Rafael Nadal

Novak Djokovic played down a reported rift with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, saying he welcomed their views on the controversial ousting of ATP Chairman Chris Kermode.

Rafael Nadal withstood the challenge of Russian Karen Khachanov to set up a blockbuster semi-final with Roger Federer at the ATP Indian Wells Masters Friday despite a flare-up of right knee trouble that required mid-match treatment.

Former champions Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal edged closer to a blockbuster semi-final showdown at the ATP Indian Wells Masters with brisk fourth-round wins.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal edged closer to a blockbuster semi-final showdown at the ATP Indian Wells Masters with brisk fourth-round wins. Nadal overpowered Serbian qualifier Filip Krajinovic while Federer needed just 64 minutes to get past Britain’s Kyle Edmund.

World number two Rafael Nadal raced into the third round of the ATP Indian Wells Masters as Roger Federer made a less speedy but still successful start to his quest for a sixth title.

Rafael Nadal insisted that he has immense respect for Nick Kyrgios’s talent, and his public scolding of the mercurial Aussie after their stormy Acapulco clash doesn’t change that.

Famously known as the king of clay, Rafael Nadal is all set to get married to his longtime girlfriend Mery Perello following the recent engagement of the couple. The 32-year-old has proposed Perello for marriage and soon, the two will tie the knot.

An imperious Novak Djokovic won a record magnificent seventh Australian Open title by routing Rafael Nadal 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 Sunday with a display of flawless tennis.

Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a record seventh Australian Open crown by swatting aside 28th seed Lucas Pouille to set up a final against Rafael Nadal. In 2012 the pair contested the longest Grand Slam final at the Australian Open when Djokovic edged an epic battle in the fifth set after 5hr 53min.

Rafael Nadal handed rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas a tennis lesson as he drubbed him 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in the Australian Open semi-final. 14th seed Tsitsipas had enjoyed a fairytale run to his first Grand Slam last four but found Nadal in ruthless form as he won in 1hr 46min.