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The 23-year-old Dominic Thiem will face nine-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal next.(Photo: AP)

French Open 2017: Dominic Thiem defeats Novak Djokovic in straight sets to set up semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal

A year ago, Novak Djokovic became the first man to claim a fourth consecutive major championship and completed a career Grand Slam.

07 Jun 2017 6:46 PM

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic serves to Joao Sousa of Portugal in their French Open second round match at Roland Garros. Djokovic won 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 (Photo: AP)

French open: Garbine Muguruza survives, Djoko sails on

Kvitova, local hope Tsonga lose; Nadal in hunt for 10th Roland Garros title.

01 Jun 2017 1:40 AM

Rafael Nadal will play his opening match in Paris on Court Suzanne Lenglen, and not the main Philippe Chatrier showcourt. (Photo: AP)

Rafael Nadal begins pursuit of 10th French Open title against mercurial Paire

Defending champion Novak Djokovic is second on Chatrier in what could be a taxing outing against claycourt specialist Marcel Granollers.

29 May 2017 2:05 PM

Defending champions Novak Djokovic and Garbine Muguruza at the draw ceremony of the French Open. (Photo: AP)

Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal on semi-final collision course

Djokovic demolished highly-regarded Austrian Thiem for the loss of just one game in the Rome Masters semifinals last week.

27 May 2017 12:36 AM

Miami Open: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal on collision course

Nadal was able to save six of seven break points earned by Sock as he kept control of the contest.

31 Mar 2017 3:33 AM

Germany’s Alexander Zverev celebrates after his 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 win over Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland in their Miami Open match at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida. (Photo: AFP)

Miami Open: Stan Wawrinka Stanned

Germany’s Zeverev comes back from set down to topple top seed.

30 Mar 2017 3:18 AM

Roger Federer broke Rafael Nadal four times in advancing to the quarterfinals in 68 minutes. (Photo: AP)

Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic loses at Indian Wells

Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-3 at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday in a fourth-round match.

16 Mar 2017 11:09 AM

The last time they met, Switzerland's Roger Federer claimed a record 18th grand slam title in a rousing 6-4 3-6 6-1 3-6 6-3 triumph over Rafael Nadal in Melbourne in January. (Photo: AP)

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer set up California clash

Federer and Nadal powered to third-round wins at Indian Wells to set up a mouth-watering rematch of their recent Australian Open final.

15 Mar 2017 11:57 AM

Rafael Nadal fought back in the second set, roared on a supportive crowd, but failed to convert any of his six break point opportunities. (Photo: AP)

Acapulco final: Rafael Nadal has no answer to Sam Querrey power

Sam Querrey claimed the biggest title of his career with an emphatic 6-3 7-6(3) upset victory over second seed Rafa Nadal.

05 Mar 2017 11:54 AM

Rafael Nadal had withdrawn from last month's tournament in Rotterdam after doctors told him he needed some rest after his run to the final in Melbourne. (Photo: AFP)

Nadal roars into Mexico Open final with Querrey

Rafael Nadal has won all 14 matches he has played in Acapulco, where he lifted the trophy in 2005 and 2013.

04 Mar 2017 4:59 PM

Rafael Nadal defeated Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka 7-6 (2), 6-3 to reach the semifinals. (Photo: AP)

Mexican Open: Djokovic crashes out, Nadal advances to semis

Novak Djokovic was handed a defeat of 7-6 (11/9), 7-5 in the quarter-finals by sixth seeded Nick Kyrgios.

03 Mar 2017 8:23 PM

Rafael Nadal lost to Roger Federer in the final of the Australian Open. (Photo: AP)

Toni Nadal will no longer coach Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal's uncle and long-time coach Toni Nadal will not accompany the Spanish great on tour anymore.

11 Feb 2017 8:43 PM

Switzerland's Roger Federer poses for photos with his Australian Open trophy at Carlton Gardens in Melbourne. (Photo: AP)

Ageless wonders

The combined age of the two winners was 70 while all four finalists were above 30 for the first time in tennis history.

31 Jan 2017 4:36 AM

Sachin Tendulkar said that he could relate to both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. (Photo: AFP)

Sachin Tendulkar didn't want Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal Australian Open final to get over

Sachin Tendulkar also talked about the upcoming Australian tour of India.

30 Jan 2017 5:01 PM

Switzerland's Roger Federer holds his trophy after defeating Spain's Rafael Nadal during the men's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Sunday. (Photo: AP)

‘I would have been happy to lose to Rafa,’ an emotional Federer says after winning the Aus open

It was the 35-year-old Federer's first major title since Wimbledon in 2012.

29 Jan 2017 9:20 PM

Roger Federer holds aloft the Australian Open title. (Photo: AP)

Australian Open: Roger Federer beats Rafael Nadal for 18th Grand Slam title

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal contested an enthralling five set match with the former coming out on top.

29 Jan 2017 6:58 PM

It's a final that nobody saw coming but after the early exits of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, the old rivals have seized their opportunity with both hands. (Photo: AFP)

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal clash in blockbuster Australian Open final

Rafael Nadal can win his 15th Grand Slam title, closing the gap on Roger Federer, who has 18 major titles to his name.

29 Jan 2017 8:43 AM

Federer-Nadal rivalry is greatest ever in tennis

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal vying for a Grand Slam title seemed a glorious chapter, but from the past.

29 Jan 2017 12:38 AM

Roger Federer has never beaten Rafael Nadal at the Australian Open. (Photo: AFP)

Australian Open: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal bid to add another chapter to captivating rivalry

Roger Federer will renew his rivalry with Rafael Nadal as the two greats clash in the Australian Open final.

28 Jan 2017 3:07 PM

Rafael Nadal will play Roger Federer for the ninth time in a Grand Slam final. (Photo: AP)

Nadal downs Dimitrov, to face Federer in Aus Open final

Rafael Nadal set up a dream final with Roger Federer after beating Grigor Dimitrov in five sets in the semifinals of the Australian Open.

27 Jan 2017 8:15 PM

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