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It seemed then that the tennis age of Roger Federer was at an end, driven down by the new and irresistible force of Rafael Nadal.

The world number one tennis player Rafael Nadal has pulled out of next week's Wimbledon Championships due to a recurring knee injury.

The Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal has won his second men singles' title in Wimbledon in London.

Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five years of dominance at Wimbledon, beating the top-ranked player.

Rafael Nadal says he is refreshed and ready to face the world's best again after taking a break from competition over the past month.

2011 marked the first season since 2002 that the Swiss did not win a major championship, being eclipsed by Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

Recalling the rafael nadal in table tennis spin technology, Tony also persuade him to practice the forehand topspin.

He respectfully congratulated his rival, Rafael Nadal, and regrouped, later winning the U. S. Open.

Rafael Nadal, ranked No. 2 in the world, pulled out of the Paris Masters on Sunday with an abdominal injury.

RAFAEL NADAL: Well, yeah, it was a very good match, I think. I played really well, especially the first set.

Rafael Nadal is nicknamed " Rada " by his friends and family.

In tennis, Novak Djokovic of Serbia has beaten the defending Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal in four sets in the men's singles final.

When he's not dominating on the tennis court, Rafael Nadal likes playing video games, fishing and playing soccer.

How does the Swiss recover after losing another epic final encounter to his nemesis Rafael Nadal?

Playing in his fourteenth Wimbledon, the American lost in straight sets to Rafael Nadal.

His forehand suddenly wasn't as feared. His imperiousness had been punctured by the rise of Rafael Nadal.

That's Rafael Nadal, one of the loudest grunters in tennis But the real screamers are the women.

Djokovic defeated world number one Rafael Nadal last week in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.

Rafael Nadal reacts during play against David Nalbandian at the Sony Ericsson Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center March 28 in Key Biscayne.

Kobe Bryant has made his appearance, as have tennis star Rafael Nadal and soccer superstar Lionel Messi.

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet once again at a Grand Slam final Sunday night.

Rafael Nadal serves to John Isner during the BNP Paribas Open in California.

They talked about the French Open, where Rafael Nadal uncharacteristically lost on Sunday.

Gasol: Tennis. My favorite player is Rafael Nadal, who's from Mallorca in Spain. We're pretty tight.

When the French Open gets underway Sunday, Rafael Nadal will be chasing history on the red clay at Roland Garros.

RAFAEL NADAL: No, my serve is not much better than the last year and a half.

Novak Djokovic beat world number one Rafael Nadal to claim the Miami Masters 1000 title Sunday and maintain his winning start to 2011.

RAFAEL NADAL: Yeah, I am very happy for my tennis in this week. I am tired, is normal. Is very important tournament for me, Barcelona .

Rafael Nadal returns to London next week for the first time since his epic victory over Roger Federer in the 2008 Wimbledon final.

RAFAEL NADAL: I don't have to handle no one pression , because I haven't thought about that.

RAFAEL NADAL In year of 2008 Rafael Nadal of Spain won his 4th consecutive French Open Mens Singles title.

RAFAEL NADAL: Oh, it's tough. I am a little bit tired but I will try won the match, but I am tired.

For Rafael Nadal's rivals the bad news is that the Spaniard thinks he can get even better.

Rafael Nadal versus Roger Federer, 2008. Nadal wins 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-7 (8), 9-7.