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The Open House twosome take a stab at defining great tennis, which, for New York, demands a Federer-Nadal final.

Trying to complete a career Grand Slam, Rafael Nadal has won all 12 sets he's played so far at the 2010 U.S. Open.

Even Rafael Nadal felt compelled to applaud when his second-round opponent at the U.S. Open hit a spectacular, full-sprint winner and was left doing the splits at the net.

World number one Rafael Nadal ended the Wimbledon dream of home hope Andy Murray with a straight sets victory in their semifinal on Centre Court on Friday.

With six-time champion Roger Federer out, Rafael Nadal becomes the favorite for the Wimbledon men's title.

Rafael Nadal says his right knee feels "good, good; not bad" after a 40-minute practice session at the All England Club.Toni Nadal, Rafael's uncle and coach, says the knee "is so much better" Sunday than it was a day earlier, when the 2008 Wimbledon champion received treatment from a trainer at changeovers during his five-set comeback victory in the third round.Rafael Nadal skipped the tournament last year because of tendinitis in both knees.

Last year Robin Soderling deprived Rafael Nadal of the chance to compete for his fifth French Open championship. This year, the Spaniard would not be denied.

In his latest display of clay court dominance, Nadal fended off a plucky Nicolas Almagro in the semifinals of the Madrid Open before defeating arch nemesis Roger Federer, 6-4, 7-6 (5), in their much-anticipated first meeting since last year's final.

World number two Rafael Nadal beats Gael Monfils 6-1 6-3 to reach the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal retired from his quarterfinal against Andy Murray with an injured knee, then predicted the Scottish player would end his Grand Slam title drought by winning the Australian Open....