Rafael Nadal
Roger and Out?
His accusation that Rafael Nadal uses time-wasting tactics suggests that the pressure of their rivalry might finally be getting to Roger Federer
Six-shooter Federer Takes Aim at Nadal
Despite his five Wimbledon titles, Roger Federer must now reassert himself as the world's best player
Nadal Means Business As He Mows Down Bjorkman
Rafael Nadal made light work of adapting to grass with a two-set demolition of Jonas Bjorkman at Queen's
Nadal Goes Into Borg Mode to Hand Federer His Worst Humiliation
French Open champion Rafael Nadal did not just defeat Roger Federer, he demolished him 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
Federer to Face Nadal in Final Again
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will clash in the French Open final for the third straight year
Nadal Playing a Whole New Ball-game
Rafael Nadal's latest destruction of Novak Djokovic continued his unprecedented dominance of the French Open, writes Jon Henderson
Extraordinary Nadal Eyes Clay-grass Double
Rafael Nadal's extraordinary gifts as a player combined with advances in racket technology make a Paris-Wimbledon double a real possibility, says Jon Henderson
Djokovic Bent on Revenge Against Champion Nadal
Rafael Nadal crushed Nicolás Almagro but now faces a supremely confident Novak Djokovic
Nadal Crushes Nieminen to Keep Title Defence on Track
Rafael Nadal kept his French Open title defence on track, breezing past Jarkko Nieminen in straight sets
He'll Always Have Paris
Jon Henderson examines how Rafael Nadal has gone unbeaten in 21 matches at Roland Garros
Nadal feels very close to be dethroned by Djokovic
Rafa Nadal feels that Djokovic is coming to close and could put an end to his 147 weeks as the ATP world No.2.
Murray Suffers a Birthday Bashing
British No1 Andy Murray was outclassed by Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2 in the Hamburg Masters
Defeat for Footsore Nadal Overshadows Tame Exit By Murray
Andy Murray was defeated in straight sets on a day that also saw Rafael Nadal crash out in Rome
Nadal's Feats on Clay Leave Federer With Much to Do Before French Open
Rafael Nadal won his fourth consecutive Monte Carlo title, continuing his clay hoodoo over Roger Federer
Nadal Powers to Fourth Monte Carlo Title
Rafael Nadal claimed his fourth successive Monte Carlo Open title with a straight sets win over world No1 Roger Federer
Dazzling Tsonga Destroys Nadal to Reach Final
Australian Open: French qualifier Jo-Wilfried Tsonga thrashes No2 seed Rafael Nadal in straight sets
Nadal and Tsonga Cruise Through to Semi-finals
Australian Open: Second seed Rafael Nadal will face Andy Murray's conqueror Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semi-finals after both recorded straight-sets wins
Roddick Dumped Out After Gruelling Duel With Kohlschreiber
Men's singles: Second seed Rafael Nadal shrugged off a slow start to beat Gilles Simon
Nadal Survives Torrid Opening to Overcome Simon
Men's singles: Second seed Rafael Nadal shrugged off a slow start to beat Gilles Simon
Dogged Nadal Refuses to Be Cowed By Gasquet's 'perfect Set'
Tennis: Masters Cup: Rafael Nadal recovered from a set down to open his tournament with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Richard Gasquet.
Murray Edged Out By Inspired Nadal
Andy Murray put in a battling performance against Rafael Nadal but lost 7-6, 6-4 in the third round.
Nadal Shown the Door By Ferrer
Tennis: World No2 Rafael Nadal was sent crashing out of the US Open by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer after a four-set fourth-round slugfest.
Wimbledon: Roger Federer Beats Rafael Nadal to Win the Men's Singles Final
Tennis: Men's singles final: Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in an epic five-set contest to win his fifth successive title.
Wimbledon 2007: Follow the Men's Final Between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal With Our Live Game-by-game Report
Tennis: Can Nadal stop Federer from making it five in a row? Follow the action with Mike Adamson NOW!
