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• Rafael Nadal vs. Maria Sharapova exhibition match possible

  Published: July 29, 2007, 3:06 pm

  Tags: Maria Sharapova, Exhibition, Nadal, Rafael, November, Inaugural, Malawati, Merdeka, Shah

  ranked tennis players Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova. That should be interesting! The exhibition match could happen in the inaugural Merdeka Tennis Challenge at the Malawati Stadium in Shah Alam on November 18-25. Actually, Rafael Nadal will probably play either against Marcos Baghdatis or Maria Sharapova (the two are expected to participate in

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• RANKING: US Open

  Published: August 23, 2007, 5:29 pm

  Tags: Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick, Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova, Mark Philippoussis, Rafael Nadal, Ranking, Roger Federer, Ryan Braithwaite, Serena Williams, Tennis, Us Open, Venus Williams

  5) Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal When these top-notch pros are on the court, even the non-tennis spectator can't look away. Who do you think has bigger guns: Rafael Nadal or Serena? By the way, has anyone ever seen Quentin Tarantino and Roger Federer in the same room? Hmmm. 6) Andy Roddick and James Blake With no more Andre Agassi around,

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• Andy Roddick Cooks Dinner (With Help From Marcus Samuelsson)

  Published: August 24, 2007, 12:33 pm

  Tags: Party Lines, Andy Roddick, Marcus Samuelsson, Rafael Nadal, Tennis

  like Andy Roddick and Rafael Nadal up close without having to schlep to Queens. Roddick, in fact, figured in the main event last night: He cooked up a mango delicacy with Aquavit chef Marcus Samuelsson while the cameras captured his innocent look and eternal stubble. We asked German Nicolas Kiefer what his favorite pre-match meal is and reflected

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• US OPEN 2007: Men's Top 10 Preview

  Published: August 27, 2007, 3:05 am

  Tags: James Blake, Roger Federer, Sports, Novak Djokovic, Tommy Robredo, Summer 2007, Tennis, Tomas Berdych, Us Open, Prediction, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick

  as some unsurprising losses (Nadal at the French, Djokovic in Montreal) but always brings his best stuff to the biggest stages. And there's none bigger than the Billie Jean King USTA National Tennis Center. Champion.2 Nadal, Rafael (ESP). The Spanish wunderkind plays so much tennis during the early clay court section of the tennis season that

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• Crispy's US Open Report: Day 3

  Published: August 29, 2007, 9:14 pm

  Tags: Mike Crispino, Rafael Nadal, Tennis, Us Open, Venus Williams

  On Wednesday, Rafael Nadal - taped-up knee and all - played his first match of the tournament and struggled, while women contenders Venus Williams and Justin Henin looked solid.For more on the Day 3 action, check out my complete report from the US Open:

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• Crispy's US Open Report: Day 4

  Published: August 30, 2007, 9:11 pm

  Tags: Andy Roddick, Martina Hingis, Mike Crispino, Nicole Vaidisova, Rafael Nadal, Tennis, Us Open

  of the talk was about Rafael Nadal's injury status.Get all the news from around the courts in my full Day 4 Report, and watch my interview with the women's 13 seed from the Czech Republic, Nicole Vaidisova.Have a fantastic Labor Day Weekend, but check back Monday for more of my exclusive coverage of the US

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• Nadal's Knees

  Published: September 2, 2007, 9:33 pm

  Tags: The City, Rafael Nadal, Us Open

  As he was strolling in the players' lounge yesterday after another easy win, I asked Rafael Nadal if his knees were back to normal. Feeling a little better, he said. He's made it to the fourth round and is looking healthier by the match.

