Nadal following Federer’s lead with rest before Wimbledon

June 19, 2017 100

Rafael Nadal decided to give himself at least some rest in advance of the season’s third Grand Slam. On the heels of playing 25 clay-court matches this spring, and finishing second best in only one of those 25, the Spaniard decided to skip this week’s grass-court event at Queen’s Club. […]

Nadal decimates Wawrinka for La Decima at Roland Garros

June 11, 2017 349

Rafael Nadal completed a perfect run to this 10th French Open title and first since 2014 when he won his seventh straight-set match of the fortnight, erasing Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 on Sunday afternoon. Nadal triumphed after only two hours and fives minutes of play.
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Wawrinka, Nadal battle into French Open title match

June 9, 2017 4

Rafael Nadal and Stan Wawrinka are set to go head-to-head for the Coupe des Mousquetairs after they picked up respective semifinal wins on Friday. Wawrinka outlasted Andy Murray 6-7(6), 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 6-1, while Nadal cruised past Dominic Thiem 6-3, 6-4, 6-0. […]

French Open QF preview and prediction: Nadal vs. Carreno Busta

June 5, 2017 79

It will be an another all-Spanish affair for Rafael Nadal when he goes up against good friend Pablo Carreno Busta in the French Open quarterfinals on Tuesday. Nadal clobbered countryman Roberto Bautista Agut on Sunday to reach the quarters at Roland Garros for 11th time in his illustrious career. […]

Nadal still looking unbeatable at Roland Garros

June 4, 2017 47

Rafael Nadal has not lost more than four games in any set through four matches at the French Open. He has dropped only 20 total games in those 12 sets. For those counting, that means opponents are taking a mere 1.67 games per set off Nadal so far this fortnight. […]

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