NADAL IS BACK TO PRACTICE

World number two Rafael Nadal will resume training on Monday before returning to action at the Montreal Masters in August.

The Spaniard, whose last match was a defeat by Robin Soderling at the French Open, was forced to miss Wimbledon because of tendinitis in his knees.

"I am really looking forward to practice again," the 23-year-old told his official website.

"The event in Montreal is important and I expect to be there fit to play."

Nadal was given the go-ahead to resume training after undergoing tests in Barcelona on Tuesday.

"I am happy with the way the tests went and of the positive evolution of the injury as the doctors are saying," added Nadal.

He will train at his home in Mallorca before his planned return to action in Montral on 10 August.

In Nadal's absence, Roger Federer won the Wimbledon title and returned to number one in the rankings at the expense of the Spaniard

FRENCH OPEN IS ALL SET TO OPEN ON SUNDAY

French Open is approaching and all the players landed in Roland Garros. Top players like Nadal, Federer, djokovic and Murray were set for a big platform. Nadal will look forward to win his fifth grand slam in French Open. Federer will also look forward to match Pete Sampras. Federer recently won against Nadal in Madrid open and it will be a bonus to Federer as he win Nadal in clay court. Fans were extremely happy as they can see a fantastic contest. Nadal will meet only either Djokovic or federer in the final. Nadal most likely to meet andy murray in the semifinals. Nadal said that his only pressure is to play good tennis against anybody and comeback with his form.

FEDERER WINS MADRID OPEN

It was federer from the start of the final against Rafael Nadal. Nadal was struggling a bit with the odd bounces and it seems to be a very good for Roger Federer and everything went on well. Roger Federer stopped the winning streak of Rafael Nadal on 33 victories. It was a bit easy finish for Roger as he won the match in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 on the Madrid open. Nadal feels that he can come back strongly in Paris and the environment and altitude is so different and difficult for Nadal to beat Roger Federer. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal played 10 matches head to head on clay court but Roger wins only 2 so far and 8 of them won by Nadal. While in grass court Nadal won 1 match and 2 matches won by Federer. While in Hard court surface Nadal won 2 and roger won only 1.

Nadal lost only because of some the unforced errors he made during the match. Federer is also confident that Nadal will bounce back strongly in French Open. In women match Dinara Safina won against Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4 in the final on Madrid Open.

NADAL MEETS ROGER IN MADRID OPEN FINALS

Rafael Nadal will meet Roger federer in the Madrid open finals after Nadal wins Novak Djokovic for a record of 4 hours and 3 minutes match that ended in 3-6, 7-6(5), 7-6(9) on saturday. It was definitely a tight match and the match went for so longer. Roger federer and Nadal will face for championship just before the french open.

Both of them knew well and both of them were excellent with their performance. Nadal wins his 33rd straight win on clay and this lifted him to his seventh final this season. Federer has lost his last five matches against Nadal, including the finals at the French Open, Wimbledon and Australia in February, when the Swiss player was in tears after the defeat.

But now Roger is so confident that he can win this and the grand slam which is approaching as well. Fans were excited for a wonderful and exciting match on sunday.

TIGHT SEMIS IN MADRID OPEN

Roger federer advances to the semis of the Madrid Open by defeating Andy Roddick 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-1. Both of them played excellently and Federer was outstanding. Roger Federer started his clay court start just before the French open. French open seams to be more powerful as Roger has got the form back. Rafeal Nadal also advances to the semis by defeating Fernando Verdasco with a 6-4, 7-5 victory.

While Andy Murray lost to fifth seeded Juan Martin del potro 7-6 (4), 6-3 for first time. Djokovic advances to the semis to face Rafeal Nadal. Djokovic has a wide chance to defeat Nadal for fourth time in a row. When it comes to women top seeded Dinara Safina advances to her semis by defeating Alona Bondarenko 6-4, 6-3 and will play against Patty Schnyder in her semis. In other semis Mauresmo will face Caroline Wozniacki.

QUATERFINALIST IN MADRID OPEN

Rafael Nadal, top seeded advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. He tool charge against opponent and he won so comfortably. He is naturally tough player and now he is becoming even more tougher. As the day progresses he skills getting improved. While Andy Murray and Roger federer also advances to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.

