Rafael Nadal beats Rublev to reach US Open semis

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Rafael Nadal swept past Russian teenager Andrey Rublev to set up a possible the US Open semi-final against Juan Martin Del Potro.

Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal


New York: Top seed Rafael Nadal swept past Russian teenager Andrey Rublev to set up a possible the U.S. Open semi-final against Juan Martin Del Potro.

Nadal, 31, saw off 19-year-old Rublev 6-1 6-2 6-2 in one hour and 37 minutes under the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof.

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The Spaniard will face Federer for the first time in New York if the Swiss beats Juan Martin del Potro.

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Federer and Del Potro meet in the last quarter-final on Thursday. (ANI)










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