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.
Novak Djokovic admits he is struggling to find the energy to take on Rafael Nadal in a match that could end his reign as ATP World Tour Finals champion. World number three Djokovic cut an exhausted figure as Sweden's Robin Soderling overpowered him in the second set at London's O2 Arena on Wednesday to claim a 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 victory. The Serb now needs to beat Australian Open champion Nadal on Friday to have any chance of making the semi-finals as he tries to defend the trophy he won for the... Read Full Story
Robin Soderling claimed his second big scalp at the ATP World Tour Finals as the Swede defeated reigning champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals. Soderling is only competing in this prestigious season finale because of an injury to Andy Roddick, but his victory over Rafael Nadal in his opening match made it clear he is determined to take advantage of his good fortune. The 25-year-old, ranked ninth in the world, underlined the point by making Djokovic the... Read Full Story
Robin Soderling claimed his second big scalp at the ATP World Tour Finals as the Swede defeated reigning champion Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 on Wednesday to reach the semi-finals. Soderling is only competing in this prestigious season finale because of an injury to Andy Roddick, but his victory over Rafael Nadal in his opening match made it clear he is determined to take advantage of his good fortune. The 25-year-old, ranked ninth in the world, underlined the point by making Djokovic the... Read Full Story
Rafael Nadal was sent crashing out of the ATP World Tour Finals in a straight sets defeat to last year's finalist Nikolay Davydenko on Wednesday. The Russian won 6-1, 7-6 (7/4) in an hour and 47 minutes at London's O2 Arena to send the Spanish world number two tumbling out of the season-ending championships at the group stage. Davydenko's powerful, accurate ground strokes tore Nadal's game apart in the opening set, and though the Australian Open champion recovered some form in the 80-minute... Read Full Story
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
Rafa lost to Nikolay Davydenko in London on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 1-6, 6-7(4) Transcipt of Press Questions and Answers after the match Rafael Nadal vs. Novak Djokovic Friday November 27, 2009 not before 2:15 p.m. London time and 9:15 a.m. USA EST So, it is that Rafa is having a rough patch on the court. But, we Rafa fans are fans through it all. Win or lose on the court, Rafa's heart is what makes him a winner in our hearts. And we just hang in there and support him every time he... Read Full Story
Rafa,do you cook dinner by youself? And how do you think of your cooking? Xiao Hu, from China RN: No, that I only do during Wimbledon and a very few times at home. I am limited but the few things I do are really good. There is snow on the hills where I live. Do you like snow and have you ever skied? Miles RN: No I have not. Dear Rafa! I know, that it not the most important in your game, the main thing - that your victories. It is simply interesting to know: Will You return to the short... Read Full Story
Do you think that the ATP will ever have a realistic schedule for players and a decent off season? Stephanie Thomas RN: I hope so. We are working with them closely. We'll see. What’s most important in your career now, ranking or longevity? Hanne K, Norway RN: The most important thing right now is to play good. Then clearly to win titles is the most important thing. The ranking comes with that. Why do you use the slice so much during a match? I saw this especially in your last few matches and... Read Full Story
Hi everyone, Well, it looks like the chances for being here on Saturday are very, very little, practically impossible if I am not wrong. I lost today again and it is actually a weird sensation to lose twice in a week. I felt I played better today, more aggressive, with more determination, but still not enough to beat a top player like Davydenko. Tomorrow I will continue with the normal routine anyway. I will practice around 2pm at the tournament site. The important thing is to continue, to... 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
