Rafael Nadal books place in Barcelona final
RAFAEL NADAL is one win away from an eighth Barcelona Open title in nine years after thrashing Canadian Milos Raonic 6-4 6-0.
To reach six finals out of six since I returned from injury could hardly be better.
That set up a final against fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro. who beat eighth-seeded German Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-2 6-1.
“I am very happy,” said Nadal. “To reach six finals out of six since I returned from injury could hardly be better.”