World number two Rafa Nadal on Thursday said doubts remain over his fitness ahead of next week`s Australian Open. Nadal pulled out of Spain`s ATP Cup tie against Australia on Tuesday with a lower back problem and, despite some improvement, said he was still far away from the level required to play at the year`s first Grand Slam.

Nadal continues to struggle with back problem ahead of Australian Open

Rafael Nadal defeated American qualifier Sebastian Korda 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Roland Garros quarter-finals for the 14th time on Sunday, staying comfortably on course for a 13th French Open title and record-equalling 20th Grand Slam crown.

Second seeded Rafael Nadal into 14th Roland Garros quarter-final

Novak Djokovic admits he knows absolutely nothing about Daniel Galan, the world number 153 from Colombia who stands in his way of a place in the last 16 at Roland Garros on Saturday.

Djokovic takes trip into Roland Garros unknown against Nadal fan

French Open this year has garnered a lot of criticism after delaying their play in autumn instead of summers due to the coronavirus pandemic. Also read: Serena Williams overcomes patchy French Open start as Thiem aces Cilic test Many players complained about the cold weather earlier, and now they have been complaining about the balls used during the tournament.

'Super slow and heavy': Tennis stars lash out at balls used during French Open

Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal has posted a photo of him working out on his Twitter account where he urged his fans to stay active despite being at home. The world no.

Rafael Nadal urges fans to 'stay active' while self-quarantining

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal attracted what organisers said was a world record crowd for a tennis match when they played an exhibition event in the Cape Town Stadium on Friday.

Tennis: Federer, Nadal play to record crowd in Cape Town

Nick Kyrgios has reached the third round of the Australian Open in style, after beating Frenchman Simon Gille. What caught the eye was both players mimicking Nadal's service routine when they were given time violations.

Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios heats up things by mimicking Nadal

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal on Thursday progressed to the third round of the ongoing Australian Open. The world number one Nadal went past Federico Delbonis of Argentina in straight sets.

Australian Open: Nadal cruises to round three after beating Argentine Federico Delbonis

Rafael Nadal has proceeded to the fourth round after landing a thumping defeat to Argentine Federico Delbonis [6-3, 7-6 (7/4), 6-1]. ICYMI A moment *that* ball kid will never forget.

Rafael Nadal's sweet gesture during Australian Open match melts everyone's hearts

Australian Open was hit on Monday by morning showers which suspended the play just hours after they were started. World No 3 Roger Federer was dominant in the first round as he beat World No 75 Steve Johnson.

Australian Open: Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer go through first round, rain plays spoil spot

33-year-old Rafael Nadal says he is surprised to be at the summit of the men's game given his long and varied history of injuries. Also Read: Australian Open: Nadal, Federer pledge A$250,000 towards bushfire relief Enjoying a rare period of full fitness, Nadal is bidding for his second title in his 15th appearance at Melbourne Park, as well as the added carrot of matching Roger Federer's all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles.

Rafael Nadal surprised to still be on top of the game

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will face each other in the final of the inaugural ATP Cup after winning epic three-set matches Saturday to steer Spain and Serbia into the decider.

Nadal's Spain to meet Djokovic's Serbia in ATP Cup final

Novak Djokovic braved extreme humidity to beat tricky French opponent Gael Monfils 6-3 6-2 and later helped Serbia win the doubles as they progressed at the inaugural ATP Cup team event in Brisbane on Monday.

Djokovic, Nadal march on with convincing wins at ATP Cup

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal urged organisers of the ATP Cup and Davis Cup Finals to consider a possible merger, saying it makes little sense to have two men's team competitions on the tennis calendar.

Djokovic and Nadal rally for merger of ATP Cup and Davis Cup

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal on Wednesday (local time) entered the semi-finals of the ongoing US Open as he defeated Diego Schwartzman 6-4, 7-5, 6-2 in the quarter-final match.

US Open: Rafael Nadal enters semi-finals

Defying the years and one of the most fierce onslaughts he has ever faced at Roland Garros, Rafa Nadal won his 12th French Open crown on Sunday, leaving Dominic Thiem crushed and a packed Parisian stadium shaking their heads in wonder. The first set had been one for the ages, the second ran it close, but after three hours and one minute, all that mattered was that Nadal was once again in familiar pose, flat on his back on the clay, a 6-3 5-7 6-1 6-1 winner to clinch his 18th Grand Slam triumph in total.

Nadal lifts French Open trophy for 12th time

Most defending champions would start a grand slam with added pressure but Simona Halep declared she would kick off her French Open campaign knowing that she's 'done it already'.

Simona Halep to start French Open title defence with no extra pressure

Three-time French Open champion and former world no. 1 Arantxa Sanchez Vicario analyses the contenders in the men's and women's draws ahead of the year's second grand slam. She thinks Rafael Nadal remains the firm favourite for a twelfth title, and considers defending women's champion Simona Halep as her own biggest threat.

WION Sports: Arantxa Sanchez picks her French Open favourites

Novak Djokovic said he was relishing locking horns with his "greatest rival" Rafael Nadal as the pair set up the 54th clash of their careers Saturday in the Italian Open final.

'The ultimate challenge': Novak Djokovic to meet Rafa Nadal in Italian Open final

Former world number one and Spain's tennis star Rafael Nadal said that golfer Tiger Woods is his favourite sportsperson. Rafa admires the hard work that Tiger Woods put in to return to the top of golf by winning the 2019 Masters on Sunday.

'Tiger is my favourite sportsman,' says tennis star Rafael Nadal

A rampant Novak Djokovic completed a stunning 6-0, 6-2, 6-2 demolition of Lucas Pouille on Friday to storm into his seventh Australian Open final and set up a mouthwatering title match with Rafa Nadal.

Australian Open: Novak Djokovic defeats Lucas Pouille to set up Nadal final

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro defeated third seed Marin Cilic 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 to enter the semi-finals of this year's French Open

French Open: Del Potro routs Marin Cilic to enter semi-final

Here is a list of five matches to watch at the French Open

French Open: Five important matches to watch on Monday

Rafael Nadal extended his astonishing winning run on clay to 42 consecutive sets as he reached the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open with a 6-0 7-5 victory over Slovakia's Martin Klizan on Friday

Nadal keeps up winning run to reach Barcelona semis, Tsitsipas stuns Thiem

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