Nadal passed easily as the opponent Philipp Kohlschreiber withdrew after leg injury. Nadal will play against Fernando Verdasco in the next round. Murray defeated Tommy Robredo 7-5, 6-1. Roger federer will next face Andy Roddick, who defeated James Blake 6-2, 6-4. Novak Djokovic defeated Andreas Seppi 6-4, 6-4.

Federer told that he has played against Roddick previously and now we will play in different surface. In the women's section Dinara Safina won against Lucie Safarova 6-0, 4-6, 6-3 to advance to the quarterfinals.

NADAL ADVANCES TO THIRD ROUND IN MADRID OPEN

Rafeal Nadal playing well in the Madrid open and he just passed his second round victory over Jurgen Melzer 6-3, 6-1. Nadal feels playing very high above the sea level is always difficult. Nadal just made three unforced errors and converted all of his 4 break points to victory. The only break in Nadal's concentration came when a ball girl fainted and had to be carried off the center court for medical assistance in the second set.

Nadal was very comfortable playing against any opponent and he can easily pass semifinals to meet someone in finals. Nadal dont speak much with mouth but his bat and playing skills speaks more. Novak Djokovic also passes to the third round by defeating Oscar Hernandez 6-3, 6-3. Djokovic now ranking No.4 was troubled by his opponent in the second set but managed to get passed it. Djokovic feels that the ground is bit watered which luckily didnt hurt him in injury concern. Djokovic needs to pay more attention towards winning matches and not on rankings. Nadal will face Phillipp Kohlschreiber, who just passed Marin cilic 6-1, 6-7 (5), 7-6(2).

NADAL IN 4TH ROME MASTERS TITLE

Rafeal Nadal won his fourth Rome Masters title on Sunday against Novak Djokovic quite easily 7-6 (2), 6-2. It was the third clay court title for Nadal within three weeks. Nadal is all set for French Open as he made all the three clay court this time to set very well for the French open (Grand slam).


Nadal was one who won 4 times Rome Masters title, most by an ATP player in the Open era. He won 8 career wins against Novak Djokovic on clay without a loss. He was the second by acquiring 15 Masters 1000 titles after agassi, who won 19. This win against Djokovic made him to win 30 consecutive clay court victory.

Nadal was very happy with his performance just before the French Open. Djokovic was little bit high on pressure which overtake him and lead a chance to Nadal.

NADAL WILL FACE DJOKOVIC IN ROME MASTERS FINAL

Nadal, top seeded and the No.1 player on clay court won against Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets 6-3, 6-3. Nadal extended his clay-court winning streak to 29 matches, stretching back to an opening-round loss here last year.

Nadal will face Djokovic in the sunday's final as Djokovic won the terror match against Roger Federer. Djokovic won the match with 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. Federer was not upto his mark as he gave the match to Djokovic quite easily.

Roger says" I didnt miss opportunities like this before, but this was a blunder". He hasn't won a tournament since taking the title in October at home in Basel, Switzerland. Djokovic reached his second round of consecutive Masters series final on clay, losing to Nadal in Monte Carlo Masters two weeks before. Nadal holds a 12-4 career edge over Djokovic.
In Monte carlo, Djokovic became the only player to win a set against Nadal on clay court this year.

NADAL, FEDERER, DJOKOVI IN ROME MASTERS QUARTER

Rafeal Nadal, top seeded in the world, won against Robin Soderling of Sweden. Nadal extends his winning streak in clay court to 27 matches on thursday. Nadal really played a hard tennis and could not be defeated by anybody. He is not making any mistakes and he is in full form right throughout this year. Soldering became frustrated enough to call the ATP supervisor, Mark Darby, onto the court early in the second set over a disputed call. Computer replays showed Soderling's shot was clearly out. Nadal in the mind set of breaking the past records and he has already made lot of records in his favourite court, clay court. Nadal will next face Verdasco, who eliminated Richard Gasquet of France 7-5, 6-4.


