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  Roger Federer to play Rafael Nadal in South Africa, where his mother was born

  Tennis | February 03, 2020 17:53 IST

  Federer, a 38-year-old from Switzerland, is planning to finally fill that gap on his rather full resume on Friday, when he and his longtime rival, Rafael Nadal, are scheduled to play an exhibition match in Cape Town.

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  Australian Open 2020: Djokovic-Federer semi-final headlines Day 11 in Melbourne

  Tennis | January 30, 2020 23:45 IST

  Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer will be playing each other for the 50th time when they play each other in the semi-final of Australian Open on Thursday.

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  Australian Open 2020: Dominic Thiem sends Rafael Nadal packing in quarters

  Tennis | January 29, 2020 18:32 IST

  Dominic Thiem defeated Rafael Nadal 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-6 in the quarter-final of the Australian Open.

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal vs Dominic Thiem quarterfinal tie could be a long one

  Tennis | January 28, 2020 15:08 IST

  Top-ranked Rafael Nadal and fifth-seeded Dominic Thiem play a quarterfinal in a rematch of last year's French Open final won in four sets by Nadal. 

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  Steady Rafael Nadal beats animated Nick Kyrgios to advance to his 12th Australian Open quarterfinal

  Tennis | January 27, 2020 18:10 IST

  The No. 1-ranked Nadal kept his thoughts to himself and limited his shot-making to the more traditional variety in an entertaining 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) victory over home-crowd favorite Kyrgios on Monday to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals

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  Rafael Nadal vs Nick Kyrgios in Australian Open 2020: As good as it gets

  Tennis | January 26, 2020 20:21 IST

  Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios's rivalry is set to take centre stage on Day 8 of the Australian Open 2020.

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios fourth-round duel highlight day 8

  Tennis | January 26, 2020 15:22 IST

  All the ingredients are there for a classic fourth-round match between Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgios at night on Rod Laver Arena.

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  Kyrgios sets up fourth-round clash with Nadal, survives five-set thriller against Khachanov

  Tennis | January 25, 2020 19:03 IST

  Nicky Kyrgios sets up a fourth-round clash with 19-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal after surviving a five-set thriller against Russia's Karen Khachanov on Saturday at the Melbourne Arena.

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  Improved Rafael Nadal makes foe feel 'powerless' at Australian Open 2020

  Tennis | January 25, 2020 15:09 IST

  This assessment arrived after Nadal needed less than 100 minutes to move a step closer to a record-tying 20th Grand Slam title with a 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 victory over 27th-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta in the third round Saturday.

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal walks over Pablo Carreno Busta to reach 4th round

  Tennis | January 25, 2020 13:07 IST

  Rafael Nadal defeated fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in the third round of Australian Open 2020.

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal, John Isner vs Stan Wawrinka highlight day 6

  Tennis | January 24, 2020 16:30 IST

  Top-seeded Rafael Nadal plays Pablo Carreno Busta, Nick Kyrgios takes on Karen Khachanov and Alexander Zverev plays Fernando Verdasco in other men's third-round matches

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios move into Round 3

  Tennis | January 23, 2020 19:33 IST

  Rafael Nadal defeated Federico Delbonis -3, 7-6, 6-1 while Nick Kyrgios got the better of Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-4, 4-6, 7-5 in the second round of Australian Open.

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal's sweet gesture towards ball kid wins hearts. Watch

  Tennis | January 23, 2020 19:14 IST

  Rafael Nadal's wayward forehad hit a ball kid on her head but Nadal kissed her on the cheek and gave his headband to her after the match.

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  Australian Open 2020: Rafael Nadal, Nick Kyrgios back in action on Day 4

  Tennis | January 22, 2020 23:19 IST

  Rafael Nadal will take on Federico Delbonis while local boy Nick Kyrgios will play Gilles Simon in the second round of Australian Open 2020.

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  Nadal, Medvedev cruise into round 2 at Australian Open; Tsonga retires with injury

  Tennis | January 21, 2020 19:30 IST

  The top-ranked Nadal is chasing his 20th major singles title, aiming to equal Roger Federer's men's record. He's also aiming to complete a collection by winning each of the four Grand Slam titles at least twice.

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  A lot on mind at Australia Open, but not No. 20: Rafael Nadal after round 1 victory

  Tennis | January 21, 2020 15:41 IST

  What he insists is not on his mind is the number 20 — as in Roger Federer's record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, which Nadal would equal by claiming the trophy at Melbourne Park.

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  Australian Open 2020: Top-seeded Rafael Nadal highlights 2nd day in Melbourne

  Tennis | January 20, 2020 15:19 IST

  Nadal plays his first-round match against Hugo Dellien. Chances are Nadal won't have too many tough moments with Dellien, whose highest ranking has been 74 and who has never gone past the second round in four previous Grand Slams

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  Roger Federer reckons Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic will surpass his Grand Slam tally

  Tennis | January 19, 2020 15:22 IST

  Entering the Australian Open, scheduled to begin Monday in Melbourne (Sunday EST), Federer leads the list with 20 majors, followed by Nadal with 19, then Djokovic with 16.

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  7 things to look out for at Australian Open 2020

  Tennis | January 19, 2020 15:19 IST

  The 38-year-old Williams had lost her previous five finals, including four at Slams -- at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open in 2018 and 2019.

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  Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal seem sure all will be OK at Australian Open

  Tennis | January 18, 2020 15:22 IST

  Federer and Nadal both said they marched themselves down to the tournament referee's office to understand what was going on when local news reports were saying people should stay indoors, yet qualifying rounds were taking place