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Tennis: Nadal tired but vows his best at Brazil Open

February 12, 2013 13:00
Rafael Nadal said Tuesday that he felt a bit tired after a hard but positive tournament in Chile but vowed to do his best at this week's Brazil Open. "I am happy to be here in Brazil for the second time," the 26-year-old Spanish tennis star told a press conference. "My knee is OK...There are days when it hurts, this limits me but I have confidence it will improve."

CORRECTED: Tennis: Nadal triumphs in singles return

February 6, 2013 23:30
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant singles return after a seven-month absence, beating qualifier Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the ATP claycourt tournament here. "I'm happy to play a singles match after so long," Nadal said. "I need days and time to get my game back, but so far the feeling on court is great. "For now the most important thing is to spend as much time as possible on court. This victory allows me to play at least two more matches, singles and doubles."

Tennis: Nadal triumphs in singles return

February 6, 2013 23:16
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant singles return after a seven-month absence, beating qualifier Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the ATP claycourt tournament here. "I'm happy to play a singles match after so long," Nadal said. "I need days and time to get my game back, but so far the feeling on court is great. "For now the most important thing is to spend as much time as possible on court. This victory allows me to play at least two more matches, singles and doubles."

Tennis: Nadal triumphs in singles return

February 6, 2013 20:30
Rafael Nadal made a triumphant singles return after a seven-month absence, beating Argentinian qualifier Federico Delbonis 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of the ATP claycourt tournament here. The 11-time Grand Slam champion from Spain hadn't played since a shock second-round exit from Wimbledon in June. A torn tendon and inflammation in his left knee had kept him out of the London Olympics and the 2012 US Open, while a virus further delayed his return to action this year.

UPDATE 1-Tennis-Nadal confirms comeback at Chilean Open

January 17, 2013 12:30
(Adds Nadal quote) SANTIAGO, Jan 17 (Reuters) - French Open champion Rafa Nadal will make his long-awaited comeback from injury at next month's Chile Open, the Spaniard confirmed on Thursday. The ATP had already announced he would take part in the Brazil Open the following week. "I'm delighted to confirm my participation in Vina del Mar in Chile," Nadal said on his Facebook page.

Tennis-Longevity the buzz word for rested Federer

January 8, 2013 10:05
By Patrick Johnston Jan 8 (Reuters) - A disappointing end to 2012 left Roger Federer's critics writing his tennis obituary, but the Swiss is confident he can win more grand slam titles after arriving in Melbourne refreshed and refocused following an extended break. While Federer's main rivals for a fifth Australian Open title, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, have been getting matches under their belt in Australia, the 31-year-old opted for the practice courts and family time to keep his mind and body fresh.
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