Category: Rafael Nadal

ATP Rankings: Rafa, Roger Battle for No. 1

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The post Wimbledon rankings are up.

Andy Murray remains top of the rankings but is now just 308 points ahead of Rafael Nadal. Roger Federer’s eighth Wimbledon title pushed him back up to No. 3.

# Name Nationality Points Tournaments
1. Murray Andy United Kingdom 7750 18
2. Nadal Rafael Spain 7465 15
3. Federer Roger Switzerland 6545 14
4. Djokovic Novak Serbia 6325 17
5. Wawrinka Stan Switzerland 6140 20
6. Cilic Marin Croatia 5075 23
7. Thiem Dominic Austria 4030 28
8. Nishikori Kei Japan 3740 20
9. Raonic Milos Canada 3310 21
10. Dimitrov Grigor Bulgaria 3160 24

According to ATP, Federer has no points to defend for the remainder of the season, while Rafa has 370 points and Murray has a whopping 5,460 points to defend following his incredible run at the end of the 2016 season.

Rafa  is scheduled to play eight tournaments through the remainder of 2017. If our champ stays healthy and keeps playing good, he should comfortably take the top spot from Murray. Federer will have to do better than Rafa at pretty much every tournament that they contest to become world No.1 again.

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WATCH: Rafael Nadal shows off his drawing skills

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Rafael Nadal, Jelena Ostapenko, Angelique Kerber, Roger Federer, Johanna Konta, Kei Nishikori, Stan Wawrinka and Petra Kvitova show off their drawing skills at Wimbledon 2017.

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal relaxes on a yacht with friends

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Rafael Nadal will be back in action in just a couple of weeks time but is taking a short break to recharge his batteries before the North American summer hard-court season. He was spotted on his yacht enjoying some time with friends in Spain.

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Twitter reacts to Rafael Nadal’s wonderful display of sportsmanship

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Rafael Nadal is one of the nicest and classiest players in tennis, and he again showed why on Monday. Despite fourth round loss, he was waiting patiently for Gilles Muller to gather his gear so they can exit the arena side by side after a classic match.

The packed crowd on Court One noticed Rafa’s gracious act and rose to their feet, arguably cheering louder for Rafa than Muller. Rafa also stopped to sign some autographs.

Tennis fans, media and players worldwide also took to social media to praise our champ!

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Rafael Nadal: Uncle Toni isn’t leaving to China (Wimbledon 2017: 4th round presser)

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Rafael Nadal talks to the media after the 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 13-15 defeat against Gilles Muller.

Q. How would you describe the match that you just played?
RAFAEL NADAL: Well, he played well. I think I didn’t play my best the first two sets. I make a couple mistakes that make me then play all the time against the score. And that’s so difficult against a player like him.

So well done for him. He played well. Especially in the fifth, he played great game. I was there, fighted until the last ball, with the right attitude. Probably was not my best match, but at the same time I played against a very uncomfortable opponent.

Q. When you look back, do you perhaps feel this is a tournament where you had a very good result on grass that you haven’t had in a few years?
RAFAEL NADAL: I lost in the fourth round. That’s not the result that I was expecting. It’s true that I played some good matches, but the same time is true that I didn’t want to lose that match. So is tough to analyze that in a positive way right now.

Difficult to say. Yeah, I won matches. I play better than other years, true. At the same time I was ready for important things, so I lost an opportunity.

Q. Those two sets that you struggled to find your best, you had issues getting into it, or was it a day like this when your sensations weren’t there?
RAFAEL NADAL: It is more difficult, no, when you play against a player like him that you don’t have a lot of rhythm. I had my chance in the beginning. Is stupid to say now, but maybe if I had that break at the first set, third or fourth game, maybe we are in a completely different situation. But I didn’t.  Continue reading “Rafael Nadal: Uncle Toni isn’t leaving to China (Wimbledon 2017: 4th round presser)” →

Wimbledon 2017: 4th round videos (highlights, hot shot, interview)

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Rafael Nadal’s hopes of winning a third Wimbledon title are over for another year after an epic five-set defeat by 16th seed Gilles Muller of Luxembourg.

Rafacomes out on top in this point against Gilles Muller as the two play out “one of the rallies of the tournament” at Wimbledon.

Here’s what Rafa had to say after his loss to Muller.

PHOTOS: Rafael Nadal loses in five-set thriller against Gilles Muller at Wimbledon 2017

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Rafael Nadal lost in the fourth round at Wimbledon to Gilles Muller on Manic Monday. Muller defeated our champ 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13 in a match that lasted almost five hours.

Rafa, seeded fourth, dropped the opening set, ending a winning streak of 28 consecutive sets at majors.

After the match, Rafa said:

He played well. I think I didn’t play my best the first two sets. I was all the time against the score and that’s so difficult against a player like him. He played great, especially in the fifth set. It probably was not my best match but at the same time I played against a very uncomfortable opponent.

I lost in the fourth round, not a result I was expecting. It’s tough to analyse that in a positive way right now. I won matches, I played better than other years, that’s true but at the same time I was ready for other things. I missed an opportunity.

Muller will next face Marin Cilic, who beat Roberto Bautista Agut 6-2, 6-2, 6-2.

The crowd really wanted Rafa to win. He received a standing ovation and rapturous applause after the match. Stay healthy Rafa and take a good rest  after all your achievements this year! Always with you!

Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal serves to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Spain’s Rafael Nadal, watches Nadal play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Xisca Perello, girlfriend of Spain’s Rafael Nadal, watches Nadal play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
A picture shows a shoe of Spain’s Rafael Nadal as he sits in the break between games against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal places his water bottle during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his headband during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain changes his shirt during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal changes his t-shirt during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal looks to his ankle after lunging to play a shot against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
TOPSHOT – Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
TOPSHOT – Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal falls after diving to play a shot to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal falls after diving to play a shot to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal falls after diving to play a shot to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
The trainers of Spain’s Rafael Nadal are pictured as he serves to Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts after losing a point against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal uses a towel during a break in play against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller during their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
isca Perello (2R) partner of Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates during his Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in the fifth set tie-break of their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal reacts against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in the fifth set tie-break of their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks on during the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller (R) shakes hands with Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017..Muller won the match 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller (R) hugs Spain’s Rafael Nadal after winning their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017..Muller won the match 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)
Rafael Nadal of Spain and Gilles Muller of Luxembourg embrace after their Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: David Ramos/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain signs autographs in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain looks acknowledges the crowd in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Europe)
Rafael Nadal of Spain acknowledges the crowd as he looks dejected in defeat after the Gentlemen’s Singles fourth round match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg on day seven of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 10, 2017 in London, England. (July 9, 2017 – Source: Michael Steele/Getty Images Europe)
Spain’s Rafael Nadal waves to the fans after losing aginst Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller in their men’s singles fourth round match on the seventh day of the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 10, 2017..Muller won the match 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 15-13. / AFP PHOTO / Glyn KIRK / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (July 9, 2017 – Source: AFP)