Rafael Nadal (born 3 June 1986) is a Spanish professional tennis player. Nadal has won six Grand Slam singles titles, and the 2008 Olympic gold medal in singles. Find articles, videos, and pictures of Rafael Nadal here.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic handed Nikolay Davydenko another painful defeat at the ATP World Tour Finals as the Serb secured a 3-6, 6-4, 7-5 victory on Monday. Djokovic beat Davydenko to win the final of this prestigious end-of-year event 12 months ago and the world number three, who also defeated the Russian in the group stage last year, came from behind to frustrate him again in his opening Group B match at London's O2 Arena. Robin Soderling's surprise victory over Rafael Nadal... Read Full Story
Hi everyone, I suppose that the question today to me that isn't shown here is why did I lose? Well, it is simple. I didn't play the way I had to play, the way I know how to play and that it is taking me to have it back. I felt without that confidence in the right moments, I felt a bit lack on that concentration in those points and that was it. I came back to the locker room and there was Toni and the rest of the team waiting for me. Those are sad moments, believe me. We are down, not much... Read Full Story
Rafael Nadal was accentuating the positive, with his eye on next week's Davis Cup final and the 2010 ATP season, following an opening loss at the World Tour Finals.
The world number two expects to stay in his current position behind Roger Federer after dropping a group match to Swede Robin Soderling 6-4, 6-4.
"My level right now I think is not (enough) to be number one," he admitted Monday. "My level is to be still fighting and practising hard to be ready as soon as possible to... Read Full Story
Once again Rafael Nadal has team up with Times Online to answer the questions that his fans sends... here are some answers... For as long as I can remember, the end-of-season championships have been played on an indoor quick court. Do you agree that this is unfair on the clay court specialists who fight their way to the top 8? Danny LeGuen RN: I could agree with you but it is no time for these kind of questions from my point of view. There are other issues. But as I say I could agree. Are... Read Full Story
Rafa Nadal plays in London against Robin Soderling Monday, November 23, 2009 Play is not to begin before 9:15 a.m. USA EST Rafa will be blogging on times online The website for barclays atp world tour finals Online viewing ( for a fee): www.tennistv.com You might try these links for free viewing: www.atdhe.net www.channelsurfing.net Pictures of Rafa ATP World Tour Finals previews Rafael Nadal of Spain has a drink as coach and uncle Toni Nadal gives advice in a practice session during the... Read Full Story
Roger Federer, Murray Win in ATP World Finals , Switzerland’s Roger Federer and Scot Andy Murray won their openers in Group A Competition at the eight-man ATP World Tour Finals in London. Eight top tennis stars including Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are participating in the ATP World Tour Finals Read Full Story
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world number one when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London on Sunday. Federer goes into the Tour Finals at the O2 Arena top of the world rankings, but the Wimbledon champion knows second placed Nadal can still snatch first place if the Spaniard wins the prestigious end-of-year event. Read Full Story
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world number one when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London on Sunday. Federer goes into the Tour Finals at the O2 Arena top of the world rankings, but the Wimbledon champion knows second placed Nadal can still snatch first place if the Spaniard wins the prestigious end-of-year event Read Full Story
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will stage the last chapter of their battle to finish the year as world number one when the ATP Tour Finals get under way in London on Sunday. Federer goes into the Tour Finals at the O2 Arena top of the world rankings, but the Wimbledon champion knows second placed Nadal can still snatch first place if the Spaniard wins the prestigious end-of-year event. The race for pole position is the latest installment of an enthralling rivalry between two of the sport’s... Read Full Story
Albert Costa, Spain's Davis Cup Captain, named Juan Carlos Ferrero as the first substitute for their Davis Cup team that will play the final against the Czech Republic. Ferrero joins Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez in the squad for the Dec. 4-6 best-of-five series. Costa says that Ferrero’s experience provides an addition that is “very important for the team.” Ferrero holds an overall 17-7 record in the Davis Cup play and was a member of Spain’s 2000 and... Read Full Story