Wimbledon: Follow Tomas Berdych v Rafael Nadal With Our Game-by-game Report
Tennis: Game-by-game report: Will the Spaniard be involved in another five-set thriller? Follow the action with Mike Adamson NOW!
Tennis: Nadal Waits in the Rain
Rain prevented Rafael Nadal from making further progress towards what seems an inevitable meeting with Roger Federer in the final.
Wimbledon: Nadal v Fish - Live Game-by-game!
Tennis: Can Mardy Fish trouble Rafael Nadal? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW.
French Open: Rafael Nadal Breezed Into the Quarter-finals
Tennis: Rafael Nadal breezed into the quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Lleyton Hewitt.
Tennis: Federer Puts Squeeze on King
By losing to Roger Federer in Hamburg, Rafael Nadal's grip on his third straight French Open title looks less certain.
Tennis: Nadal Claims Federer Scalp in Battle of the Surfaces
Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer in the 'Battle of the Surfaces' after the world's two best players produced another epic in Mallorca.
Tennis: Gonzalez Makes Light Work of Nadal to Set Up Semi-final With Haas
Tenth seed Fernando Gonzalez clobbered a tired Rafael Nadal to set up a semi-final clash with Tommy Haas.
Four in a Row for Federer
Tennis: Wimbledon: Roger Federer took care of Rafael Nadal in four pulsating sets to retain his title.
Nadal: I Need Match of My Life
Tennis: Rafael Nadal admitted he needs to play the match of his life to beat Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Tennis: Ferocious Nadal Shows the Grass Weapons to Worry Hewitt
Rafael Nadal brought a semi-final with Lleyton Hewitt a step closer after beating Irakle Labadze in straight sets.
Nadal Scapes Through to Meet Agassi
Tennis: Rafael Nadal recovered from two sets down against American qualifier Robert Kendrick to ensure a third round clash on centre court today with Andre Agassi.
Tennis: Nadal Beats Federer in Paris
Roger Federer's bid to make tennis history by holding all four major titles at once has been ended by his clay court nemesis, Rafael Nadal.
Nadal Through After Djokovic Injury
Tennis: Rafael Nadal has reached the semi-finals of the French Open after quarter-final opponent Novak Djokovic withdrew midway through their match with an injury.
Nadal Wins Through to Quarter-finals
Tennis: Rafael Nadal continued his defence of French Open title with a comfortable win over world No14 Lleyton Hewitt.
Tennis: One Tough Hombre
Jon Henderson looks at how 19-year-old Rafael Nadal is intimidating all those before him, including the supposedly unflappable Roger Federer.
Nadal Far Too Hot for Henman
Tennis: Tim Henman's run to quarter-finals of the Dubai Open has ended after losing 7-6, 6-1 to Rafael Nadal.
Nadal Out of Australian Open
Tennis: World No2 Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open because of a foot injury.
Tennis: Pull-outs Shanghai Masters Cup As Agassi and Nadal Add to Injury List
The Masters Cup is in disarray after Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal became the latest players to withdraw from the tournament.
Tennis: Nadal Powers Onwards
Spain's Rafael Nadal powered into the last 32 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows with a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 victory over the American wild card Scoville Jenkins.
Wimbledon: Nadal Loses
Tennis: Rafael Nadal was given a harsh lesson in grass court play by the 69th-ranked Gilles Muller, who beat him in four sets.
Nada Doing for Nadal
Tennis: Rising Spanish star Rafael Nadal failed to shine today and suffered a shock four-set defeat to Luxembourg's Gilles Muller.
Nadal Thrives on Home Help
Rafael Nadal has a whole family team to guide him to his 'great dream' of victory in SW19, write Stephen Bierley and Peter Jenson.
Waske Brings Nadal Run to an End
Tennis: Newly-crowned French Open champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Gerry Weber Open at the hands of wildcard Alexander Waske.
