Nadal’s talk is cheap

"I want to be 100 percent by Monte Carlo through Roland Garros." These words recently muttered by Rafael Nadal signal the beginning of the end for the great Spaniard. But that is only if you believe them!

The 26-year-old has told reporters that his chances of winning the Australian Open, the first grand slam that he will compete in since being knocked out of Wimbledon this year by the unknown Lukas Rosol, are minimal and in all truth he will struggle. Certainly the Australian Open Betting...

Philip Oliver

Nadal reveals comeback date

Eleven-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal has set his sights on the defence of his French Open crown after playing down his chances of making an impact at the start of 2013.

The injury-plagued Spaniard is working his way back from a partial tear of the patella tendon in his left knee. He recently returned to the practice court for the first time in more than five months and is scheduled to play in an exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi later this month. He was regularly given sport updates regarding his progress...

Philip Oliver

Nadal Return Great for Game

The news that Rafael Nadal is set to return to the tennis court is great news for fans of the elite men’s game on Betfair.

The 26-year-old is one of the most powerful and talented players of his generation, forming a dominant quartet at the top of the men's game, alongside Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray.

However, the Spaniard has suffered from a succession of knee injuries over recent years and this latest blow threatened to wreck his entire career....

Philip Oliver