“From a medical point of view, by following the program Rafael has been able to develop his professional career to the highest level winning 23 titles over the last three years”
World No. 2 Rafael Nadal has no problems that could prevent him pursuing a career at the top of his profession, his doctor Angel Ruiz Cotorro has said. via ESPN
Defending champions Netherlands beat Britain 4-0: Germany thrash Pakistan 5-2 in Champions Trophy KUALA LUMPUR: Title defenders the Netherlands and world champions Germany got off to a roaring start with … via Daily Times
“This injury hasn’t stopped me competing at the top level for over two years”
Rafael Nadal has quickly put to an end talk of a career-threatening foot injury. via Daily Express
“His problem is that he has to play to maintain his physical tone and fitness levels. There’s no other way to do it than by competing.”
World No. 2 Rafael Nadal has a serious problem with his foot which is likely to affect the rest of his career, his uncle and coach Toni Nadal has said. via ESPN
If you missed any of last week’s three exhibition matches between Roger Federer and Pete Sampras, don’t worry. via Tennis Week
“If only I could be like I was physically in 2005″
As the tennis season extends into its 12th month with the Davis Cup final next weekend - Russia against the United States in Portland, Ore. via The Globe and Mail
Argentina’s world No.9 David Nalbandian has taken the final spot in the field for January’s AAMI Classic field in Melbourne, becoming the fourth top-10 player in the eight-man line-up. Nalbandian recently won … via The Age
After losing to the Swiss Master Roger Federer, Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal tells Anupama Bagri that had he been playing in any other era, he would have been on top of the world rankings by now. via The Times of India
“How could I lose to a guy with that kind of game, when I have such beautiful technique.”
Tennis fans may have found themselves wondering about Roger Federer this past weekend: Are there any praises left to sing? Is there anything left to be impressed by? Is there any reason to watch? He certainly … via Tennis
TMC Shanghai TENNIS MASTERS CUP SHANGHAI November 21, 2007 © ATP Germans Melanie Schmeck and Matthias Happ enjoyed a VIP trip of a lifetime to Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai. via ATPtennis.com
Defending champion and winner of a rare double in 2007, Xavier Malisse of Belgium has confirmed his participation for the $436,000 13th Chennai Open 2008. via Earth Times
“Asia means a lot to me so I’m very excited to be playing here (in Malaysia) tomorrow (Thursday) night”
Current World No.1 male tennis player Roger Federer and former World No.1 Pete Sampras pledged here on Wednesday that they would play a more exciting match on Thursday in Malaysia. via People’s Daily Online
WORLD No.2 Rafael Nadal joined Roger Federer in playing down the threat posed by match-fixing, saying tennis was 100 per cent clean. via NEWS.com.au
The field for 2008 ATP Chennai Open is getting stronger by the day with World No 16 Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus becoming the fourth Top 20 player to confirm participation for the event starting here on December … via Hindustan Times
“Maybe I didn’t win 10 titles, but it’s not necessary to stay number one in the world all the time. If I keep this level of play up, I’m in a great position for next year as well.”
AWESOME TWOSOME: World’s number one tennis player Roger Federer and Pete Sampras of the US pose during a press conference in Seoul. via Gulf Times
