Halle: Seventeen-time major champion Roger Federer says he feels fit and confident before the start of Wimbledon where he will be defending his men's single crown.
The Swiss Sunday won his 77th tour title and sixth crown at the Gerry Weber Open here, his first trophy since Cincinnati in August 2012.
"For me, it is great in terms of confidence. Winning solves everything really. It was good to fight as well in the last couple of matches," Federer was quoted as saying on atpworldtour.com after his 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Mikhail Youzhny in the final Sunday.
"I'm just very happy how I played this week and excited about what's to come now. Because I feel confident, I feel fit and fresh and that's very important at this point in the season."...
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07:37 PM, Jun 17, 2013
Beijing: China Open organisers have confirmed the participation of 12-time major champion Rafael Nadal of Spain at this year's tournament, making it his first appearance here in four years. "We are excited to present the best players in the world in Beijing for our fans. Rafael Nadal is a global superstar and his participation is a great way for the fans to celebrate the China Open's 10th anniversary," Alfred Zhang,...
03:42 PM, Jun 15, 2013
In an exclusive interview, eight-time French Open winner Rafa Nadal said his victory at the 112th edition of the Rolland Garros was very special and emotional for him. Adding to it, Nadal also acknowledged fellow Spaniard David Ferrer's efforts and said he has a very bright future ahead of him. ...
03:17 PM, Jun 11, 2013
Paris: Eight-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal has dropped from No. 4 to No. 5 in the ATP rankings this week, swapping places with David Ferrer, the man he beat in the Roland Garros final. Nadal only retained the ranking points he earned by winning last year's French Open, while Ferrer gained points by reaching his first Grand Slam final. Ferrer joked after his straight-set loss to Nadal: "I prefer...
11:43 PM, Jun 10, 2013
London: Rafa Nadal has booked his place at the World Tour finals after winning a record eighth French Open title, the ATP said on Monday. Nadal has staged a spectacular comeback after being sidelined for seven months with a knee injury from June last year. Since returning in February, he has reached the final in all of the nine events he has played, winning seven titles including Indian Wells and...
06:54 PM, Jun 10, 2013
Former India Davis Cup player Enrico Piperno heaved praises on Rafa Nadal after the Spaniard won his eighth Rolland Garros title and his 12th overall Grand Slam going on to say that Nadal is perhaps the greatest player to have played the sport. Piperno added that winning the French Open for the eighth time is a phenomenal achievement and that Nadal made a drastic improvement from his semi-final game against ...
01:19 PM, Jun 10, 2013
Paris: Having achieved the glittering distinction of becoming the only man to win eight singles titles at the same grand slam tournament, French Open champion Rafa Nadal was soon dreaming of another priceless thing on Sunday - to be left alone. A 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 victory over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer in the final extended his record at Roland Garros but the softly spoken Nadal was hoping to avoid any...
10:56 AM, Jun 10, 2013
Paris: A Roland Garros final against Rafa Nadal should have been the highlight of Spanish warrior David Ferrer's career. Instead what he got was a "strange" match featuring driving rain, invaded by "strange" people "without clothes on" and he will now "strangely" be ranked above Nadal despite finishing second best. At least it wasn't a dull day in the office for a man who was contesting his first grand slam...
10:52 AM, Jun 10, 2013
Factbox on Rafael Nadal who won his eighth French Open tennis title on Sunday: MAKING HIS NAME - Born in Manacor, Mallorca, June 3, 1986. - His uncle Miguel Angel Nadal enjoyed a successful career as a professional footballer, notably for Barcelona and Spain. - The naturally right-handed Nadal switched to being a left-handed player after his coach and mentor Toni Nadal, also his uncle, noted that it would give...
10:17 PM, Jun 09, 2013
Paris: Four protesters, one letting off a flare, briefly interrupted the French Open tennis final between Rafa Nadal and fellow Spaniard David Ferrer on Sunday. Two bare-chested protesters stood up in one of the front rows behind the players' benches on court Philippe Chatrier at the end of the sixth game of the second set and one let off a flare. The protester with the flare, wearing a white mask,...
09:27 PM, Jun 09, 2013
Paris: Rafael Nadal's final shot at the French Open was a typically ferocious fallaway forehand, and when it landed for a winner, his momentum and emotions sent him splaying backward onto the clay he loves. The champion quickly bounded to his feet and headed for the net at a trot. It was time to collect his latest Roland Garros trophy. Nadal became the first man to win eight titles at...
08:58 PM, Jun 09, 2013
Paris: His words catching in his throat, Toni Nadal called it "really a miracle" that his nephew is back in the French Open final. Seriously? Miraculous? More like expected, given that Rafael Nadal is 58-1 for his career at Roland Garros, a seven-time champion who will become the only man with eight titles at one Grand Slam tournament if he beats David Ferrer in Sunday's all-Spanish final. Here is what...
08:53 AM, Jun 09, 2013
Berlin: French Open finalist Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's Wimbledon warm-up event at Halle in Germany, citing fatigue after a busy few weeks of tennis. The Spaniard will try to win his eighth crown on the Roland Garros clay courts in Paris on Sunday against compatriot David Ferrer. "It is a pity and unfortunate Rafael cannot come," said Halle tournament director Ralf Weber in a statement. "But...
06:20 PM, Jun 08, 2013
Paris: An unassuming Swede and his hammerhead forehand is starting to gain mythical status at Roland Garros because in nine years Robin Soderling remains the only man to have beaten Rafael Nadal at the French Open. Over the seasons grand slam champions in the calibre of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Lleyton Hewitt, Juan Martin del Potro and Carlos Moya have all tried - and failed - to conquer...
10:31 AM, Jun 08, 2013
Paris: Rafael Nadal won an epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay - for another couple of days, at least. The seven-time champion twice let a lead slip away in the fourth set Friday, then came from behind in the fifth to beat the No. 1-ranked Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 9-7. Djokovic blew an easy overhead on the opening point...
11:44 PM, Jun 07, 2013
Paris: Rafael Nadal won an epic semi-final against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay - for another couple of days, at least. The seven-time champion twice let a lead slip away in the fourth set on Friday, then came from behind in the fifth to beat the No. 1-ranked Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 9-7. Djokovic blew an easy overhead on the opening...
09:24 PM, Jun 07, 2013
Paris: The current best player in the world meets the greatest claycourt player of all time in a French Open blockbuster on Friday - but it is not even the final. Unusually no silverware will be at stake when Serbia's Novak Djokovic and Spaniard Rafa Nadal strut on to Philippe Chatrier court to face each other for the 35th time and whoever prevails will be favourite to lift the Musketeers'...
10:31 AM, Jun 07, 2013
Paris: The French Open showdown between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic might lack some sizzle because it's a semifinal and not the final. Still, they both have more than enough motivation to make the match a memorable one. Seven-time champion Nadal vs. No. 1-ranked Djokovic carries the heft of a final, even if both players need two more victories to claim the championship. Nadal bids to become the first man...
07:55 PM, Jun 06, 2013
