Rafael Nadal News

PARIS: Top two seeds Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are on course for a fi rst showdown since May in the Paris Masters which started yesterday.

Andy Murray of Scotland captured his sixth title of 2009 with a straight-set victory over Russia's Mikhail Youzhny in the final of the Valencia Open.

Friday, November 6, 2009 10:12 AM Dwarfed by Nadal and Federer Tom Tebbutt N ovak Djokovic is the forgotten man of the Big Three of men's tennis, dwarfed by the holy duality of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

Skeptics say the wear-and-tear of his physically-demanding style of play could contribute to a short shelf-life at the top of tennis for Rafael Nadal and eventually cut short his career, but the second-ranked Spaniard plans on sticking around for several years.

"I'm not a machine, and like everybody I have better moments than others," Rafael Nadal told CNN in Shanghai.

Fourth seed Fernando Verdasco advanced to the second round of the Valencia Open on Wednesday after Spanish compatriot Oscar Hernandez retired with back trouble.

Andre Agassi has rocked the tennis world by confessing he used meth - and then lied about it.

Photograph: Kai Foersterling/EPA Andy Murray routinely plays down expectations each time he returns from a lay-off so it was no surprise that on his arrival here for the Valencia Open he should reject the label of favourite as he makes his long-awaited comeback after six weeks out because of a left wrist injury.

THE world's best two players have expressed their dismay that Andre Agassi was not punished for failing a drug test after using crystal methamphetamine in 1997.

Federer, Nadal Upset at Agassi Drug taking >> Posted By WikiMap 2 hours, 13 minutes ago in Sports Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal both voiced their displeasure at Andre Agassi after the former world number one revealed he took the recreational drug crystal meth in 1997 and lied about the reasons for a positive test.

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have both said they are shocked by the news that tennis authorities covered up Andre Agassi's use of banned drugs.

Back in January Rafael Nadal appeared to have the tennis world world at his feet, the Spaniard won the Australian Open when he defeated Roger Federer in the final in five sets.

Andre Agassi says Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's domination of the men's game is coming to an end, tipping Scotsman Andy Murray as the most likely successor.

Serena Williams believes that when it comes to the grind of touring and travelling, the likes of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have a lot to learn.

A few thoughts from the tennis world ... 1. For years, many of you have joined me in begging the WTA to euthanize the failed experiment that is "on-court coaching." We may finally get our wish.

Robin Soldering of Sweden, ranked 10th in the world, has confirmed his participation in the Aircel Chennai Open tennis tournament to be held here Jan 4-10. In a statement, Soldering said: 'Aircel Chennai open is a much awaited event in the international tennis circuit.

Tennis Davydenko takes Shanghai Masters title: Sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia knocked off top-seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain 7-6... Tennis Davydenko takes Shanghai Masters title: Sixth-seeded Nikolay Davydenko of Russia knocked off top-seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain 7-6 , 6-3 Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters in China for his fourth ATP ...

Davydenko Beat Nadal to Obtain Shanghai's title >> Posted By SportsBetting 23 hours, 54 minutes ago in Sports The 28-year-old Russian, Nikolay Davydenko, took his fourth ATP title of the year after beating world No.

Rafael Nadal practices in preparation for the Rogers Cup on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at Uniprix Tennis Stadium at Jarry Park.

Rafael Nadal has appeared in four ATP World Tour Masters 1000 finals this season.