Rookie Nadal facing tough test at 'virtual' Madrid Open

When discussing the favourites to win the Madrid Open the first name on most people's lips would usually be claycourt king Rafa Nadal. Things are a little different this year though. The Spaniard,......

Incredible Nadal storms into French Open fourth round

IMAGE:  Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a forehand. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Clearly Nikoloz Basilashvili had come to face Rafael Nadal with a plan but, like Mike Tyson said,......

Nadal teams up with Vidal in doubles

World number two Rafael Nadal willteam up with fellow Mallorcan Bartolome Salva-Vidalat the Chennai Open, commencingat the SDAT Nungambakkam stadiumon January 1. The Spanish duo were given a......

Sports Shorts: Aditi moves up to tied-4th in Dubai

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday. Aditi Ashok moves up to tied-4th in Dubai IMAGE: Aditi Ashok plays her second shot on the par 4, first hole during the third......

Nadal, Ferrer give Spain perfect start

Spain took a 2-0 lead in their Davis Cup semi-final against the United States on Friday after world number one Rafael Nadal survived a spirited attack from rookie Sam Querrey and David Ferrer beat......