* First Nadal grand slam loss after winning first two sets * Snaps Spaniard's 10-year streak of winning a slam * Seven service breaks in a row in fifth set (Adds details, quotes) By Larry Fine NEW ...

While much more attention has been understandably showered on Serena Williams at this U.S. Open, one of tennis’ other all-time greats is on his own quest in Flushing Meadows. Rafael Nadal, already the ...

NEW YORK -- Rafael Nadal had never lost a Grand Slam match when taking a two-set lead -- a 151-0 record -- until he was beaten 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 by 32nd-seeded Fabio Fognini of Italy in the ...

NEW YORK --For the first time in his career, Rafael Nadal lost a Grand Slam match after taking a two-set lead. And for the first time since 2004, he will end a season without winning at least one ...

Jason Collins first came out in 2013, which made him the first openly gay active player in a men's North American sports league. While he was listed in the initial field, Phil Mickelson won't be ...

Rafael Nadal (36) overcame a horrid start and a bloody nose to beat Fabio Fognini (35) 2-6 6-4 6-2 6-1 and reach the third round of the US Open on September 1st. The veteran Italian came out flying to ...

BARCELONA, Spain -- Rafael Nadal needed three sets to beat his 111th-ranked opponent in his first match at the Barcelona Open on Wednesday, while Fabio Fognini was disqualified for alleged verbal ...

NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal ended a sub-par grand slam season on a heartbreaking note when he fell 3-6 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-4 in the third round of the U.S. Open to an inspired Fabio Fognini ...