Scot Andy Murray takes to the big stage of the Australian Open final Sunday as he faces Serbian Novak Djokovic without the shadows of tennis giants Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer looming over the proceedings. With his third crack at a Grand Slam final, the number five Scot is totally concerned with taking his chances [...]
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Murray, Djokovic finally grab the Grand Slam spotlight
January 29th, 2011 |
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Australian Open: Nadal barely tested as injured opponent quits
January 18th, 2011 |
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Rafael Nadal booked easy passage into the second round of the Australian Open Tuesday, with the Spanish top seed showing no mercy against Marcos Daniel as the Brazilian quit trailing 6-0, 5-0 with a knee injury. Nadal, bidding for a fourth consecutive Grand Slam title, needed just three-quarters of an hour to advance against his [...]
After Becks and Ronaldo, Nadal to strip off for Armani underwear
December 11th, 2010 |
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Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is all set to join the likes of Beckhams, Cristiano Ronaldo and Megan Fox – by promoting Armani underwear. The sporting legend will appear as the face and six-pack of Giorgio Armani underwear and Armani Jeans for spring/summer 2011, reports the Telegraph. Top fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot [...]
Nadal wins US Open to seal career Grand Slam
September 14th, 2010 |
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World No. 1 Rafael Nadal claimed a thrilling four-set victory over Serbia’s third-seeded Novak Djokovic to secure his first US Open title and complete a career Grand Slam. Nadal had never won the title at Flushing Meadows, but on Monday he claimed a 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2 victory in a match lasting three hours 22 [...]
Youzhny claims epic win to set US Open semi-final against Nadal
September 10th, 2010 |
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Russian 12th seed Mikhail Youzhny reached the US Open semi-finals for the second time with a grueling five-set win over Swiss 25th seed Stanislas Wawrinka. Youzhny came from behind to post a 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 3-6 6-3 6-3 victory on another windy night at Flushing Meadows. “It was a close match in tough conditions. We [...]
Federer maintains big lead in unchanged ATP top 10
April 12th, 2010 |
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Roger Federer maintained his big lead in the men’s tennis rankings issued Monday by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) into the European clay court season which kicked off on the weekend.
Federer has 10,765 points, leading in an unchanged top 10 from Novak Djokovic of Serbia (7,630) and Spain’s Rafael Nadal (6,980).
The five-time reigning champion [...]
Federer maintains ATP lead; Miami champion Roddick climbs
April 5th, 2010 |
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Roger Federer retained a comfortable lead at the top of the men’s tennis rankings issued Monday by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) despite an early exit at the Miami Masters last week.
The Swiss Federer, who was knocked out in Florida by Czech Tomas Berdych, has 10,765 points to lead second-placed Serb Novak Djokovic (7,630) [...]
Gritty Nadal does it tough for victory over Nalbandian
March 29th, 2010 |
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Rafael Nadal worked to control an old foe while women’s second seed Caroline Wozniacki overcame a bout of illness to advance Sunday at the Miami Masters.
With grey skies and humidity replacing sunshine, number four Nadal staged a fightback after losing a marathon first set, constructing a 6-7 (8-10), 6-2, 6-2 third-round win over Argentine David [...]
Zimonjić, Nestor fall in finals
March 21st, 2010 |
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Serbian tennis player Nenad Zimonjić and his Canadian partner Daniel Nestor lost in the doubles final of the Indian Wells Masters. They were defeated 7-6 (10-8) 6-3 on Saturday by Spaniards Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez.
Shakira opens up about decision to cast Rafael Nadal in music video
February 25th, 2010 |
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Shakira says she decided to cast Rafael Nadal opposite her in a new music video because she “identifies” with the Spanish tennis star.
The 33-year-old Colombian singer sparked romance rumours with Nadal when both of them were snapped meeting shortly before they filmed a racy promo for Shakira’’s new track Gypsy.
Nadal’’s rep rubbished the rumours earlier [...]
Murray enters Oz Open semi-finals after injured Nadal withdraws
January 27th, 2010 |
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British tennis star Andy Murray produced some awesome tennis on Tuesday against defending champion Rafael Nadal, before the latter withdrew from their match injured.
The 22-year-old Scotsman led their quarter-final 6-3 7-6 (7-2) 3-0 before Nadal pulled out shortly after receiving treatment for a knee injury, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
Nadal had been the reigning champion [...]
Nadal reaches fourth round as Clijsters crumbles
January 23rd, 2010 |
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Rafael Nadal saw off another challenge to his title defence at the Australian Open Friday while US Open champion Kim Clijsters was handed a shock third-round loss.
Second seed Nadal defeated German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4, 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 with the straightforward win propelling the Spaniard into the fourth round and a 5-0 mark over his opponent [...]
Henin scores big, Nadal on track
January 21st, 2010 |
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A tenacious Justine Henin returned to big-time with a bang yesterday by downing fifth seed Elena Dementieva at the Australian Open, while Rafael Nadal kept his title defence on track. Playing only her second tournament since making a comeback from an 18-month retirement, the seven-time Grand
Nadal eases ahead on day of domination at Australian Open
January 20th, 2010 |
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal followed Wednesday’s relaxed formbook a day after a crush of 87 matches, powering past Slovak outsider Lukas Lacko 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 to lead a cluster of no-stress wins at the Australian Open.
The second seed took just under two hours to advance, setting the pace for fellow top players Andy Roddick and [...]
Nadal gets workout, Sharapova out
January 19th, 2010 |
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Rafael Nadal was given a decent workout as he got his Australian Open title defence under way yesterday. Nadal was tested, particularly in the first set, by home hope Peter Luczak but showed glimpses of his best form as he posted a 7-6 (7/0) 6-1 6-4 victory. The Spaniard, who won the title 12
Federer leads ATP rankings into Australian Open
January 18th, 2010 |
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Roger Federer of Switzerland took first place in the men’s tennis rankings into the Australian Open which started Monday.
Federer has 10,550 points in the ATP list issued on the day as he bids for his first Melbourne title since 2007.
Spanish rival Rafael Nadal, the defending Australian Open champion, has 9,310 points. The 2008 winner [...]
Nadal not worried by second-seed status in Aus Open
January 16th, 2010 |
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Defending champion Rafael Nadal said he is not bothered that he enters the Australian Open as second favourite to Roger Federer.
World No. 1 Federer is tipped as a favourite to earn his 16th career Grand Slam title here.
“For sure, I’m not the favorite,” said world number two Nadal Saturday as he neared the end of [...]
Nadal hits Abu Dhabi final in good form
January 2nd, 2010 |
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Rafael Nadal believes he is in good form going into the new season after the Spaniard dispatched compatriot David Ferrer to set up at meeting with Robin Soderling in the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship today. Nadal defeated Davis Cup team-mate Ferrer 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 in front
Nadal to not compete in Dubai Tennis Championship
January 2nd, 2010 |
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Rafael Nadal tonight announced that he does not plan to participate in next month’s Dubai Tennis Championships as the world No2 looks to negotiate a busy 2010 schedule. Nadal, fresh from winning the Capitala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi courtesy of a straight sets-victory against