Rafael Nadal Article Archive

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Between November 4, 2009 and December 4, 2009

The Interpretation of Tennis: Rafael Nadal's Ruthless Self-Test

The colosseum is daubed in red. The atmosphere flamboyant. It is time for the battle to begin. The two opponents take position on either side. One of them, the more muscular one, attempts to pulls a lever at his side of the battlefield...

Written by antiMatter about about 21 hours ago 532 reads 9 comments
Comparing Two Professional Tennis Players: Federer and Nadal

This article aims to compare two professional tennis players namely: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. The reason why I chose these two players is because of the fact that they engaged in a storied ...

Written by Abdelfattah Laabidi about about 19 hours ago 921 reads 3 comments
Davis Cup Finals Preview

This year's edition of the Davis Cup final will provide a slightly different dynamic than in previous seasons. Even though Spain remains the overwhelming favorite against the Czech Republic, a slightly black-and-blue Spanish team may be in trouble...

Written by Nima Naderi about 2 days ago 282 reads 6 comments
Rafael Nadal's Transition to "Rafa-Lite" May Signal Greater Times Ahead

The fans are getting worried. The media have begun to discuss it openly. And this week, at London’s O2 arena, it was the first topic on the lips of almost every spectator—and not just between his fans...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 3 days ago 2,326 reads 31 comments
Observations From ATP Finals: Del Potro will never lose to Federer, again.

The conclusion of the tennis season has come upon us with the ATP finals, here in London. It is often called the 5th major, ironically, only by people who have never won a major. Anyways, here are some observations through 40 years of tennis experience...

Written by Whitaker W H Chambers III about 4 days ago 385 reads 13 comments
Rafael Nadal On the Defensive

Whether a player plays defense or attack is a question of belief. Pete Sampras believed in his serve to such an extend that he attempted breaking only once per set at all. He knew that his hold-game was unshakable...

Written by antiMatter about 5 days ago 1,162 reads 18 comments
Djokovic Defeats Nadal in London, Davydenko and Soderling on Tap

Barclays ATP World Tour Final—London No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic handed No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal his third straight loss of the Tour finale on Friday, defeating the Spaniard 7-6 (5), 6-3...

Written by Nima Naderi about 6 days ago 274 reads 0 comments
Roger Federer Still Doesn't Like Andy Murray

Juan Martin Del Potro defeated Roger Federer today in order to advance to the WTF semifinals, but it wasn't Del Potro who made a statement in this match. It was Federer. Federer's statement? He still doesn't like Andy Murray...

Written by Darren Wong about 7 days ago 1,733 reads 32 comments
Davydenko Knocks Nadal Out In London

Nikolay Davydenko turned in a superb performance to beat the World Number 2 Rafael Nadal in the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London...

Written by Aaron Kumar about 7 days ago 130 reads 0 comments
Rafael Nadal: Premature to Write Him off

This is not a good time to be a part of the Vamos brigade. Rafael Nadal is still not in the form which had almost made him invincible in the earlier part of the year, boasting only a solitary ...

Written by Rajat Jain about 7 days ago 859 reads 33 comments
Inside London's Dome With The Best Men In Tennis

London may be cold, grey and storm-ridden. Parts of this wintry country may be submerged in floods from the heaviest rainfall since records began...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 8 days ago 460 reads 17 comments
Soderling Continues Fine Form in London, Ousts Djokovic in Straight Sets

Barclays ATP World Tour Final—London Tour finale wildcard Robin Soderling made the best of his status this week in London, defeating No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic, 7-6 (5), 6-1 in the round robin portion of the season ending championships...

Written by Nima Naderi about 8 days ago 289 reads 30 comments
Soderling Stuns Nadal In London

World Number 9 Robin Soderling stunned the World Number 2 Rafael Nadal Nadal in the ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena in London...

Written by Aaron Kumar about 9 days ago 117 reads 0 comments
Del Potro Edges Past Verdasco in London, Federer and Murray Up Next

Barclays ATP World Tour final—London Reigning U.S. Open champ Juan Martin del Potro captured his first round robin win of the Barclays ATP World Tour final on Tuesday, defeating a tentative but persistent Fernando Verdasco 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (1)...

Written by Nima Naderi about 9 days ago 189 reads 4 comments
The Fan Child's Two Cents: Soderling Keeps Nadal Under His Thumb

Robin Soderling said that he "liked his chances" heading into the Barclays World Tour Finals. To some that may have been a funny way to put it for an alternate who wouldn't have gained entry ...

