unseeded American Sam Querrey stunned second-seeded Rafael Nadal 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) on Saturday to win the ATP Mexico Open and end the Spaniard's run of perfection in Acapulco.

March 5, 2017
March 5, 2017

Andy Murray claims 45th career title with Dubai triumph

Andy Murray clinched his first title of 2017 and 45th of his career as he dominated Spain's Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-2 to win the Dubai Tennis Championships on Saturday.