Federer won against the 16th seeded to enter his quarterfinals. Federer should need to win this tournament to win against Rafeal Nadal in the french open finals. Nadal will be the tight contender for Federer and he breakes his records of 14th grand slam. Nadal stopped him from wimbledon and he always won in french open. If a player like Nadal wasn't there then Roger Federer would have past Pete sampras in the number of Grand slams won.
Federer said conditions were a touch slower than when he played Stepanek last year, and he could read his opponent's serve better.


"I told myself I have to be very disciplined in my playing today, the way I play my tactical game against him and just the way I have to focus," Federer said. "Last year I got a little bit unsure about my own game and he played well, and then I was not 100 percent sure of what I wanted to do."

Djokovic also won against 13th-seededTommy Robredo 6-1, 6-1. This win made him to enter his quarterfinals.

WHO WILL WIN WHEN "NADAL FIGHTS WITH WILLIAMS SISTERS"

Nadal, top seeded in men and a strong guy in general, who has excellent skill and rally with him. Will Nadal wins against Williams sisters i.e. both venus and serena on one side and Nadal on other side. It will be definitely a tough match and no doubt about it. But it seems to be of high chance for Rafeal as his serve will be excellent and he wont miss out any of his serve. He can also break either serena or Venus serve to win the match. I welcome tennis lovers to say something about the result.

NADAL WON HIS FIFTH BARCELONA TITLE

Rafeal Nadal, top seeded won his fifth straight Barcelona Open title on sunday beating his rival David Ferrer 6-2, 7-5. Both of the players are from spain and they are good friends apart from tennis. Ferrer was not consistent with his serve as Nadal easily broke his serve in the first set. Rafeal Nadal have just won his fifth Monte Carlo Masters final and now he has won his Barcelona open for the fifth time.

Rafeal Nadal becoming the hottest guy for this season and he can become a giant in Tennis. Rafeal played really well and he didnt made any error for the opponent to take charge. While David ferrer made too much of mistakes to take advantage of rafeal Nadal. Normally ferrer wont make mistakes but these mistakes may came of from his pressure against nadal. Nadal won for the 35th time in 44 finals.

RAFEAL NADAL IS ALL SET FOR FIFTH TITLE IN BARCELONA

Rafeal Nadal will face Davis ferrer in the finals on sunday. Nadal won against the Davydenko 6-3,6-2. It was a very easy match match said Nadal. He like this past year as he was started good in the clay court and he will continue to do it again and again. He won his 24 clay court match consecutively. He is the "king in clay". Nadal feels that he can win the title this time too as the match on sunday is just a repeat of last season. Ferrer is a good player and he needs to work very hard to win against Rafeal Nadal. Nadal has not dropped his serve in the tournament and saved all six of Davydenko's break points in windy conditions. Ferrer rallied to defeat Fernando Gonzalez 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (5) in Saturday's semifinals.

NADAL MEETS DAVYDENKO IN BARCELONA SEMIS

Rafeal Nadal will meet Nikolay Davydenko in the coming semifinals in Barcelona Open. Nikolay Davydenko rallied for a 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Radek Stepanek on Friday to reach Semifinals against Rafeal. Nikolay Davydenko is the third seeded and he need to face the top seeded and the best player in clay court. Fourth seeded David Ferrer and Fernando Gonzalez of chile will meet in the other semifinals match. Davydenko is an excellent player of both backhand and forehand. He has excellent timing sense and very high energy level. He made slight mistakes in the quarterfinals and he is gaining to recover from it. He knows that if he makes mistakes in the upcoming semifinals against Rafeal, then he needs to pay for it.

Davydenko used strong returns to break twice more in the third to set up a meeting with the top-ranked Nadal.

The Spaniard is vying to follow up his fifth straight Monte Carlo Masters trophy with a fifth straight title at Barcelona.

NADAL CLOSING TO HIS VICTORY IN BARCELONA OPEN

Rafeal Nadal is the strongest player ever tennis have seen in clay court. He has excellent temperament especially in clay court. He won his 23rd straight match on clay court on thursday, beating Christophe Rochus of Belgium 6-2, 6-0 to reach Barcelona Open Quarterfinals.

The top-ranked Spaniard is looking to win a fifth straight Godo trophy in Barcelona. He got one step closer when quarterfinal opponent Nalbandian withdrew with a right hip injury on Thursday.

