Nadal challenged Murray in Semifinal

Nadal's injured left foot has recovered against Mardy Fish.

The rate of Rafael Nadal to defend his Wimbledon title has not been unstoppable. Seeded first stepped into the semifinals after defeating the United States Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-3, 5-7 and 6-4, Thursday, June 30, 2011 pm dawn.

Despite losing the third set, but overall Nadal had no problems to beat Fish. No visible signs of the left leg injury suffered by the world number one is against Juan Martin del Potro in the previous games.

"After the first two sets, I might play more defensively. But, I'm happy to step into the semifinals. It's like a dream for me," said Nadal after the match in an interview broadcast on Star Sports.

In the semifinals, Nadal will face fourth seed Andy Murray, who beat Feliciano Lopez (Spain) in straight sets 6-3, 6-4 and 6-4. Nadal was looking forward to facing the mainstay of the host.

"He (Murray) played very well. He's a fantastic player. He's a nice guy and we used to play Playstation together off the field, so we were close friends," said Nadal.

Nadal, chasing a third Wimbledon title after win it in 2008 and 2010 and the Grand Slam titles to 11. Semi-finals will take place Friday, July 1, 2011.

Other semi-final will bring together the second-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic, against 12th-seeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who upset win over third-seeded Roger Federer.

Third Round Nadal Translucent

Despite fierce resistance, Rafael Nadal still won three straight sets to face kompatriotnya Spaniard, Pablo Andujar, to step into the third round of French Open, Thursday, May 26, 2011.

After being forced to play five sets against John Isner in the first round, Nadal again had to work hard in the second round. Even so, the world number one was still able to beat Andujar three straight sets 7-5, 6-3 and 7-6.

"Maybe I played a little nervous, and that's why my legs do not work very well as usual," Nadal said after the game as reported by AP.

Furthermore, Nadal will face Croatian tennis player, Antonio Veic, who toppled 28th seed Nikolay Davydenko in four sets match 3-6, 6-2, 7-5, 3-6 and 6-1.

Another son of tennis player who also penetrate the third round of Roland Garros is Andy Murray, Robin Soderling and 10th seed Mardy Fish. Meanwhile, eighth seed from Austria, Jurgen Melzer, toppled from the Czech Republic Lukas Rosol.

Surprises happen in the women after second seed Kim Clijsters ousted the world's 114th ranked tennis player from the Netherlands, Arantxa Rus, 3-6, 7-5 and 6-1.

"I started the game with doubts. For me to start the game with a doubt on clay, is a wrong attitude,"said Clijsters.

Maria Sharapova stepped into the third round by beating 17-year French, Caroline Garcia, 3-6, 6-4 and 6-0. Fourth seed from Belarus, Victoria Azarenka, together with Li Na (China) and Petra Kvitova also stepped into the next round.

Rafael Nadal in Davis Cup Play Back

Rafael Nadal never strengthen Spain's Davis Cup team since 2009. Soon the star's absence from the country team will end.

Nadal decided to return. Nadal will next month increase the power of Spain in the face Belgium in the World Group first round.

Rafael Nadal is the Best

Rafael Nadal toppled Marin Cilic to move into the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, Monday, January 24, 2011.

Fighting at Melbourne Park, Australia, Nadal had no trouble to beat Cilic. Nadal easily beat the Croatian origin of these three straight sets 6-2, 6-4 and 6-3.

Federer into final, Nadal toppled

Roger Federer stepped into Qatar Open final after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. While Rafael Nadal to bite the fingers over Nikolay Davydenko defeated.

Playing at the Khalifa Tennis Complex, Doha, Qatar, Friday, January 7, 2010, Federer had no difficulty means to subvert Tsonga in straight sets 6-3 and 7-6 (2).

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Roger Federer's rivalry with Rafael Nadal Australian Open 2011 ahead of increasingly heated. However, they do not want to brag perform at the opening Grand Slam event.

Federer rivalry with Nadal is looking in early 2011 is when the two met in the final of Mubadala World Tennis Championship, Saturday, January 1, 2011.

Rafael Nadal was chosen as the Best Athlete 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal was chosen as the Best Athlete of 2010. The Spanish man was collecting the most points than 515 sports journalists around the world.

Nadal beat Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta and Sebastian Vettel. However, overall in the list of 10 Best Athlete, football athletes dominate. In addition to the name of Messi and Iniesta, there is also the name of Diego Forlan in rank 6 and David Villa is ranked 10.

Nadal, Roddick Bow Hard Work

Rafael Nadal had to work hard to beat Andy Roddick in the first Group A match ATP World Tour Finals at the O2 Arena, London, on Tuesday morning pm, 23 November 2010.

Nadal, who won four Grand Slam titles this season almost swallow the defeat in the first game this year-end tournament after losing 3-6 in the first set. Even the world number one was behind 1-2 in the second set.

Nadal Ready to Rise in Japan Open

After a surprising defeat at the Thailand Open semifinals, Rafael Nadal eager to get back on track champion at the Japan Open, this weekend.

Nadal had arrived in Tokyo, Monday, October 4, 2010, after a surprise defeat kompatriotnya Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 2-6, 7-6 (3) and 6-3 in the semifinal last weekend.

Rafael Nadal Tennis players with a degree Complete Youngest

Rafael Nadal Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open in 2010 kesembilanya. Thus, Nadal made history as the youngest player to complete a degree.

At the age of the new step on the number 24 years, Nadal has already gathered all Grand Slam titles and Olympic gold medal. Starting France Open (five titles), the Australian Open, Wimbledon (two degrees), and the last U.S. Open.

Rafael Nadal 2010 U.S. Open Champion

Having delayed two times, Rafael Nadal eventually clinched his 2010 U.S. Open after defeating Novak Djokovic. Match at Flushing Meadows, Nadal won 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-2, Monday, September 13, 2010 (Tuesday morning GMT).

Nadal became the first title at the U.S. Open. Making it the youngest tennis player, 24 years old, in history who could collect the four Grand Slam titles.

The delay itself occurs twice because of rain. The final party was supposed to take place Sunday, September 12, 2010, instead shifts a day. When the match finally took place, the rain returned flushed in the second set. At that time the position 6-4 and 4-4 to Nadal.

Rafael Nadal defeated Marcos Baghdatis

Rafael Nadal come back to bite the fingers after the overthrown of non-eminent player Marcos Baghdatis in the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Masters, Friday, August 20, 2010 pm local time.

Playing at the Lindner Family Tennis Center, Cincinnati, United States, Nadal playing like losing direction to face Baghdatis. The first seed was made 30 unforced errors in the first two sets. Overall, Nadal made 35 unforced errors.

Nadal K.O. : without title

Rafael Nadal Defeated in China has been open. was defeated by Mikhail Youzhny with a 0-6 number, 1-6