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The world number one, Rafael Nadal, beat his countryman Feliciano Lopez in the third round of the Tennis Masters Roma 1000 6-4 and 6-2, thus becomes the first player to reach the quarter in the 68 Italian edition of the tournament which takes place on earth.

The world number one, Rafael Nadal, beat his countryman Feliciano Lopez in the third round of the Tennis Masters Roma 1000 6-4 and 6-2, thus becomes the first player to access to 68 rooms at this Italian edition of the tournament which takes place on earth.

Nadal, coming to Rome for his sixth title at the Foro Italico, eventually prevailed in one hour and 16 minutes and now have to deal with the winner between American Mardy Fish (11), eleventh tournament favorite, and the Croatian Marin Cilic (23).

Recovered from yesterday's game, which struggled to beat the 148 of the world, Italy's Paolo Lorenzi, Nadal dominated the beginning of the first set, which won three straight games making the first 'break' the game.

Feliciano began little more tense and aggressive, which favored the advantage of Manacor which, however, the score ended 3-0 in giving a game.

The Toledo Nadal followed trailer, which seemed to deflate gradually and made unforced errors giving equal him Feliciano (4-4).

Here, the reaction of manacorense not was expected and supported on his serve again to take the lead, only to break after the service of Toledo and close the first set, in a game that won more Feliciano errors on merit.

The second set began more equal, although Nadal again entered a new break of service. Tied at 2 games, the Spaniard became strong at the bottom of the track and took the weaknesses of his opponent, who tried to counter with service and up to the network. Nadal was gradually becoming more aggressive and entrainment of the match.

With the score 5-2, Feliciano, managed to save the first match point, but his nervousness was evident as they moved the point, with errors in his first service, which favored the advantage of Nadal who ruled the game in his second opportunity.

So far Nadal and Feliciano had fought 9 times with a balance of 7 to 2 in favor of World number one, although today was the fourth time they did on clay, where Nadal has not lost any games with Toledo.

Rafael Nadal ended up happy after his debut in Miami, which overcame an awkward opponent as the Japanese Kei Nishikori displaying an excellent level of tennis, the same man who led last week to reach the final at Indian Wells. For him, a positive result.

Rafael Nadal ended up happy after his debut in Miami, which overcame an awkward opponent as the Japanese Kei Nishikori displaying an excellent level of tennis, the same man who led last week to reach final Indian Wells. For him, a positive result.

"It was a difficult match because he was facing one of those rivals that you never want to find and much less in the first round," said Nadal on his 6-4 6-4 victory against Nichikori. "I think I played very well, a fairly complete game and I'm happy for the win," added the world number 1.

Much was expected Rafa's debut in Miami after he lost the final at Indian Wells Novak Djokovic as to the shooting, was above all a positive result. "The final at Indian Wells was a positive result, then returned after a while without competing on the circuit. Reaching a final gives confidence. It is true that at the end of the tournament I played better than at first, but I think I've been following an evolution in my game. "

Nadal, who has never won in Miami, it is clear that the objective is still to go step by step: "I have to continue working improvement. The next game will be tough against a friend and Feliciano Lopez. "That it will be on Monday ...

Rafa will be reviewed: "I have something in the back of the leg"

A long hard day of tennis in the rain and the grass of the manor Queens Club in London was closed between doubts and surprises. Andy Roddick fell in straight sets (6-4, 7-6) to Israel's Sela Duda. Nole Djokovic sank against Belgian Malisse (6-3, 4-6, 6-2). Murray stayed with Fish with 3-3 in the third set ...

And Feliciano Lopez (6-2, 6-4 Benneteau) and waiting for Rafa Nadal in the quarterfinals. But after Uzbek Denis Istomin win, Rafa Feli decide whether to play or is removed after the physical tests he played this morning.

After losing the second set yesterday to Istomin (4-6), Nadal claimed the physiotherapist of the ATP. "I have something in the back of the legs," said Nadal, who showed signs of pain as was seen in the back of the thigh to the buttock. Given the flat sticks Istomin, Rafa went ahead and slipped on the wet grass which tries to adapt. The effort gave him to solve the first set in sudden death: 7-6 (7-4), but after giving the service a second time in the day, Nadal handed the second round: lost the first set from which Almagro beat in Madrid.

Dudas. With the gesture twisted, Nadal came back. With 3-3 and service, break up two balls. Without respite, Rafa broke Istomin service with a monumental passing and took to win: 5-3. That failed in two match points. One, an auction to range. Service again under Istomin, set and match Rafa sentenced to 6-4. "I ended better but not serve well. It was very difficult with the wind and wet," analyzed Rafa. But ...

Spokesmen for the Queens formed Nadal will be reviewed today in the buttocks before playing. "I do not sound good," they said. The order of play gives Nadal, Feliciano at 14:00 pm: pending review.

Ljubicic, who had requested time to be treated by physiotherapists in the tournament, decided to retreat to begin the third set for a muscle discomfort

Rafael Nadal got into the semi-finals in Shanghai after Ivan Ljubicic's withdrawal through injury. The Balkan tennis started the game very well and took the first set of the same. However, the increased intensity of Manacor and took the second round of these quarter-finals. When I went to start the third and final set, Ljubicic withdraw from the match decided by a muscle problem in his left leg.

The first set was a nightmare for Nadal. The tennis player from Manacor not find its place in the track and was devoted to smooth Ljubicic morale based Spanish aces. In the third game of the first set the Balkan tennis would deliver a serious blow to Nadal. Ljubicic stunned the world number two broke his serve. Nadal could not come back and let out the first set 3-6.

However, things would be very different in the second set. Nadal, who came to be stage of the game with the moral injury, awakened from their slumber and began to deploy the tennis that we all know. In the second set Rafael Nadal managed to salvage a 0-40 side and base of strength and endurance went on round the light. That was the turning point of the game for Rafa and thereafter its level was in increase. With the 2-1 of the second set, the Manacor banged on the Shanghai track and broke his opponent's serve. With his signature call hinted that he would not let go of the match.

Ljubicic failed in the third set with the second set of these quarter-finals already in his pocket, Rafa Nadal tried to keep up the good level of tennis ... but could not. Ljubicic, who had requested time to be treated by physiotherapists in the tournament, decided retreat to begin the third set by some muscular problems. The game ended in a 3-6, 6-3 in the light.

Nadal will now face her compatriot Feliciano Lopez, who qualified for the semifinals of the 1000 Shanghai Masters in straight sets to overcome Sweden's Robin Soderling 7-6 6-3.