Nalbandian is a fantastic player of this generation and he has won over Nicolas Almagro of spain 6-3, 6-4.

Rochus wilted in the warm conditions, losing his serve twice in the opening set as Nadal overcame a number of unforced errors.

Nadal, who has lost only three of his past 131 matches on clay, stretched to his right to send a backhand passing shot beyond Rochus to open the second set with a break. He closed it out on his second match point when the Rochus sent a backhand wide.

NADAL "THE REAL CHAMPION"

Rafeal Nadal, the No.1 seed won easily in the Barcelona's second round on wednesday. I think he should be rested by himself as he need to play in upcoming big title French open and Wimbledon. He is naturally a hard worker but should give his full potential in all the tournaments he is playing. He won over Frederico Gil with 6-2, 6-2. As he was the four time winner in Barcelona, he came straight to second round as a bye. Nada feels" I should play hard tennis and not as I played now". He was the first man to focus on the stright fifth title in Barcelona. Nadal has lost only one of his 23 matches at Real Club de Tenis Barcelona. He's also on a 22-match winning streak on clay.

NADAL WON FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TITLE IN MONTE CARLO MASTERS

Rafeal Nadal, the No.1 seeded won over third seeded Novak Djokovic in the final. Nadal won his straight fifth title after losing a set to Djokovic since 2006 to Roger Federer. Nadal took 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to win Djokovic. Nadal said" I knew that I am not serving well and its not to my full potential, especially the second serve were very slow". He also said" I need to improve in order to compete with the upcoming players in the oncoming tournaments. Djokovic is an excellent player and he will surely get the titles if his performance will keep pace a little bit higher. Djokovic said" Nadal is an excellent player in clay court and nobody is in his form since tennis turn up".He also said that he need to improve in order to beat Nadal.

RAFEAL TO MEET DJOKOVIC IN FINAL

Rafeal Nadal won his 26th consecutive match in Monte Carlo Masters since 2006. Rafeal Nadal won his semifinal against Andy Murray 6-2,7-6 (4). He is approaching to his fifth straight victory in this french open tuneup. He was extremely tough player and has excellent stamina and power with him. He is very strong in rallying with opponent. Rafeal has never lost a set since 2006 in Monte Carlo Masters.

Murray said"rafeal is the greatest clay court player ever he saw in his career".

Now Nadal has to face 3rd seeded Novak Djokovic in his final. Djokovic won over wawrinka 4-6 6-1 6-3. Wawrinka is the one who won over Roger Federer. The final frontier will start on sunday and let us hope that Nadal won his fifth straight title.

RAFEAL NADAL HEADING TOWARDS TO HIS FIFTH CONSECUTIVE TITLE

Rafeal Nadal, top seeded in singles tennis, has just won Ivan Ljubicic 6-3 6-3. Rafeal Nadal has never taken to 3 sets since his win over roger federer in 2006 Monte Carlo Masters. He has taken 25 straight sets wins. Nadal played two matches on the day as the previous one was a rain delayed match and he won that against Nicolas Lapentti 6-3 6-0. Rafeal said" I am extremely fit to play the second match as the first match wasn't that tight". He feels being a sports player, he should have energy, stamina and power. In the next round Nadal meets Andy Murray, the fourth seeded, who won against Nikolay Davydenko 7-6(1) 6-4. In another match Novak Djokovic will face Wawrinka, who upset federer.

RAFEAL NADAL IN MONTE CARLO MASTERS

Rafeal Nadal, the No.1 seed won his first match in Monte carlo Masters against Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2 6-3 in the second round of the Monte Carlo MASTERS. Rafeal has already won four title in Monte Carlo Masters and he is expecting for his fifth title. Whenever Nadal won his Monte carlo MASTERS, he will win the French open too. He like to play in Clay court and he is also very strong in Clay court. Nadal have to meet Nicolas Lapentti in his third round, who has won 2 times Grand slam champion Marat Safin 7-6 (6) 2-6 7-6(6). Nadal has previously won 17 matches in a row on clay and he lost only to Juan Carlos Ferrero in the Second round of the Rome Masters 2008. Nadal expressed that" he has little bit of tough times and good times" he also said that" he has tough times to overcome".