Rafa Nadal
# rafa-nadal - Monday 29 April, 2013
Andre Agassi is 43 today and he still knows how to throw down
Chang, Sampras, Courier, McEnroe and the master blaster from Vegas – America doesn’t produce ‘em like they used to.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 22 April, 2013
Looks like Novak Djokovic enjoyed beating Rafa Nadal in Monte Carlo
“I beat the best player ever in the history of this tournament,” said the chuffed Serb.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 18 February, 2013
He’s back! Nadal on the trophy trail again after 7 month absence
“If the pain is bearable like it was today, then it’s fine.” Said the Spaniard after seeing off David Nalbandian in two sets.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 15 October, 2012
9 pictures celebrating Roger Federer’s 300 weeks as World Number 1
The Swiss tennis star climbed to the top of the rankings in 2004 and has dominated them ever since.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
Roger Federer named top seed for US Open
The world number one will be looking for his 18th Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows.
# rafa-nadal - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Federer beats Djokovic in straight sets to re-assert his dominance
The Swiss maestro pulverised the Serb in the first set before a contest developed.
# rafa-nadal - Saturday 18 August, 2012
Cincinnati Kid: Federer rolls back the years to reach semi-final and maintain top ranking
The Swiss will face fellow countryman Stanislas Wawrinka in the last four, safe in the knowledge that he will remain world number one.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Sidelined: Rafa Nadal out of US Open
The Spaniard is having ongoing knee trouble and must wait to reprise the title he won in 2010.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 9 July, 2012
Federer sets his sets on Olympic Gold as Murray compares him to Muhammad Ali
The Swiss ace won the men’s doubles in 2008 but craves a centre court win at SW19 to crown a golden summer.
Poll: Is Roger Federer the greatest tennis player of all time?
The 30-year-old added to his legend with Wimbledon win number seven but Rafa and Rod might have qualms with ‘best ever’ claims.
# rafa-nadal - Sunday 8 July, 2012
I never stopped believing says Federer after Wimbledon win number seven
The Swiss maestro cherished the ‘great moment’ of his record-breaking 17th Grand Slam and praised Andy Murray.
# rafa-nadal - Friday 29 June, 2012
# rafa-nadal - Sunday 10 June, 2012
Rain halts French Open final again
The last time the French Open final was not completed on a Sunday was 1973 when Ilie Nastase defeated Niki Pilic.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 6 June, 2012
French Open: Half-ton Nadal into semis at French Open
It was the 50th win for Nadal at the spiritual home of claycourt tennis since he first competed here as an 18-year-old in 2005. Impressive.
# rafa-nadal - Tuesday 29 May, 2012
Roland Garros round-up: Murray, Nadal off to winning starts
In the women’s draw, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova and Francesca Schiavone all booked places in the second round of the French Open.
# rafa-nadal - Sunday 22 April, 2012
Eight is enough: Rafa Nadal blasts past Djokovic to capture Monte Carlo title
World number one Novak was no match for the irresistible Spaniard at the Rolex Masters.
# rafa-nadal - Saturday 31 March, 2012
Country Club Chaos: Ronnie challenges Rafa to football-tennis battle
Wonder what the starched, white-clad members thought when Cristiano unveiled his new take on the traditional tennis shoe
# rafa-nadal - Thursday 26 January, 2012
Olé: Nadal beats Federer in Australian Open semi-final
The number two-ranked Spaniard won the semi-final 6-7 (7-5), 6-2, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4 in Melbourne earlier today.
Sharapova into Australian Open final vs Azarenka
Sharapova broke Kvitova’s serve in the last game to finish off a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory and set up a championship match against Victoria Azarenka.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 25 January, 2012
While you were sleeping: here’s what you missed at the Aussie Open
It’s been a good day for the likes of Andy Murray and Maria Sharapova in Melbourne.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 23 January, 2012
Serena Williams out in 4th round at Aussie Open
“I made 37 errors. That kind of tells the story of the match,” said the American after defeat to Ekaterina Makarova.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 16 January, 2012
Federer, Nadal smooth over talk of rift
Nadal had criticised Federer for his unwillingness to speak out on issues affecting the men’s game, allowing others to “burn themselves” as they seek improved conditions for players.
While you were sleeping: Nadal, Clijsters, Na advance at Aussie Open
Nadal, the 2009 champion at Melbourne Park, beat Alex Kuznetsov 6-4, 6-1, 6-1.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 21 November, 2011
We’re no dopes: Nadal hits back at claims of Spanish cheating
Rafa Nadal slams Yannick Noah as “totally stupid” following claims of endemic doping among Spanish athletes.
# rafa-nadal - Friday 14 October, 2011
Oh, it was Twitter’s fault that Andy Murray lost at the US Open
Did it take him a whole month to think that one up?
# rafa-nadal - Thursday 8 September, 2011
Rain washes out all matches at US Open
Players like Nadal and Murray air safety concerns as organisers attempt to squeeze matches in.
# rafa-nadal - Tuesday 6 September, 2011
Caroline Wozniacki mocked Rafael Nadal’s post-match cramps last night
The tour’s joker was at it again in her press conference in New York.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 5 September, 2011
Rafael Nadal collapsed in his chair at a press conference last night
After beating out David Nalbandian at the US Open today, Rafael Nadal got a severe cramp during his press conference and collapsed in his chair.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 29 June, 2011
Nadal is fighting fit, insists doctor
Wimbledon champ is strong enough to face Mardy Fish later, according to physician who treated Nadal’s foot.
# rafa-nadal - Tuesday 28 June, 2011
Rafa Nadal vows to play on at Wimbledon
Spanish ace picked up an injury in his win yesterday but insists he’s good to go tomorrow against Mardy Fish.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 27 June, 2011
Roger, can you handle this? Wimbledon to welcome Beyonce and Jay-Z
Hip-hop’s first couple picked a good day to visit SW19 with plenty of intriguing matches slated for decision.
# rafa-nadal - Tuesday 31 May, 2011
The Morning Score: Tuesday
Sepp Blatter faces the press and asks ‘crisis? what crisis’ while Irish preparation continue for the trip to Skopje.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 16 May, 2011
The Morning Score: Monday
West Ham look for a new manager, Croke Park prepares for a royal appointment (not Meath) and Novak Djokovic keeps on winning.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 9 May, 2011
Boom! Djokovic beats Nadal in Madrid Open final as run goes on
Not bad eh? Djokovic’s sixth title of 2011 allowed him to surpass Bjorn Borg’s 31-match season-opening run in 1980. He trails only John McEnroe’s 42-0 start in 1984.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 2 February, 2011
A Question of Sport: McIlroy reveals his love for custard creams and Rafa Nadal
… but not together. Although, to be fair, nobody asked him that question. We bring you ten of the highlights from the Hollywood star’s Twitter Q&A session this morning.
# rafa-nadal - Monday 31 January, 2011
‘It appears that Djokovic and Murray just don’t bring out the best in each other’
Stephen Kelly was left unimpressed by the men’s Australian Open final over the weekend.
# rafa-nadal - Thursday 20 January, 2011
The Morning Score: Thursday
An Irishman leads in Abu Dhabi, Nasri stars in Leeds replay and the FAI face a day in court.
# rafa-nadal - Wednesday 29 December, 2010
The year that was, five big winners in 2010
Paul Ring reflects on those with most to celebrate this Christmas.
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