Rafael Nadal

Sampras says Federer still has Grand Slams left

By MIN LEE| AP| Sports

… the record," the American said. "I was actually happy to be there and witness it." Sampras said he also expects Rafael Nadal to linger at the top of the rankings despite his recent struggles with injury. "He's going to be around in the top …

Story|10/20/2009

Davydenko beats Nadal to win Shanghai Masters

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… Davydenko beats Nadal to win Shanghai Masters Sunday, October 18, 2009 SHANGHAI Nikolay Davydenko upset top-seeded Rafael Nadal 7-6 (3), 6-3 on Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters for his fourth title of the year. The sixth-seeded Davydenko …

Story|10/18/2009

Andre Agassi says Federer-Nadal era is ending

By MIN LEE| AP| Sports

… ending Thursday, October 15, 2009 By MIN LEE, Associated Press Writer HONG KONG Andre Agassi says Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal 's domination of the men's game is coming to an end, tipping Scotsman Andy Murray as the most likely successor …

Story|10/15/2009

Federer, Nadal to start 2010 season in Abu Dhabi

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… Nadal to start 2010 season in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, October 13, 2009 ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal plan to open the 2010 season in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi. Organizers said Tuesday that Federer and Nadal …

Story|10/13/2009

Long ATP season comes under scrutiny again

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… ATP season comes under scrutiny again Monday, October 12, 2009 By SANDRA HARWITT, For The Associated Press SHANGHAI Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick complained Tuesday that the ATP season is too long and that tennis players need a proper offseason …

Story|10/12/2009

Djokovic and Kuznetsova win China Open titles

By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN| AP| Sports

… support is great." The third-ranked Djokovic's path to the title was eased by Cilic's upset of top-seeded Rafael Nadal in Saturday's semifinal. The rain delay also appeared to have been a factor, allowing Djokovic time to regroup …

Story|10/11/2009

Nadal gets medical clearance to resume playing

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… Nadal gets medical clearance to resume playing Wednesday, September 30, 2009 BARCELONA, Spain Rafael Nadal has recovered from an abdominal injury and made himself available for Spain's Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic in December …

Story|09/30/2009

Possible Nadal-Federer showdown in 2010 Davis Cup

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… Possible Nadal-Federer showdown in 2010 Davis Cup Wednesday, September 23, 2009 GENEVA Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the first round of next year's Davis Cup after Spain drew Switzerland on Wednesday. Federer …

Story|09/23/2009

Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open

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… Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open Monday, September 21, 2009 BANGKOK Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Thailand Open due to an injury sustained at the U.S. Open earlier this month. Nadal was advised by his …

Story|09/21/2009

Spain defeats Israel, advances to Davis Cup final

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… Republic in the December final. "To be in the finals two years running is incredible," Robredo said. With injured Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco cheering them on, Lopez and Robredo won in front of a large crowd at the Torre Pacheco tennis …

Story|09/19/2009