Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic survives major French Open scare as Rafael Nadal marches on

Defending champion taken to five sets by world number 41 Diego Schwartzman.

Nick Howson Jun 02, 2017

'Incredible' Rafael Nadal destined to win 10th French Open says Tim Henman

World number four chasing 'La Decima' at Roland Garros.

Nick Howson Jun 01, 2017

Rafael Nadal dismisses injury talk and admits grass court season will be harder

Nadal is seeking a 10th title at Roland Garros in 13 appearances.

Pradhan Muthanna Jun 01, 2017

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic seal French Open progress as Garbine Muguruza survives scare

King of Clay is seeking to become the first player in the Open Era to win 10 titles at any Grand Slam event.

George Flood May 31, 2017

Rafael Nadal 'not worried about anyone' says Nick Kyrgios backing Spaniard to add 10th French Open title

Nadal is the favourite to win the ongoing French Open for the 10th time.

Pradhan Muthanna May 31, 2017

'A fantastic time': Roger Federer reflects on his year so far as he targets Wimbledon next

Roger Federer has won three titles and is 19-1 in 2017 so far.

Abhinav Kini May 31, 2017

Albert Costa: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will end 2017 first and second in the world

Exclusive: The 2002 French Open winner confident his fellow Spaniard will triumph at Roland Garros.

Oier Fano Dadebat May 30, 2017

Federer and Nadal are an 'inspiration', says Novak Djokovic praising his main rivals

Federer, Nadal and Djokovic together hold 44 Grand Slam titles.

Pradhan Muthanna May 30, 2017

French Open: Rafael Nadal identifies one area he must improve despite easing past Benoit Paire

The Spaniard eased to a 6-1 6-4 6-1 over his French opponent.

Tony Mogan May 29, 2017

'He's not the No.1 favourite' says Soderling talking about Roger Federer's scheduling and title chances

Soderling has backed Federer's decision to pick and choose the tournaments he wants to play.

Pradhan Muthanna May 29, 2017

'Machine' Rafael Nadal is 'currently unstoppable' says Alex Corretja ahead of the French Open

Nadal has won three titles in 2017 and is the strong favourite ahead of the French Open.

Abhinav Kini May 28, 2017

'You can't think of them as legends' says Zverev talking about playing Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic

Zverev has beaten Federer and Djokovic and come close to upsetting Nadal in his short career on the tour.

Pradhan Muthanna May 27, 2017

Andy Murray to kick off 2017 French Open campaign against Andrey Kuznetsov

Johanna Konta drawn against Hsieh Su-wei of Taiwan in the first round at Roland Garros.

George Flood May 26, 2017

'Rafael Nadal is the favourite' at the French Open says Boris Becker while backing Novak Djokovic

Becker also praised Djokovic's appointment of Andre Agassi as a coach.

Abhinav Kini May 26, 2017

'Ready to play well at Roland Garros' says Rafael Nadal brushing off recent loss in Rome

Nadal has won three titles on clay in 2017 in Monte Carlo, Madrid and Barcelona.

Pradhan Muthanna May 25, 2017

James Blake explains why Rafael Nadal is ahead of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray to win 2017 French Open

The former world No 4 has heaped praise on 23-year-old Dominic Thiem.

Naveen Ullal May 25, 2017

Carlos Moya integral to Rafael Nadal revival says Andy Murray's former coach

The Spaniard is favourite to win a 10th French Open title after dominating clay season.

Nick Howson May 24, 2017

'Novak, Roger and Rafa need something new' says Leconte talking about Djokovic's partnership with Agassi

Djokovic will work with Agassi during the upcoming French Open after parting with Marian Vajda.

Pradhan Muthanna May 24, 2017

Roger Federer withdrawal from French Open questioned by John Isner: 'I would never do that'

American understands motivation for skipping clay court showcase but refuses to support decision.

Nick Howson May 23, 2017

Rod Laver praises Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer but says 'no one' is greatest of all time

There is no greatest of all time, only the greatest in a certain era, says Rod Laver.

Pradhan Muthanna May 23, 2017

Rafael Nadal is the 'only one favourite' for the French Open says Dominic Thiem's coach

Nadal's 17-match winning run came to an end in the Italian Open quarter-final against Dominic Thiem.

Abhinav Kini May 22, 2017

'Situations are different' says Moya talking about Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's scheduling in 2017

Nadal will play Wimbledon and is not planning a mid-season break like Federer.

Pradhan Muthanna May 20, 2017

'One day you don't feel perfect' says Rafael Nadal after loss to Dominic Thiem in Rome

Thiem ended Rafael Nadal's 17-match winning streak on clay in 2017.

Pradhan Muthanna May 20, 2017

Rafael Nadal loses first match on clay this season to the inspired Dominic Thiem

Spaniard had won 17 matches in a row on clay in 2017.

Mike Martin May 19, 2017

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic progress in Rome, stay on course for semi-final showdown

Nadal will face Dominic Thiem in the quarter-finals, while Djokovic will take on Del Potro.

Pradhan Muthanna May 19, 2017

Struggling Andy Murray will prove people wrong at French Open and Wimbledon says former coach

Mark Petchey says the summer season can help inspire a revival from the world number one.

Nick Howson May 18, 2017

'Physically, mentally, it's tough' says Rafael Nadal talking about Andy Murray's loss of form

World number one Andy Murray has won just one title thus far in 2017.

Pradhan Muthanna May 18, 2017

Rafael Nadal 'not part of decision-making' says Roger Federer's coach about Swiss ace missing French Open

Federer will be skipping the entire clay court swing of the season for the first time since he turned pro in 1998.

Pradhan Muthanna May 18, 2017

Novak Djokovic joins Rafael Nadal in reacting to Roger Federer's French Open withdrawal

World number two responds to the news that the 18-time major champion will miss the clay court showcase.

Nick Howson May 17, 2017

'We pulled a damned thorn out of our foot' says Rafael Nadal's coach about his win over Novak Djokovic

Nadal ended his seven match losing streak to the Serb with his recent win in Madrid.

Pradhan Muthanna May 17, 2017