Wimbledon: Bjorn Again? Nadal Says He's Too Green for Wimbledon
Tennis: Rafael Nadal has laughed off suggestions he could emulate Bjorn Borg by winning back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Tennis: Nadal Takes Open Title
Spain's teen sensation Rafael Nadal put up a battling performance to defeat the unseeded Mariano Puerta in the final of the French Open at Roland Garros.
Nadal the Final Hurdle on Puerta's Rocky Rise to Top Level
Tennis: Although fate may seem to be smiling on Argentine Mariano Puenta, Jon Henderson still expects Rafael Nadal to emerge victorious in the French Open Men's Final.
Tennis: Nadal Beats Federer in Battle of Wills
The precocious Spaniard celebrates his 19th birthday by grounding world No1 Roger Federer and reaching men's final as a favourite to claim the title.
Tennis: Federer Gazes at History Over Clay Summit
Could Rafael Nadal do a Marat Safin? The chances are slim but Roger Federer seems to be in no mood to take any chances, writes Stephen Bierley.
Tennis: Federer and Nadal Set Up Showdown
The two most successful and exciting men on the ATP tour this year breezed through their quarters to set up the semi everybody wanted to see.
Federer and Nadal Set to Square Off
Tennis: Roger Federer set up a mouthwatering French Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal as he edged closer to an elusive first title at Roland Garros.
Tennis: Teenager Nadal Celebrates His 20th
Spaniard has defeated young French hope in the "Battle of the Teenagers".
Federer Aims to Complete Set
Tennis: The French Open is the only grand slam title to elude the world No1 Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal is mounting a big challenge.
Tennis: Baptism of Fire Awaits Rafael Nadal
18-year-old Rafael Nadal has taken the tennis world by storm but the French Open will be his toughest test yet, says Stephen Bierley.
Nadal is the Next Big Thing
Tennis: Teenage Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is already gaining plaudits - and causing a stir as he does it, reports Jon Henderson.
Tennis: No Stopping Nadal As He Shoots Into the Top Five
Wonderkid Rafael Nadal was always destined to be one of the world's leading players - but his extraordinary rise has left everyone out of breath.
Tennis: Nadal Wins Five-hour Classic
Rafael Nadal battled his way to an astonishing five-set victory over Guillermo Coria in the final of the Italian Open in Rome.
Authorities get shirty over Nadal
Tennis: Young Spaniard Rafael Nadal's 16th successive win, a defeat of Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Italian Open, was overshadowed by a sponsorship row.
Tennis: Nadal Sweeps Past Coria
Spaniard Rafael Nadal won the Masters Series Monte Carlo with a pulsating victory over Argentina's Guillermo Coria.
Tennis: Nadal Quick to Polish His Clay Claims
18-year old sensation Rafael Nadal once again displayed his projected greatness by destroying Xavier Malisse 6-0, 6-3 in under an hour.
Hewitt battles back to beat inspired Nadal
Tennis: The tennis world is sure to hear a great deal more about Rafael Nadal, who has an ambition, rare among Spaniards, of winning Wimbledon - along with every other grand slam title, that is.
Tennis: Nadal Holds Nerve to Put Spain in Box Seat
December 4: The insouciance of youth in the hugely talented shape of Rafael Nadal secured Spain a 2-0 lead over the US.
Cool Thai Too Hot for Eager Learner Nadal
June 28: Rafael Nadal has an engaging presence on the court and will attract considerable support in years to come but lost to Paradorn Srichapan yesterday.
Nadal Has No Time for Childs Play
June 26: Spanish prodigy Rafael Nadal made a quick and easy work of Lee Childs, the third British man to reach this year's second round and the first to depart at that point.
Nadal Leaves His Mark for the French
April 18: Spaniard Rafael Nadal became the first 16-year-old to break into the world's top 100 since Michael Chang, at Monte Carlo yesterday.
