ATP Masters Series 1000 - Quarterfinal
2 Rafael Nadal d David Nalbandian - 46 75 64
Rafa was a couple points from defeat in that 2nd set & turned it around.
Also, this marks the first time his serve has been broken this tournament.
He'll face Federer for the 28th time (18-9/RN) but for the 1st time at IW.
This marks Rafa's 7th straight trip to the Sf's at IW: 3-3.
The 2-time champ ('07 & '09) was runner-up to Novak last year.
Roger may have won his 250th Masters 1000 match - this was Rafa's 215th.
Double duty: Rafa is also in the doubles final tomorrow with Marc Lopez.
They are looking for their 2nd IW title together - against Isner/Querrey.
That ought to be a cracker.
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After the match he met Ben Stiller.
Photo: Reuters (top) & Getty Images (bottom)
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