Rafael Nadal returns to training for first time since being sidelined by another knee injuryJuly 20th, 2009 Nadal training again after knee injury layoffMADRID — Rafael Nadal is training for the first time since being sidelined by a knee injury. Nadal has been out of action with tendinitis in his right knee since losing to Robin Soderling in the fourth round of the French Open, where the Spaniard had been the four-time defending champion.
Nadal set to return to action with Montreal MastersJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - World No.2 Rafael Nadal is all set to return to action in the Montreal Masters next month to defend his title. The Spaniard, whose last match was a shock defeat by Robin Soderling at the French Open, failed to defend his Wimbledon title because of tendinitis in his knees.
Nadal to miss Spain's Davis Cup tie against GermanyJune 30th, 2009 Spain leaves Nadal off Davis Cup lineupMADRID — Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will miss Spain's Davis Cup quarterfinal against Germany next month. Nadal, struggling with tendinitis in his knees that forced him to skip Wimbledon, was left off the Davis Cup team announced Tuesday for the matches in Marbella in southern Spain July 10-12.
Nadal tops ATP rankings - but Federer can return to topJune 22nd, 2009 HAMBURG - Rafael Nadal retained the world number one ranking in men's tennis in the latest Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) list issued Monday but is under threat of losing it to Roger Federer as Wimbledon gets underway. Nadal leads the way with 12,735 points from Federer (10,620) and Briton Andy Murray (9,230), but has pulled out of the grass court Grand Slam due to knee problems.
Murray wins Wimbledon on PlayStation!June 20th, 2009 LONDON - After winning Wimbledon on a computer game at home, Andy Murray is dreaming of doing the real thing in the hope of completing a stunning fortnight for British sport. Murray has been given a dream Wimbledon boost, as reigning champ Rafael Nadal pulled out of the tournament.
Nadal brought to his knees at Wimbledon by injuryJune 20th, 2009 LONDON - Rafael Nadal vows to return to 100-per-cent fitness as he battles the fluid on both knees which Friday forced the world number one from his Wimbledon title defense. The Spaniard became only the fourth Wimbledon champion after Stan Smith, John Newcombe and Goran Ivanisevic in 2002 who has been unable to defend his title at the All England club.
Injured Nadal withdraws from WimbledonJune 19th, 2009 LONDON - Rafael Nadal became only the fourth Wimbledon champion to fail to defend his title as the Spaniard bowed to his injured knees and withdrew from the event Friday. The not-unexpected announcement came after the world number one tested the joints bothered by tendinitis at an exhibition over the past two days in London.
Hewitt fired up for Wimbledon after beating Nadal in warm up friendlyJune 19th, 2009 SYDNEY - Former Australian world No.1 Lleyton Hewitt is fired up for Wimbledon after beating world No.1 Rafael Nadal at an exhibition match in London. Hewitt won 6-4 6-3 on Thursday, in what was meant to be an informal and relaxed match against the defending Wimbledon champion in west London.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal to address Wimbledon status in news conference FridayJune 19th, 2009 Nadal to address Wimbledon status FridayWIMBLEDON, England — Defending champion Rafael Nadal will address his status for Wimbledon at a news conference at the All England Club. Nadal had been expected to discuss his plans Friday after an exhibition match at the Hurlingham Club.
McEnroe backing Murray against Federer to win WimbledonJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis legend John McEnroe is backing Andy Murray to win the Wimbledon saying that the 22 year old has already won his first points against experienced Roger Federer. McEnroe said commended Murray's game play and said that he is a thinking player.
Rafael Nadal says his knees have hurt for months but still hopes to defend Wimbledon titleJune 9th, 2009 Rafael Nadal still hoping to be fit for WimbledonMADRID — Rafael Nadal will travel to London next Tuesday in hopes of defending his Wimbledon title despite having played with pain in his knees for months. The top-ranked Spaniard said in a statement Tuesday that after two days of medical tests in Barcelona he has decided to try physical therapy to prepare for the tournament, which starts June 22.
Murray's maiden major title can come at Wimbledon: FedererJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis great Roger Federer, who cemented his place in the history books as he became only the sixth man to complete a full set of major titles, believes Andy Murray's maiden major title could come at Wimbledon next month. Federer is a strong favourite to win Wimbledon this year after he equalled Pete Sampras' overall record of 14 grand slam titles by winning French Open.
Nadal to discuss Wimbledon after having tests on knees in BarcelonaJune 8th, 2009 Nadal having medical tests on knees in BarcelonaBARCELONA, Spain — Rafael Nadal is having his knees checked by doctors and expects to announce his status for Wimbledon in the coming days. A posting on Nadal's Web site said the reigning Wimbledon champion is in Barcelona for medical tests Monday and Tuesday.
Knee injury could keep Nadal out of WimbledonJune 7th, 2009 LONDON/MANACOR - A dmaged right knee could keep Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal out of this year's Wimbledon, The Telegraph reports. Toni Nadal, the reigning Wimbledon champion's uncle and coach, said the 23-year-old had a damaged right knee and was doubtful for the Grand Slam which starts on June 22.
Defending champion Rafael Nadal pulls out of Queen's Club due to knee injuryJune 5th, 2009 Rafael Nadal pulls out of Queen's due to injuryLONDON — Rafael Nadal withdrew on Friday from next week's grass-court tournament at Queen's Club because of knee trouble but hopes to defend his title at Wimbledon. The top-ranked Spaniard is "struggling with ongoing knee problems and has been advised to rest by doctors," tournament organizers said in a statement.
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