Written by Chris Oddo aka The Fan Child about 10 days ago 232 reads 22 comments
Soderling Upsets Nadal in London, Djokovic and Davydenko on Deck

Barclays ATP World Tour final—London Robin Soderling caused the first major upset of the Barclays ATP World Tour final on Tuesday, ousting world No. 2 Rafael Nadal, 6-4, 6-4 in round robin play...

Written by Nima Naderi about 10 days ago 358 reads 4 comments
Nadal to Face Soderling In London

World Number 2 Rafael Nadal will take on Robin Soderling in his 1st match of the ATP Masters Cup at the O2 Arena in London...

Written by Aaron Kumar about 10 days ago 48 reads 0 comments
AT P 2009: World Tour Finals Tennis: Nadal Vs. Federer

Will Federer closes the year with number one rank or Nadal gains it back? in the last season of ATP, World Tour of Finals. This Men's Tennis Tournaments will be played by the top 8 players of ATP at London's O2 Arena...

Written by Kumar Kennith about 12 days ago 511 reads 0 comments
For Roger Federer No Cupcake Draw: Barclays World Tour Finals Preview

Next week at this time, London's O2 Arena will be popping with the sounds of tightly strung rackets and fresh yellow tennis balls. For the tennis obsessed, there is no sweeter music...

Written by Chris Oddo aka The Fan Child about 12 days ago 857 reads 20 comments
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Rankings: Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

Pre-Barclays Power Rankings As the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals begin on Sunday in London, it is prudent to assess the top eight players' power rankings heading into the tournament...

Written by J.A. Allen about 12 days ago 682 reads 8 comments
Preview: ATP World Tour Finals

It has been a long, hard, grueling season. Backs have been broken, knees have been burned, wrists have taken twists, and shoulders have dropped off...

Written by Rajat Jain about 15 days ago 301 reads 23 comments
Men's Tennis Power Rankings: Djokovic Gets the Better of Federer and Nadal

The last fortnight has been a nail-biting time for many men in the top 15 or so places of the A.T.P. rankings. Even as the final Masters of the year began this week in Paris, two guaranteed spots at the Tour End Finals were still up for grabs...

Written by Marianne Bevis about 18 days ago 2,695 reads 17 comments
Verdasco and Davydenko Lose in Paris, Await Their London Chances

BNP Paribas Masters—Paris, France An eventful day at the Paris Indoors saw an instant change of fate for two Barclays ATP World Tour hopefuls. First off, No. 8 ranked Fernando Verdasco ran into a Croatian buzz-saw Marin Cilic...

Written by Nima Naderi about 21 days ago 163 reads 1 comments
Nadal Battles Back From The Brink Against Almagro

World Number 2 Rafael Nadal had to dig very deep before sealing a dramatic 3 set victory over fellow Spaniard Nicholas Almagro...

Written by Aaron Kumar about 22 days ago 81 reads 0 comments
Down To the Crunch: Is the Tennis Calendar Too Long?

Many tennis players are growing increasingly unhappy at the gruelling length and content of the ATP Tour. The yearly season runs from early January, where warm-up tournaments take place in ...

Written by Chloe Francis about 22 days ago 92 reads 1 comments

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Rafael Nadal Article Archive

The Interpretation of Tennis: Rafael Nadal's Ruthless Self-Test

Comparing Two Professional Tennis Players: Federer and Nadal

Davis Cup Finals Preview

Rafael Nadal's Transition to "Rafa-Lite" May Signal Greater Times Ahead

Observations From ATP Finals: Del Potro will never lose to Federer, again.

Rafael Nadal On the Defensive

Djokovic Defeats Nadal in London, Davydenko and Soderling on Tap

Roger Federer Still Doesn't Like Andy Murray

Davydenko Knocks Nadal Out In London

Rafael Nadal: Premature to Write Him off

Inside London's Dome With The Best Men In Tennis

Soderling Continues Fine Form in London, Ousts Djokovic in Straight Sets

Soderling Stuns Nadal In London

Del Potro Edges Past Verdasco in London, Federer and Murray Up Next

The Fan Child's Two Cents: Soderling Keeps Nadal Under His Thumb

Soderling Upsets Nadal in London, Djokovic and Davydenko on Deck

Nadal to Face Soderling In London

AT P 2009: World Tour Finals Tennis: Nadal Vs. Federer

For Roger Federer No Cupcake Draw: Barclays World Tour Finals Preview

Barclays ATP World Tour Finals Rankings: Gentlemen, Start Your Engines

Preview: ATP World Tour Finals

Men's Tennis Power Rankings: Djokovic Gets the Better of Federer and Nadal

Verdasco and Davydenko Lose in Paris, Await Their London Chances

Nadal Battles Back From The Brink Against Almagro

Down To the Crunch: Is the Tennis Calendar Too Long?

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