Rafael Nadal made light work of adapting to grass with a two-set demolition of Jonas Bjorkman at Queen's
Nadal Goes Into Borg Mode to Hand Federer His Worst Humiliation
French Open champion Rafael Nadal did not just defeat Roger Federer, he demolished him 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
Federer to Face Nadal in Final Again
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will clash in the French Open final for the third straight year
Nadal Playing a Whole New Ball-game
Rafael Nadal's latest destruction of Novak Djokovic continued his unprecedented dominance of the French Open, writes Jon Henderson
Extraordinary Nadal Eyes Clay-grass Double
Rafael Nadal's extraordinary gifts as a player combined with advances in racket technology make a Paris-Wimbledon double a real possibility, says Jon Henderson
Djokovic Bent on Revenge Against Champion Nadal
Rafael Nadal crushed Nicolás Almagro but now faces a supremely confident Novak Djokovic
Nadal Crushes Nieminen to Keep Title Defence on Track
Rafael Nadal kept his French Open title defence on track, breezing past Jarkko Nieminen in straight sets
He'll Always Have Paris
Jon Henderson examines how Rafael Nadal has gone unbeaten in 21 matches at Roland Garros
Nadal feels very close to be dethroned by Djokovic
Rafa Nadal feels that Djokovic is coming to close and could put an end to his 147 weeks as the ATP world No.2.
Murray Suffers a Birthday Bashing
British No1 Andy Murray was outclassed by Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2 in the Hamburg Masters
Defeat for Footsore Nadal Overshadows Tame Exit By Murray
Andy Murray was defeated in straight sets on a day that also saw Rafael Nadal crash out in Rome
Nadal's Feats on Clay Leave Federer With Much to Do Before French Open
Rafael Nadal won his fourth consecutive Monte Carlo title, continuing his clay hoodoo over Roger Federer
Nadal Powers to Fourth Monte Carlo Title
Rafael Nadal claimed his fourth successive Monte Carlo Open title with a straight sets win over world No1 Roger Federer
Dazzling Tsonga Destroys Nadal to Reach Final
Australian Open: French qualifier Jo-Wilfried Tsonga thrashes No2 seed Rafael Nadal in straight sets
Nadal and Tsonga Cruise Through to Semi-finals
Australian Open: Second seed Rafael Nadal will face Andy Murray's conqueror Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the semi-finals after both recorded straight-sets wins
Roddick Dumped Out After Gruelling Duel With Kohlschreiber
Men's singles: Second seed Rafael Nadal shrugged off a slow start to beat Gilles Simon
Nadal Survives Torrid Opening to Overcome Simon
Men's singles: Second seed Rafael Nadal shrugged off a slow start to beat Gilles Simon
Dogged Nadal Refuses to Be Cowed By Gasquet's 'perfect Set'
Tennis: Masters Cup: Rafael Nadal recovered from a set down to open his tournament with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over Richard Gasquet.
Murray Edged Out By Inspired Nadal
Andy Murray put in a battling performance against Rafael Nadal but lost 7-6, 6-4 in the third round.
Nadal Shown the Door By Ferrer
Tennis: World No2 Rafael Nadal was sent crashing out of the US Open by fellow Spaniard David Ferrer after a four-set fourth-round slugfest.
Wimbledon: Roger Federer Beats Rafael Nadal to Win the Men's Singles Final
Tennis: Men's singles final: Roger Federer beat Rafael Nadal in an epic five-set contest to win his fifth successive title.
Wimbledon 2007: Follow the Men's Final Between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal With Our Live Game-by-game Report
Tennis: Can Nadal stop Federer from making it five in a row? Follow the action with Mike Adamson NOW!
Wimbledon: Follow Tomas Berdych v Rafael Nadal With Our Game-by-game Report
Tennis: Game-by-game report: Will the Spaniard be involved in another five-set thriller? Follow the action with Mike Adamson NOW!
