David Nalbandian

Former world number three Nalbandian announces retirement

Argentina's 2002 Wimbledon finalist David Nalbandian said he would quit tennis next month, citing physical problems that have sidelined him for most of the year.

The smile is back. Rafael Nadal wins first title since return

Nadal thrust his arms into the air and pumped his fist after Nalbandian sent a shot long to give the Spaniard his 51st singles title.

Nadal to meet Nalbandian in Brazil Open final

Rafael Nadal battled to a 6-3 6-7 6-1 win over Argentine Martin Alund in Sao Paulo on Saturday to qualify for the Brazil Open final.

Federer through, bad boy Nalbandian loses in Wimbledon

Federer, playing his opener on Court 1 instead of on Centre Court for the first time since 2003 cleaned up Ramos 6-1 6-1 6-1 as fiery Argentine Nalbandian was beaten 6-4 7-6 6-2 by Janko Tipsarevic.

Nalbandian fined $12K, faces assault probe

The ATP confirmed the fine for unsportsmanlike conduct and said the Argentinian player also was stripped of his $57,350 in prize money.

Police to investigate assault complaint against Nalbandian

Police opened an investigation Monday into an assault complaint filed against David Nalbandian after the Argentine tennis player kicked an advertising board and injured a line judge during the Queen's Club final.

Nalbandian disqualified after injuring line judge

The 10th-seeded Argentine kicked the small barrier surrounding the line judge in anger after dropping his serve to the sixth-seeded Cilic to make it 3-4 in the second set.

Argentina cling on in Davis Cup with doubles win

Rafa Nadal and David Ferrer had put favourites Spain 2-0 ahead on Friday.

Nadal moves to semis in Japan Open after tough fight

Rafa Nadal had to dig deep after coming under heavy fire from Colombia's Santiago Giraldo in a brutal 7-6 6-3 quarter-final victory at the Japan Open.

Guts and glory of the old school

It takes a certain amount of character to continue playing when age or your body has got the better of you.