Tag: Nadal

Rafa Nadal ends up in the crowd in a desperate race to the ball | Wimbledon 2018

If you think that Rafael Nadal is “only” the King of Clay, you are damn wrong. The Spanish sensation reaches the semifinal in Wimbledon after beating Juan Martin Del Potro in a passionate 5 setter. After exchanging the first 4 sets, Nadal was the underdog in...

Rafael Nadal had the daunting task to face an in-form Alex De Minaur in the Wimbledon 3rd round, but eventually, the world no.1 was too much for the Australian. Rafa was just too good for the world no.80 that was a bit too passive (especially...

Rafael Nadal had a tricky 2nd round in Wimbledon against the world no. 77 Mikhail Kukushkin that on fast surfaces can be very dangerous. Eventually, Rafa managed to win the match without conceding a set even if he dropped his serve a couple of times....

HSBC Play of the Day - Rafa Nadal

No problems for Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon opener as the world no.1 dismisses Dudi Sela in straight sets. This match was a no contest with the Mallorcan breezing in the first 2 sets with completely superior firepower. The only (small) thrill was when Rafa...

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer keep on swapping positions in the first 2 places of the rankings. After Roger failed to defend his title in Halle, Rafa is back to be the new world no.1, and he will keep it after Wimbledon if he manages...

Rafael Nadal had a fantastic run on clay after winning 4 tournaments and his 11th Roland Garros. Apparently, this incredible stint had his toll on Rafa’s body, and the Spanish Legend decided to withdraw from playing the ATP500 at the Queens Club for the...

Rafael Nadal is well known as the King of Clay, but Roger Federer agrees that he is much more than that. The Spanish Legend has evolved a lot, and he is now playing much more aggressive tennis with frequent runs at the net. This...

Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep have many things in common. First, they are both world no.1; second, they have both won the title at the Roland Garros this year; finally, they are both very hard working. Why I like Simona NADAL After being asked about Halep’s...