Tennis: Nadal Waits in the Rain
Rain prevented Rafael Nadal from making further progress towards what seems an inevitable meeting with Roger Federer in the final.
Wimbledon: Nadal v Fish - Live Game-by-game!
Tennis: Can Mardy Fish trouble Rafael Nadal? Find out with Paolo Bandini NOW.
French Open: Rafael Nadal Breezed Into the Quarter-finals
Tennis: Rafael Nadal breezed into the quarter-finals with a straight-sets victory over Lleyton Hewitt.
Tennis: Federer Puts Squeeze on King
By losing to Roger Federer in Hamburg, Rafael Nadal's grip on his third straight French Open title looks less certain.
Tennis: Nadal Claims Federer Scalp in Battle of the Surfaces
Rafael Nadal beat Roger Federer in the 'Battle of the Surfaces' after the world's two best players produced another epic in Mallorca.
Tennis: Gonzalez Makes Light Work of Nadal to Set Up Semi-final With Haas
Tenth seed Fernando Gonzalez clobbered a tired Rafael Nadal to set up a semi-final clash with Tommy Haas.
Four in a Row for Federer
Tennis: Wimbledon: Roger Federer took care of Rafael Nadal in four pulsating sets to retain his title.
Nadal: I Need Match of My Life
Tennis: Rafael Nadal admitted he needs to play the match of his life to beat Roger Federer in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Tennis: Ferocious Nadal Shows the Grass Weapons to Worry Hewitt
Rafael Nadal brought a semi-final with Lleyton Hewitt a step closer after beating Irakle Labadze in straight sets.
Nadal Scapes Through to Meet Agassi
Tennis: Rafael Nadal recovered from two sets down against American qualifier Robert Kendrick to ensure a third round clash on centre court today with Andre Agassi.
Tennis: Nadal Beats Federer in Paris
Roger Federer's bid to make tennis history by holding all four major titles at once has been ended by his clay court nemesis, Rafael Nadal.
Nadal Through After Djokovic Injury
Tennis: Rafael Nadal has reached the semi-finals of the French Open after quarter-final opponent Novak Djokovic withdrew midway through their match with an injury.
Nadal Wins Through to Quarter-finals
Tennis: Rafael Nadal continued his defence of French Open title with a comfortable win over world No14 Lleyton Hewitt.
Tennis: One Tough Hombre
Jon Henderson looks at how 19-year-old Rafael Nadal is intimidating all those before him, including the supposedly unflappable Roger Federer.
Nadal Far Too Hot for Henman
Tennis: Tim Henman's run to quarter-finals of the Dubai Open has ended after losing 7-6, 6-1 to Rafael Nadal.
Nadal Out of Australian Open
Tennis: World No2 Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Australian Open because of a foot injury.
Tennis: Pull-outs Shanghai Masters Cup As Agassi and Nadal Add to Injury List
The Masters Cup is in disarray after Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal became the latest players to withdraw from the tournament.
Tennis: Nadal Powers Onwards
Spain's Rafael Nadal powered into the last 32 of the US Open at Flushing Meadows with a 6-4, 7-5, 6-4 victory over the American wild card Scoville Jenkins.
Wimbledon: Nadal Loses
Tennis: Rafael Nadal was given a harsh lesson in grass court play by the 69th-ranked Gilles Muller, who beat him in four sets.
Nada Doing for Nadal
Tennis: Rising Spanish star Rafael Nadal failed to shine today and suffered a shock four-set defeat to Luxembourg's Gilles Muller.
Nadal Thrives on Home Help
Rafael Nadal has a whole family team to guide him to his 'great dream' of victory in SW19, write Stephen Bierley and Peter Jenson.
Waske Brings Nadal Run to an End
Tennis: Newly-crowned French Open champion Rafael Nadal crashed out of the Gerry Weber Open at the hands of wildcard Alexander Waske.
