Rafael Nadal

All roads now lead to Paris after Rome falls to Nadal

Monday 20 May 2013

When Rafael Nadal arrives in Paris for the French Open, he will do so as the No.4 seed, having regained that ranking thanks to an exhilarating 6-1, 6-3 win over Roger Federer in the final of the Rome Masters yesterday.

Ruthless Nadal ousts Berdych

Sunday 19 May 2013

Rafa Nadal will face old rival Roger Federer again as he reached yet another final in the run-up to the French Open yesterday – but Andy Murray could still miss out on Roland Garros after announcing he will reveal his decision on whether to play in midweek.

Djokovic lets place in last four slip away

Saturday 18 May 2013

NOVAK DJOKOVIC looked likely to go into the French Open as favourite to claim the only grand slam title he has yet to win after he defeated Rafael Nadal to triumph in the Monte Carlo Masters last month.

Managing omnipresent niggles is a skill that demands attention

Friday 17 May 2013

The life of a professional athlete is a precarious thing.

Latvian lacks finishing power

Friday 17 May 2013

If you are going to wound Rafael Nadal on clay, then you had better finish the job.