Rafael Nadal wins 18th Masters title in Madrid

We had the dream Fedal final showdown yesterday in Madrid and it looks like Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will battle it out again in Roland Garros next week.

Hey, no tears... there's still Roland Garros...

After winning a record breaking 18th Masters title yesterday, beating top-ranked Roger Federer 6-4, 7-6 (5), the Spanish Matador will return to No. 2 in this week's rankings.

This is how you celebrate Victory!

Nadal also won titles in Monte Carlo and Rome recently, hence he becoming the first player to win all three titles in the same season. Vamos Rafa!~

Meanwhile, in the women’s final, Venus Williams was beaten 6-2, 7-5 by unseeded Aravane Rezai of France.

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Kei Nishikori wins first comeback title

Good news for all Kei Nishikori fans out there.

Nishikori won his first pro tournament since his comeback yesterday by winning the ATP Challenger in Savannah.

He defeated Ryan Sweeting 6-4, 6-0. Not bad, huh?!

Kei with NB coach Glenn Weiner.

The Japanese will probably play his first match at the Sarasota Challenger on this coming Tuesday.

Thanks IMG Tennis for the info.

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Watch history in the making

Rafael Nadal, who equaled the mark of 17 Masters wins set by Andre Agassi in Rome recently, is set to break the record at Madrid this week.

Malaysians can watch LIVE matches on Astro SuperSport and Eurosport.

ATP World Tour 1000's: Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open

(Channel 816)
10 May 2000 Day 1: 1st/ 2nd Round (Live)
11 May 2000 Day 2: 1st/ 2nd Round (Live)
12 May 2000 Day 3: 2nd Round (Live)
13 May 2000 Day 4: Last Round of 16 (Live)
14 May 1930 Day 5: Quarter Finals Session 1 (Live)
15 May 0330 Day 5: Quarter Finals Session 2 (Live)
15 May 2000 Day 6: Semi Finals Session 1 (Live)
16 May 0200 Day 6: Semi Finals Session 2 (Live)
17 May 0030 Day 7: Final (Live)

WTA Tournament in Madrid, Spain (Live)

(Channel 814)
10 May 1800 Day 1
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11 May 1800 Day 1
11 May 2100 Day 1 (Delayed)
11 May 2300 Day 2
*no details for Day 3 to Day 7

For those who prefer to watch LIVE streaming, you may get your pass here.

Roger Federer needs time off to celebrate Mother's Day

It's time to go back to the family.

Roger Federer may have fallen 6-2, 7-6 (5), in his semifinal match against Albert Montanes in Estoril yesterday but think again.

Montanes is the defending champion here in Estoril.

It's Mother's Day today and he's probably taking a day off to celebrate Mirka's first year as a mother together with their twin daughters.

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