Nadal advances to semis in Barcelona (AP)
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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. In other semifinal action, second-seeded David Ferrer defeated Tommy Robredo 7-6 (4), 6-4.
Publish Date: Fri, 02 May 2008 12:17:13 PDT
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