Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal sees off Jordan Thompson to reach Paris Masters quarter-finals

On Thursday, the Spanish tennis maestro became the fourth player in the Open Era to record 1,000 tour-level wins.

Nov 06, 2020, 15:29 PM IST

Rafael Nadal survives Feliciano Lopez scare in Paris to clinch 1,000th win

With the win, the Spaniard has become just the fourth player to achieve 1,000 singles victories in the Open Era, behind Jimmy Connors (1,274), Roger Federer (1,242) and Ivan Lendl (1,068).

Nov 05, 2020, 15:16 PM IST

DNA Analysis of 'competition' to be learned from champions

In this DNA video with Sudhir Chaudhary, learn how Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have taught the world that two rivals can also wish each other good luck and how one can improve their own game, without shortening each other's streak.

Oct 14, 2020, 10:42 AM IST

Rafael Nadal's record of 13 French Open titles amongst sport's greatest achievements: Andy Murray

Nadal won a record-extending 13th French Open title on Sunday (October 11). With that victory he also matched Roger Federer for 20 Grand Slams titles in total.

Oct 13, 2020, 17:25 PM IST

Roger Federer lauds Rafael Nadal after his historic French Open triumph

Nadal, on Sunday (October 11), equalled Federer for a record 20 Grand Slam titles by beating Novak Djokovic in the French Open final

Oct 12, 2020, 16:37 PM IST

French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to capture record-equalling 20th Grand Slam

Nadal thus equalled his arch-rival Roger Federer for 20 Grand Slam titles. This was also the spaniard's record-extending 13th French Open title.

Oct 11, 2020, 21:28 PM IST

A look at Rafael Nadal-Novak Djokovic epic rivalry ahead of 2020 French Open final: In Pics

World number one Novak Djokovic is all set to lock horns with Spanish tennis maestro Rafael Nadal in the final of the men's singles event of the 2020 French Open on Sunday. The match between the two big guns will be the ninth Grand Slam final meeting. 

Oct 10, 2020, 20:43 PM IST

French Open: Chance for Rafael Nadal to avenge Rome defeat against Diego Schwartzman

Nadal, who is bidding to equal Roger Federer`s 20 Grand Slam titles, has only ever lost two matches at the claycourt major - to Robin Soderling and Novak Djokovic.

Oct 09, 2020, 15:22 PM IST

Novak Djokovic survives scare against Carreno Busta to reach French Open semis

Djokovic`s dramatic demise in New York deprived him of a chance to win an 18th Grand Slam title and move to within one of Rafael Nadal`s haul and two shy of Roger Federer`s men`s record.

Oct 08, 2020, 15:18 PM IST

French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal storms past qualifier Sebastian Korda to reach quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal blew away American qualifier Sebastian Korda 6-1 6-1 6-2 to romp into the French Open quarter-finals on Sunday and close in on a record-extending 13th title at Roland Garros.

Oct 04, 2020, 22:45 PM IST

French Open: Novak Djokovic sweeps past Colombia's Daniel Galan to reach last-16

The 33-year-old was rarely extended by his 153rd-ranked opponent and even found time to double up as a court sweeper when the match was briefly interrupted by rain.

Oct 04, 2020, 15:17 PM IST

Ruthless Rafael Nadal charges into last-16 of French Open

The second seed, looking to match Roger Federer`s record of 20 men`s Grand Slam singles titles, will next meet 20-year-old American Sebastian Korda, one of his biggest admirers.

Oct 03, 2020, 15:27 PM IST

French Open: Record-chasing Rafael Nadal storms into second round

The Spaniard, looking to equal Roger Federer`s record of 20 Grand Slam men`s singles titles, is used to slow starts at Roland Garros and this year`s debut was no different.

Sep 29, 2020, 15:22 PM IST

French Open 2020: Rafael Nadal ready for 'most difficult' title defence

12-time champion Rafael Nadal faces daunting odds at this year's French Open. The conditions are much colder than usual and this year and different balls are being used. The tournament was postponed by four months owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sep 28, 2020, 15:58 PM IST

12-time champion Rafael Nadal unhappy with French Open choice of Wilson balls for 2020 edition

Roland Garros has switched to Wilson balls for the 2020 tournament after using Babolat for many years and 12-times champion Rafael Nadal is not impressed

Sep 26, 2020, 20:32 PM IST

Rafael Nadal not interested in excuses after Italian Open exit

Nine-time Rome champion Nadal looked well off the pace in his 6-2, 7-5 loss to 15th-ranked Argentine Diego Schwartzman .

Sep 20, 2020, 12:08 PM IST

Rafael Nadal makes fast start in Rome in first match in 200 days

Nadal, who received a bye into the second round, has not played a tournament since winning his 85th singles title in Acapulco.

Sep 17, 2020, 14:05 PM IST

Novak Djokovic unlucky, but should show self-control: Rafael Nadal on US Open default

Djokovic was a huge favorite to win his 18th Grand Slam title at US Open 2020 but his run came to a disappointing end when he accidentally hit the lineswoman in the throat with a stray ball

Sep 15, 2020, 13:04 PM IST

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic consolidates top spot ahead of US Open 2020

On Saturday, Djokovic rebounded strongly from the first set down to fend off Milos Raonic 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the final of the Western and Southern Open to extend his 2020 winning run to 23-0.

Aug 31, 2020, 17:57 PM IST