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Thursday, July 19, 2012  Defending champion Nadal pulls out of London Olympics, says he's 'not in condition' to compete

Thursday, October 14, 2010  The top-ranked Nadal lost 6-1, 3-6, 6-3.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010  For seven years, Rafael Nadal deposited his share of skin and blood and sweat and effort on the imposing blue court in the middle of the biggest tennis stadium in the world.

Monday, September 13, 2010  Novak Djokovic got the rain and the rest he was hoping for. Now, tennis fans will see if that makes for a fair fight against the world's top-ranked player, Rafael Nadal.

Saturday, September 04, 2010  On a Friday night that felt like bonus tennis at the U.S. Open, Williams and Nadal performed like players on a mission.

Thursday, March 11, 2010  Rafael Nadal targets grass-court comeback with return to Queen's ahead of Wimbledon

Friday, December 04, 2009  Nadal cruises to victory over Berdych to give Spain 1-0 lead over Czechs in Davis Cup final

Friday, November 20, 2009  Nadal in 'perfect shape' going into season-ending ATP World Tour Finals

Monday, November 16, 2009  Nadal returns to lead defending champion Spain vs. the Czech Republic in Davis Cup final

Wednesday, September 23, 2009  Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the first round of next year's Davis Cup after Spain drew Switzerland on Wednesday.

Monday, September 21, 2009  Rafael Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open due to stomach injury

Thursday, September 10, 2009  Rain offers Rafael Nadal rest from nagging injuries, prospect of long weekend at US Open

Tuesday, August 04, 2009  Rafael Nadal to defend title at Rogers Cup after 2-month injury layoff

Monday, July 20, 2009  Rafael Nadal returns to training for first time since being sidelined by another knee injury

Friday, June 19, 2009  Defending champ Nadal gets tough Wimbledon draw if he decides to play despite aching knees