Wimbledon: Bjorn Again? Nadal Says He's Too Green for Wimbledon
Tennis: Rafael Nadal has laughed off suggestions he could emulate Bjorn Borg by winning back-to-back titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Tennis: Nadal Takes Open Title
Spain's teen sensation Rafael Nadal put up a battling performance to defeat the unseeded Mariano Puerta in the final of the French Open at Roland Garros.
Nadal the Final Hurdle on Puerta's Rocky Rise to Top Level
Tennis: Although fate may seem to be smiling on Argentine Mariano Puenta, Jon Henderson still expects Rafael Nadal to emerge victorious in the French Open Men's Final.
Tennis: Nadal Beats Federer in Battle of Wills
The precocious Spaniard celebrates his 19th birthday by grounding world No1 Roger Federer and reaching men's final as a favourite to claim the title.
Tennis: Federer Gazes at History Over Clay Summit
Could Rafael Nadal do a Marat Safin? The chances are slim but Roger Federer seems to be in no mood to take any chances, writes Stephen Bierley.
Tennis: Federer and Nadal Set Up Showdown
The two most successful and exciting men on the ATP tour this year breezed through their quarters to set up the semi everybody wanted to see.
Federer and Nadal Set to Square Off
Tennis: Roger Federer set up a mouthwatering French Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal as he edged closer to an elusive first title at Roland Garros.
Tennis: Teenager Nadal Celebrates His 20th
Spaniard has defeated young French hope in the "Battle of the Teenagers".
Federer Aims to Complete Set
Tennis: The French Open is the only grand slam title to elude the world No1 Roger Federer and Spain's Rafael Nadal is mounting a big challenge.
Tennis: Baptism of Fire Awaits Rafael Nadal
18-year-old Rafael Nadal has taken the tennis world by storm but the French Open will be his toughest test yet, says Stephen Bierley.
Nadal is the Next Big Thing
Tennis: Teenage Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is already gaining plaudits - and causing a stir as he does it, reports Jon Henderson.
Tennis: No Stopping Nadal As He Shoots Into the Top Five
Wonderkid Rafael Nadal was always destined to be one of the world's leading players - but his extraordinary rise has left everyone out of breath.
Tennis: Nadal Wins Five-hour Classic
Rafael Nadal battled his way to an astonishing five-set victory over Guillermo Coria in the final of the Italian Open in Rome.
Authorities get shirty over Nadal
Tennis: Young Spaniard Rafael Nadal's 16th successive win, a defeat of Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Italian Open, was overshadowed by a sponsorship row.
Tennis: Nadal Sweeps Past Coria
Spaniard Rafael Nadal won the Masters Series Monte Carlo with a pulsating victory over Argentina's Guillermo Coria.
Tennis: Nadal Quick to Polish His Clay Claims
18-year old sensation Rafael Nadal once again displayed his projected greatness by destroying Xavier Malisse 6-0, 6-3 in under an hour.
Hewitt battles back to beat inspired Nadal
Tennis: The tennis world is sure to hear a great deal more about Rafael Nadal, who has an ambition, rare among Spaniards, of winning Wimbledon - along with every other grand slam title, that is.
Tennis: Nadal Holds Nerve to Put Spain in Box Seat
December 4: The insouciance of youth in the hugely talented shape of Rafael Nadal secured Spain a 2-0 lead over the US.
Cool Thai Too Hot for Eager Learner Nadal
June 28: Rafael Nadal has an engaging presence on the court and will attract considerable support in years to come but lost to Paradorn Srichapan yesterday.
Nadal Has No Time for Childs Play
June 26: Spanish prodigy Rafael Nadal made a quick and easy work of Lee Childs, the third British man to reach this year's second round and the first to depart at that point.
Nadal Leaves His Mark for the French
April 18: Spaniard Rafael Nadal became the first 16-year-old to break into the world's top 100 since Michael Chang, at Monte Carlo yesterday.