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• THE LOCKER ROOM 9/5 A.M. Edition

  Published: September 5, 2007, 10:30 am

  Tags: Alex Rodriguez, Chien Ming Wang, David Ferrer, Joe Torre, Justine Henin, Mlb, Michael Strahan, Mike Mussina, Nfl, New York Giants, New York Yankees, Rafael Nadal, Roger Clemens, Ryan Braithwaite, Serena Williams, Tennis, The Locker Room, Us Open

  side, a hobbled No. 2 Rafael Nadal was knocked off by No. 15 David Ferrer. The loss eliminates thoughts of a third straight Grand Slam final between Nadal and No. 1 Roger Federer.Adam Zagoria of Herald News acknowledges what Nadal wouldn't, that injuries hampered the second-seed's chances in this one. The Yankees received some troubling news on

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• The Guys Who Stayed for Nadal

  Published: September 5, 2007, 1:30 pm

  Tags: The City, Rafael Nadal, Us Open

  in bed by the time Rafael Nadal finally lost, these four men were among the small handful that remained. How about that 8am meeting! said Steve, a 25-year-old accountant (second from left) from Murray Hill. Moments earlier he was jumping out of his seat doing the YMCA. It was 1:15 in the morning and he was not leaving. In fact, the

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• Nadal Loses Late

  Published: September 5, 2007, 12:56 pm

  Tags: The City, David Ferrer, Rafael Nadal, Us Open

  Rafael Nadal lost in the fourth round (very late) last night after a 3-hour, 28 minute four-set match with David Ferrer. Nadal wouldn't blame injuries afterwards, but he looked worn down on the court, especially toward the end. Give Ferrer credit. He's having a breakout tournament.

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• Crispy's US Open Report: An Exciting Day 10

  Published: September 5, 2007, 9:05 pm

  Tags: Andy Roddick, Justine Henin, Mike Crispino, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Tennis, Us Open

  Day 10 is the day you separate the contenders from the pretenders at the US Open.  While Wednesday afternoon was dominated by Russians, Tuesday night gave us the exciting marquee matches of Serena Williams vs. Justine Henin and David Ferrer vs. Rafael Nadal. For more on Day 10 and the late night action from Day 9, watch my full report.

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• US OPEN 2007: Men's Semifinals Preview

  Published: September 7, 2007, 3:45 am

  Tags: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Tennis, Atp, Us Open, Rafael Nadal, Andy Roddick

  player in the world, Rafael Nadal, who has twice this year denied the Serbian player his taste at tennis immortality but instead another player from Spain with an impressive physique and incredible quickness around the court: David Ferrer. Ferrer is in his first major semifinal ever and although he actually has a lifetime edge of 2-1 against

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• Roger Federer To Face The Lively Novak Djokovic In U.S Open Final

  Published: September 8, 2007, 6:52 pm

  Tags: Videos, Pro Sports, Tennis, Andy Roddick, Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic, Raphael Nadal, Roger Federer, U S Open

  The reigning juggernaut of tennis will face off with the only man to defeat him in the last three months, when Roger Federer faces Novak Djokovic tomorrow for all the marbles. Federer’s calm demeanor shows just how accustomed to winning he is, while Djokovic is quickly becoming a fan favorite with his energetic attitude and [...]

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• Spotes Notes, 9.10.07: NCAA Saturday; Women’s Tennis Is Bad; The NFL Is Upon Us

  Published: September 9, 2007, 2:43 am

  Tags: Justine Henin, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Us Open Tennis, Novak Djokavic, Ty Williongham, Lindsey Davenport, Charlie Weis, Michigan Football, Ncaa Football, Nfl, Notre Dame, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Maria Sharapova

  NCAA Saturday Michigan really is a bad football team. So is Notre Dame. The game between the two of them next week should be a real ———— snore. Oh yeah, and Mike Hart and Lloyd Carr need to chill on the bravado. As we saw last week after the Appalachian St. debacle, talk is very cheap. Washington defeated this year’s

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• Federer is Still No. 1

  Published: September 10, 2007, 12:12 am

  Tags: The City, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Us Open

  was ready to unseat Rafael Nadal as the second best player in tennis. "I guess Nadal is still No. 2, but it's getting closer," he said. "It probably depends who finishes better at the end of the year." "No. 2, No. 3, doesn't matter much," he continued. "It's No. 1 that matters." And

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