Nadal can beat Federer's grand slam mark

If there was any question before, there is now no doubt that Rafa Nadal can and most probably will better Roger Federer`s record of 16 grand slam titles following the Spaniard`s French Open success over the Swiss.

Sunday`s 7-5 7-6 5-7 6-1 victory for his record-equalling sixth Roland Garros crown and his 10th grand slam title overall underlined why Nadal just will not lie down even when the crew and his own initial form are against him.

Nadal still struggling

Rafael Nadal has admitted he is still struggling with the fitness issues that plagued him in Qatar ahead of next week's Australian Open.

Nadal can go but the third man and the beginning since Rod Laver in 1969 to defy all four Grand Slam titles simultaneously when his Open campaign kicks off at Melbourne Park next week.

He already holds the French Open, Wimbledon and US Open crowns following a spectacular 2010 that also saw him find the worldwide number one ranking from Roger Federer.

Fed in prime condition

Roger Federer insists he is in top condition as he bids for a fifth Australian Open championship at Melbourne Park this week.

The 16-time Grand Slam champion enjoyed a brilliant run of form towards the end of last year, culminating with a virtuoso display in the ATP World Tour Finals where he defeated world No.1 Rafael Nadal in the final.

Henin eyes more Grand Slam titles, Olympics

Henin eyes more Grand Slam titles, Olympics

Beijing: Former world number one and seven-time Grand Slam winner Justine Henin says she is not ruling out another major title despite seeing her comeback season cut dead by an elbow injury.

The Belgian, who will take in southern China this month before heading to Australia to give her 2011 season with the mixed-teams Hopman Cup in January, also has her sights set on the 2012 London Olympics.

Henin eyes more Grand Slam titles, Olympics

Henin eyes more Grand Slam titles, Olympics

Beijing: Former world number one and seven-time Grand Slam winner Justine Henin says she is not ruling out another major title despite seeing her comeback season cut dead by an elbow injury.

The Belgian, who will take in southern China this month before heading to Australia to give her 2011 season with the mixed-teams Hopman Cup in January, also has her sights set on the 2012 London Olympics.