Madrid Open 2013: Rafael Nadal cruises into final after seeing off fellow countryman Pablo Andujar in straight sets
The 11-time grand slam winner posted a 6-0 6-4 result to reach his seventh final in as many tournaments this year.
Nadal ran away with the opening set against Andujar, winning 88 per cent of his first serves in a one-sided contest.
Andujar settled better in the second set, improving his service game and carving out three break point opportunities but without being able to capitalise.
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Rafael Nadal reaches 7th straight final at Madrid Open
MADRID, Spain — Rafael Nadal reached his seventh consecutive final since returning from a knee injury by brushing aside wild-card entry Pablo Andujar 6-0, 6-4 at the Madrid Open Saturday.
Nadal had little trouble extending his winning streak in clay-court semifinals to 46 matches, polishing off his overmatched countryman after winning the first six games on the outdoor red clay.
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