Rafael Nadal

Federer won his 20th title at the Australian Open, beasting Marin Cilic in an engrossing contest, which lasted five sets.

Arunava Ray Jan 29, 2018

With Andy Murray injured and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal braced to dominate again; can Kyle Edmund take the tennis world by storm?

Steve Busfield Jan 25, 2018

Nadal retired in the fifth set of his quarter-final match against Marin Cilic because of a hip injury, ending his hopes of a 17th Grand Slam title.

Arunava Ray Jan 25, 2018

Rafael Nadal is targetting a return from the hip injury that forced his Australian Open withdrawal at the Mexican Open next month.

Nick Howson Jan 24, 2018

Rafael Nadal lamented the number of injuries currently being suffered in tennis after a leg issue forced him to retire in the fifth set of his quarter-final tie with Marin Cilic.

George Flood Jan 23, 2018

Kyle Edmund reached his first Grand Slam semi-final after an upset win over Grigor Dimitrov in the Australian Open. He could potentially face world number one Rafael Nadal next.

Abhinav Kini Jan 23, 2018

Nadal had not dropped a set till the game and was hoping to continue that form ahead of the second week but was thankful to hold on as the game neared completion.

Arunava Ray Jan 21, 2018

Rafael Nadal admits that sweltering conditions can become a "little bit dangerous for health" after temperatures hit 40C on day five of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

George Flood Jan 19, 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal secured his place in the third round of the 2018 Australian Open on Wednesday thanks to a 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-4) win over Argentina's Leonardo Mayer.

George Flood Jan 17, 2018

The nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are headlined by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, while there is a raft of British interest.

Nick Howson Jan 16, 2018

The six-time Australian Open champion cut an emotional figure after the game, embracing the crowd for their support.

Arunava Ray Jan 16, 2018

Rafael Nadal is refusing to contemplate retirement after coming through his opening match at the Australian Open without alarm.

Nick Howson Jan 15, 2018

Novak Djokovic's situation is akin to that of Roger Federer in 2017 when the Swiss ace also came back from a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

Arunava Ray Jan 15, 2018

Roger Federer had an extremely successful 2017 campaign following the same schedule, going on to win seven titles, including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.

Arunava Ray Jan 15, 2018

Andy Murray's ex-coach Mark Petchey believes Rafael Nadal has an equal chance with Roger Federer of winning the Australian Open.

Abhinav Kini Jan 14, 2018

Nadal is hoping to be at his best for the tournament and wants to keep all expectations aside when he takes on Estrella Burgos in the first round.

Arunava Ray Jan 13, 2018

Nadal suffered a knee injury at the end of last year which saw him pull out of the Paris Masters and the ATP World Tour Finals.

Arunava Ray Jan 13, 2018

The current season will be made more difficult by the return of Novak Djokovic and Stan Wawrinka, who missed the 2017 campaign through injury.

Arunava Ray Jan 12, 2018

Djokovic returned to action in an exhibition match, in what was his first showdown in nearly six months in the victory over Dominic Thiem at Kooyong.

Arunava Ray Jan 12, 2018

Roger Federer has been backed over Rafael Nadal to win the Australian Open for the second year in a row.

Abhinav Kini Jan 11, 2018

Roger Federer has sent an ominous message to rivals ahead of the Australian Open, stating he is fitter now than he was 12 months ago.

Nick Howson Jan 11, 2018

Defending Australian Open champion Roger Federer will begin the defence of his title against Slovenia's Aljaz Bedene.

Tony Mogan Jan 11, 2018

Playing in his first match for nearly six months, Djokovic beat Dominic Theim. He afterwards insisted his troublesome elbow problems are behind him.

Nick Howson Jan 10, 2018

World number one Rafael Nadal has reflected on last year's Australian Open final loss to Roger Federer and how he handled it.

Abhinav Kini Jan 10, 2018

Rafa will start his 2018 campaign with 16 Slams, which is three shy of his arch-nemesis Federer who has started the year in great form.

Arunava Ray Jan 10, 2018

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are continuing their dominance despite being the in the latter stages of their career.

Pradhan Muthanna Jan 10, 2018

Rafael Nadal will start his 2018 campaign with 16 Slams, three shy of his arch-nemesis Roger Federer, who has started the year in great form.

Arunava Ray Jan 09, 2018

Federer and Nadal made full use of a comparatively easier challenge, claiming two Slams each to end the year as the two top-ranked players of the season.

Arunava Ray Jan 09, 2018

Stan Wawrinka and Rafael Nadal have given the Australian Open a major boost following the withdrawals of Serena Williams, Andy Murray and Kei Nishikori.

Abhinav Kini Jan 09, 2018

Rafael and Toni have won everything there is to win – 16 Grand Slams, 30 Masters Series titles and two Olympic gold medals in the singles and doubles events

Arunava Ray Jan 08, 2018