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Rafael Nadal in QFs; Kevin Anderson out

Updated on: 05 June,2018 08:29 AM IST  |  Paris
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The world number one's 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory over the world number 70 saw him equal the record of 12 last-eight appearances at Roland Garros, which was set by Novak Djokovic the day before.

Rafael Nadal in QFs; Kevin Anderson out

Rafael Nadal returns to Germany
Rafael Nadal returns to Germany's Maximilian Marterer yesterday. Pic/AFP


Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to an incredible 11th French Open title yesterday by seeing off German Maximilian Marterer in straight sets to reach the quarter-finals.


The world number one's 6-3, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory over the world number 70 saw him equal the record of 12 last-eight appearances at Roland Garros, which was set by Novak Djokovic the day before. Nadal will face Argentinian Diego Schwartzman for a semi-final spot, after the 11th seed staged a thrilling comeback to down sixth seed Kevin Anderson 1-6, 2-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7/0), 6-2.


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