Robin Soderling
Nadal faces new year battle to rescue career
Dec 29, 2012 01:00 EST
Rafael Nadal heads into 2013 with his career in freefall and needing to summon up the no-surrender spirit that steered him to 11 Grand Slam titles, the world number one spot and $50 million in prize money.
Nadal faces new year battle to rescue career
Dec 28, 2012 21:24 EST
Rafael Nadal heads into 2013 with his career in freefall and needing to summon up the no-surrender spirit that steered him to 11 Grand Slam titles, the world number one spot and $50 million in prize money.
Nadal suffers shock Wimbledon defeat
Jun 28, 2012 17:15 EDT
Rafael Nadal crashed to his worst Grand Slam defeat in seven years on Thursday when Czech journeyman Lukas Rosol, the world number 100, pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Wimbledon history.
'Slacker' Tomic to shape up after Wimbledon exit
Jun 26, 2012 12:08 EDT
Bernard Tomic admits he has paid the price for getting lazy as the Australian teenger's slump continued with a surprise 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 defeat against Belgian wildcard David Goffin in the Wimbledon first round on Tuesday.
Struggling Tomic crashes out of Wimbledon
Jun 26, 2012 11:23 EDT
Bernard Tomic crashed out of Wimbledon in the first round on Tuesday as the Australian teenager's slump continued with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 defeat against Belgian wildcard David Goffin.
Nadal defeats Ferrer to reach historic French Open final
Jun 08, 2012 10:19 EDT
Rafael Nadal defeated fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 6-2, 6-2, 6-1 on Friday to reach the French Open final where he will bid to become the first man to win seven titles at Roland Garros.
Ferrer ready to defy Nadal at French Open
Jun 08, 2012 01:47 EDT
David Ferrer says he is ready to face the toughest challenge in world tennis - going up against Rafael Nadal on the claycourts of Roland Garros at the French Open.
Federer, Djokovic set to joust again
Jun 08, 2012 01:45 EDT
In the French Open semi-finals on Friday, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will go head to head for the 26th time and both have agreed the outcome lay in the lap of the gods.
Nadal and Ferrer in Spanish showdown at French Open
Jun 06, 2012 15:27 EDT
Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer will meet in an all-Spanish French Open semi-final after winning their way through from the last eight on Wednesday.
Nadal into semis at French Open
Jun 06, 2012 12:49 EDT
Rafael Nadal defeated fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 7-6 (7/4), 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open semi-finals without dropping a single set.
Spanish inquisition for Murray at French Open
Jun 06, 2012 02:58 EDT
Andy Murray will be the odd man out in Wednesday's two remaining quarter-finals at the French Open.
Djokovic, Federer on course for French Open showdown
Jun 04, 2012 02:53 EDT
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer stayed on course for a mouth-watering French Open semi-final showdown, but only after they survived fourth round scares at a chilly Roland Garros.
Djokovic, Federer escape French Open booby traps
Jun 03, 2012 12:41 EDT
Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer stayed on course for a mouth-watering French Open semi-final showdown on Sunday, but only after they survived fourth round scares at a chilly Roland Garros.
Marathon man Djokovic survives Seppi scare
Jun 03, 2012 11:46 EDT
Novak Djokovic staged an epic French Open fourth round recovery to defeat Italy's Andreas Seppi 4-6, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday and salvage his dream of making Grand Slam history.
Seven-title chasing Nadal ready for French test
May 28, 2012 21:35 EDT
Rafael Nadal gets his bid for an historic seventh French Open title under way on Tuesday when he faces Italy's Simone Bolelli on Philippe Chatrier Court.
Nadal braced to shatter Djokovic Slam bid
May 27, 2012 01:14 EDT
Novak Djokovic will accept the 'unique' French Open challenge of becoming the first man in 43 years to monopolise all four Grand Slams, but six-time champion Rafael Nadal has his own history to make.
Nishikori out of French Open
May 22, 2012 08:36 EDT
Japan's Kei Nishikori pulled out of the French Open on Tuesday having failed to recover from a stomach injury, the world number 18 revealed on his Facebook page.
Federer shrugs off pressure to win on Dutch return
Feb 15, 2012 17:17 EST
Former world number one Roger Federer admitted he felt the mighty weight of expectation as he returned to the ATP Rotterdam Open here on Wednesday seven years after last playing the indoor event.
Fish stuns Wawrinka as USA edge ahead in Davis Cup
Feb 10, 2012 13:52 EST
Mardy Fish fought back from two sets to one down to beat Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 9-7 and give the United States a 1-0 lead over Switzerland in their Davis Cup World Group opener on Friday.
Corretja begins Davis Cup reign with Spain B team
Feb 08, 2012 21:05 EST
LONDON (Reuters) - There will be an unfamiliar look about Spain when they begin the defense of the Davis Cup against Kazakhstan on Friday with a new captain and without several regulars, most notably Rafa Nadal.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Nickname(s) | Nadal Conquerer | |
|---|---|---|
| Country |  Sweden | |
| Residence | Monte Carlo, Monaco | |
| Date of birth | 14 August 1984 | |
| Place of birth | Tibro, Sweden | |
| Height | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | |
| Weight | 87 kg (190 lb) | |
| Turned pro | 2001 | |
| Plays | Right-handed; two-handed backhand | |
| Career prize money | $5,367,761 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 215–139 | |
| Career titles | 4 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 8 (November 30, 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 8 (November 30, 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| Australian Open | 2R (2004, 2009) | |
| French Open | F (2009) | |
| Wimbledon | 4R (2009) | |
| US Open | QF (2009) | |
| Major tournaments | ||
| Tour Finals | SF (2009) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 33–40 | |
| Career titles | 1 | |
| Highest ranking | No. 109 (9 May 2009) | |
| Last updated on: 8 December 2009. | ||
