Three-time defending champion Rafael Nadal defeated Juan Ignacio Chela 6-4, 6-2 Friday to advance to the semifinals of the Barcelona Open.
Chela led 4-2 in the opener before Nadal broke the Argentine's serve and took control of the match. Nadal has won 101 of his last 102 matches on clay.
Chela led 4-2 in the opener before Nadal broke the Argentine's serve and took control of the match. Nadal has won 101 of his last 102 matches on clay.
In other semifinal action, second-seeded David Ferrer defeated Tommy Robredo 7-6 (4), 6-4.
The fifth-ranked Ferrer said he was in good shape
The fifth-ranked Ferrer said he was in good shape
