Rafael Nadal Falls Behind David Ferrer in Rankings Despite Winning French Open

Rafael Nadal is playing as well as anyone in the sport of tennis, but he is still losing ground in the world rankings.  On Sunday, the Spanish star won his eighth career French Open with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 win over compatriot David Ferrer. It was his seventh tournament title of the year since returning from a knee injury, and it was the fourth championship in a row. That didn’t help him with... 

French Open 2013: Rafael Nadal Will Disappoint After Title Win at Roland Garros

Rafael Nadal dominated David Ferrer on Sunday to capture his eighth career French Open title. Unfortunately, this will not lead to more success in the 2013 season. The Spanish superstar did prove once again that he is the best clay-court player in history. His 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 win over his compatriot gave him the most championships at any single Grand Slam ever, according to SportsCenter: While he came... 

French Open Tennis 2013: How David Ferrer Can Upset Rafael Nadal in Final

In the final of the French Open, David Ferrer will try to do what only one other person has ever done: beat Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros. Nadal is in his ninth year competing at this prestigious event and he is going for his eighth title on Sunday. So far, only Robin Soderling was able to get the better of him, with a victory in the 2009 quarterfinals.  As good as Nadal has been on clay,... 

French Open 2013 Schedule: Viewing Info and Predictions for Roland Garros Finals

While both the men’s and women’s finals at Roland Garros feature heavy favorites, each match should be a classic. On the female side, fans will be treated to a battle between the top two seeds as Serena Williams matches up against Maria Sharapova. Rafael Nadal will go for his eighth French Open title in the men’s draw in a match versus David Ferrer. Each competitor has their strengths... 

French Open 2013 Results: Most Impressive Performances of Day 9 at Roland Garros

The top players in the world were all impressive on Day 9 at the French Open. Of course, some did better jobs of turning heads than others. There were few upsets on Monday, and the favorites who did win generally had easy times advancing. This made it tough to stand out, especially when facing far inferior competition. Novak Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka did what they were supposed to do in easy round-four... 

Tiger Woods at Memorial Tournament 2013: Day 4 Recap and Twitter Reaction

Tiger Woods has had some very impressive performances this season. His showing at the Memorial Tournament was not one of them. While the superstar was able to manage an even-par score of 72 on Sunday, his inconsistency was once again on display in Round 4. Woods was coming off a disappointing 79 on Saturday, and he started just as poorly on Sunday. While he did have a few successful holes, his overall... 

Mexico vs. Nigeria: Date, Time, Live Stream, TV Info and Preview

With one final tune-up before restarting World Cup qualifying, Mexico will battle Nigeria in a highly anticipated international friendly. Mexico has a number of big matches coming up in the month of June. World Cup qualifying picks up with a battle against Jamaica on June 4, followed by matches against Panama and Costa Rica.  If the squad is not careful, it can fall into a bad position in the... 

USA vs. France: Score, Recap and Analysis for Toulon Tournament Match

In both squads’ first appearance at the Toulon Tournament, France finished on top with a 4-1 win over the United States. Playing at Stade Léo Lagrange in Toulon, France, the home team came out aggressive in the first half. It was clearly the more experienced side and the group had a number of scoring opportunities early.  Unfortunately, no one was able to get a clear shot... 

Rafael Nadal’s Lesser-Known Threats at 2013 French Open

Rafael Nadal is once again the favorite to win the French Open, although earning his eighth career win will not be easy. The good news is that the list of regular contenders is less of a threat than usual. Andy Murray withdrew from the tournament due to a back injury. Novak Djokovic has struggled with ankle issues and has lost early in each of the last two events. While Roger Federer is always... 

French Open 2013 Draw: Date, Time, Live Stream Info and More

Like many other major tennis tournaments, the excitement of the French Open begins before play even starts. Everyone wants to know who will end up where in the draw. There is as much depth in the sport as there has been in years, so even the best players have to be cautious about upsets much earlier than usual. The top seeds cannot simply coast to the semifinals when they could face another tough competitor... 

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