Rafael Nadal has advanced to the quarter finals of the Italian Open after downing American John Isner in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.
The Spaniard, who holds the record for most titles in the Italian Open with seven wins, presented an almost flawless display and ended up being the first player to ever break Isner’s serve in a period of a month. He did not face a single break point and won almost all of his first-service points.
“I was almost perfect,” Nadal told Sky Sports Italia.
“It was a good match, I’m satisfied.”
28 year-old Nadalis looking to revive his clay court dominance after his poor performance against Andy Murray in the Madrid Masters recently.
The seventh seed will be taking on Stan Wawrinka in the quarters, after the Swiss defeated Frenchman Dominic Thien 7-6(3), 6-4.
Photo credits: rafaelnadalfans.com
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