Marcos Daniel
Djokovic, Wozniacki continue on at Australian Open
Jan 20, 2011 22:42 EST
Novak Djokovic's quest to upset Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer's Grand Slam stranglehold received a helping hand as women's top seed Caroline Wozniacki stepped up a gear at the Australian Open.
Fully fit Rafa eyes Grand Slam sweep
Jan 20, 2011 08:46 EST
World number one Rafael Nadal Thursday warned he was fully recovered from a strength-sapping illness as he took another decisive step towards a historic sweep of the Grand Slam titles.
Nadal plans trip to aquarium after gutting Sweeting
Jan 20, 2011 00:35 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A nostalgic Rafa Nadal reminisced about his freewheeling teenage days after charging into the Australian Open third round Thursday and forecast a visit to a local aquarium ahead of the next battle in his bid for a fourth consecutive grand slam title.
Sweeting thrown to the wolves for Nadal showdown
Jan 19, 2011 09:06 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal returns to action at the Australian Open on Thursday, with American qualifier Ryan Sweeting handed the Herculean task of ending the Mallorcan's march toward a fourth consecutive grand slam title in the second round.
History-chasing Nadal gifted Australian Open win
Jan 18, 2011 16:53 EST
Top seed Rafael Nadal was handed an easy route to the Australian Open second round Tuesday when Marcos Daniel retired hurt, putting him a step closer to a historic fourth successive Grand Slam win.
History-chasing Nadal 'gifted' Australian Open win
Jan 18, 2011 01:19 EST
Top seed Rafael Nadal was handed an easy route to the Australian Open second round when Marcos Daniel retired hurt, putting him a step closer to a historic fourth successive Grand Slam win.
Ruthless Nadal through but "not obsessed"
Jan 17, 2011 23:34 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - A rampaging Rafa Nadal roared through the first round of the Australian Open Tuesday when Brazil's Marcos Daniel retired with the world number one on a tear at 6-0 5-0.
History-chasing Nadal 'gifted' Australian Open win
Jan 17, 2011 22:16 EST
Top seed Rafael Nadal was handed an easy route to the Australian Open second round when Marcos Daniel retired hurt, putting him a step closer to a historic fourth successive Grand Slam win.
All eyes on Nadal as he chases four in a row
Jan 17, 2011 09:02 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal begins his quest on Tuesday to become the first man to possess all four major crowns simultaneously since 1969 against Brazil's Marcos Daniel at the Australian Open.
Federer starts Australian Open defence in style
Jan 17, 2011 02:18 EST
Defending champion Roger Federer roared into the Australian Open's second round with an ominous display while other big names struggled on day one.
Nadal's grand slam spirits dampened by cold, rain
Jan 13, 2011 22:02 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal's preparations for next week's Australian Open continue to be hampered by flu and the illness could still take "a few days" to shake, the world number one said on Friday.
Wimbledon is a major test for dads who are playing
Jun 22, 2010 17:55 EDT
Parenting and playing: Juggling tennis and fatherhood at Wimbledon can be a demanding match. Back home, when Brazilian tennis player Marcos Daniel leaves his house to practice, his 3-year-old son sometimes asks if he's taking another airplane. No, Daniel explains patiently, he's just stepping out for a drive. The mention of "car" reassures the toddler.
Tennis ace Nadal edges through, Roddick and Djokovic out
Jun 10, 2010 15:12 EDT
Rafael Nadal edged into the Queen's Club last eight with a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4 win over Denis Istomin on Thursday, but four-time champion Andy Roddick and second seed Novak Djokovic crashed out.
Tennis ace Nadal edges through after injury scare, Roddick out
Jun 10, 2010 14:26 EDT
Rafael Nadal edged into the quarter-finals at Queen's Club with a 7-6 (7/4), 4-6, 6-4 win over Denis Istomin on Thursday, while Israel's Dudi Sela knocked out four-time champion Andy Roddick.
Ruthless Nadal lights up Queen's
Jun 09, 2010 16:45 EDT
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Nadal's day-glo outfit and his ferocious forehands lit up a gloomy Queen's Club on Wednesday as the Spaniard marked his return to grass with a 6-2 6-2 demolition of Brazilian journeyman Marcos Daniel.
Tennis ace Nadal shows no sign of Paris hangover at Queen's
Jun 09, 2010 13:44 EDT
Rafael Nadal showed no signs of a hangover from his French Open triumph as the Spaniard defeated Marcos Daniel 6-2, 6-2 in the second round at Queen's Club here on Wednesday.
Nadal cruises to victory on grass at Queen's Club
Jun 09, 2010 12:03 EDT
Rafael Nadal follows up French Open triumph with easy win on Queen's Club grass. Rafael Nadal has defeated Brazil's Marcos Daniel 6-2, 6-2 to reach the third round of the Queen's Club grass-court tournament.
Nadal shows no sign of Paris hangover at Queen's
Jun 09, 2010 12:01 EDT
Rafael Nadal showed no signs of a hangover from his French Open triumph as the Spaniard defeated Marcos Daniel 6-2, 6-2 in the second round at Queen's Club here on Wednesday.
Brazilian player under investigation after crowd incident
Jan 19, 2010 10:25 EST
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Brazilian tennis player Marcos Daniel is at the center of an investigation by Australian Open officials after an alleged fracas involving a female spectator on Tuesday.
Venus crashes as Djokovic advances in Beijing tennis
Oct 04, 2009 20:00 EDT
American tennis superstar Venus Williams crashed out of the China Open on Monday, losing for the second week in a row to talented Russian teen Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Country |  Brazil | |
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Passo Fundo, Brazil | |
| Date of birth | July 4, 1978 | |
| Place of birth | Passo Fundo, Brazil | |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | |
| Weight | 79 kg (170 lb) | |
| Turned pro | 1997 | |
| Plays | Right-handed; one-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | $947,356 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 20–49 | |
| Career titles | 0 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 56 (September 14, 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 87 (November 30, 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 1st (2003, 2006, 2009) | |
| French Open | 2nd (2008) | |
| Wimbledon | 1st (2006, 2008) | |
| US Open | 1st (2006, 2008) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 13–26 | |
| Career titles | 0 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 102 (December 5, 2005) | |
| Last updated on: August 3, 2009. | ||
