Rafael Nadal

When Rafael Nadal caught a journalist napping during his press conference

After catching the journalist snoozing during the press conference, Rafael Nadal even came up with an explanation for why the journalist's eyes were closed.

Australian Open: Rafael Nadal shrugs off injury concerns, pays tribute to Andy Murray

Of the many banged-up players on tour, Rafael Nadal may be the most able to empathise with Andy Murray, having spent long periods on the sidelines with serious knee problems.

Rafael Nadal withdraws, Andy Murray loses to Daniel Medvedev in Brisbane

World number two Rafael Nadal endured an injury-plagued 2018 season that saw him contest only nine tournaments due to hip, knee, abdomen and ankle injuries.

Rafael Nadal's plan for 2019 revolves around quality, not quantity

Rafael Nadal is in Brisbane preparing to play his first competitive match since retiring from the U.S. Open semifinals last September

Rafael Nadal donates $1.15 million dollars to victims of Mallorca flash floods

Rafael Nadal donated the money despite being unable to take part in a charity exhibition match aimed at helping people who were affected by the disaster.

Saudi Arabia exhibition between Novak Djokovic-Rafael Nadal called off

The top-ranked Novak Djokovic told BBC Sports on Friday that ``the match is not happening this year'' because of Rafael Nadal's injury.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of ATP Finals, Novak Djokovic to end year atop rankings

Rafael Nadal announced that an abdominal muscle problem, which prevented him from playing in the Paris Masters last week, and ankle surgery had forced him to pull out of the season-ending event.

Novak Djokovic to take no.1 spot after Rafael Nadal pulls out of Paris Masters

Novak Djokovic did not even have to swing a racket as Rafael Nadal, who had occupied top spot, pulled out of the Paris Masters with an abdominal injury.

Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic reconsidering Saudi Arabia exhibition match

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are scheduled to play an exhibition match on December 22 in Saudi Arabia but are under pressure to pull out.

Novak Djokovic aiming to take No. 1 ranking from Rafael Nadal in Paris

Heading into the Paris event, which starts Monday, Djokovic was only 215 points behind Nadal at a tournament he has won a record four times, the last time in 2015. Nadal has never won

Shanghai Masters: Rafael Nadal, Marin Cilic through to semis

Shanghai Masters: While Rafael Nadal takes on Grigor Dimitrov in the quarterfinals, Marin Cilic (Croatia) beat Albert Ramos (Spain) 6-3 6-4 in the first match on Friday.

Roger Federer leads Team Europe to Laver Cup title win

World number two Roger Federer handed Team Europe the maiden Laver Cup title after beating Team World's Nick Kyrgios.

US Open final, Rafael Nadal vs Kevin Anderson: Sweet 16 for Rafa Nadal

Rafael Nadal beat Kevin Anderson 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 to win the 2017 US Open title.

US Open 2017: Rafael Nadal's road to men's singles final

Rafael Nadal will play his third Grand Slam final of the year when he faces the in-form South African Kevin Anderson at the Arthur Ashe stadium on Sunday. He will look to clinch his third US Open title and 16th Grand Slam title of the career.

Wimbledon 2017: Winners of Men's title in ten previous editions

Wimbledon 2017 is all set to commence from July 3. Where Andy Murray is the defending champion, Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal are strong contenders. Federer and Djokovic have won thrice in the last 10 editions.

Rafael Nadal's day out with kids in Delhi

Spanish tennis sensation Rafael Nadal was at a 'Tennis clinic' held at the national capital on Thursday.

French Open: Novak Djokovic goes past Rafael Nadal; Serena Williams drowns Sara Errani

Nadal and Errani were no match to Djokovic and Williams respectively.

Australian Open: Stan stuns Rafa in final

Wawrinka becomes first in over 20 years to beat first and second ranked players to win Slam after getting past injured Nadal.

Australian Open: Ruthless Rafael Nadal dominates Roger Federer

Rafael Nadal dominated proceedings in the semis, and marched into the final.

Australian Open: Quality tennis captivates spectators