Rafael Nadal Fans ARTICLES: Rafael Nadal Could End GOAT Debate With Calendar Slam in 2014 (via sports.yahoo.com) … The likelihood of Nadal completing the calendar does seem very low — microscopic, if you will. But don’t all great achievements start as a small improbability? Nadal sparkling on diamond anniversary (via marca.com) … According to a survey of…

Originally posted on Tennis Composure:
© Getty Images Today the ATP announced that Brit Chris Kermode will spearhead the ATP as its new  Executive Chairman & President in a three year term starting from January 1st 2014. “It’s a huge honour to have been given the opportunity to lead the ATP during what is unquestionably…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
The field and draw for the annual Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi was announced earlier this week. Not surprisingly, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic are the marquee attractions. Nos. 1 and 2 on the ATP Tour will be joined by an impressive quartet consisting of David Ferrer, Andy…

Originally posted on TennisAceUpdates:
The world number two defeated top seeded Rafael Nadal in straight sets 6-3 6-4 to claim the prestigious Barclays year end championships in London. The Serb extended his unbeaten run to 22 matches after clinching the title. The Spaniard was outplayed by Djokovic throughout the match, struggling to find pace and…

Originally posted on The Grandstand:
Another installment of a blockbuster tennis rivalry will take place on Sunday in London. Rafael Nadal is going up against Roger Federer for a place in the title match of the year’s final tournament. It has been an unusual season for two of the all-time greats, but it will near…

Originally posted on Pitchside:
With Djokovic and Nadal safely into the semi-finals and Richard Gasquet and David Ferrer all but out, the third round of games focussed in on the four players still vying for the last four playing spots of the ATP season. The maths was simple for Federer and Del Potro with the…