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Nadal closes on eight Monte Carlo title

By Ajay Tyagi 

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Keywords: Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters | Rafael-Nadal | Gilles-Simon
Nadal closes on eight Monte Carlo title
Gunning for his eight Monte Carlo title, Rafael Nadal downed Gilles Simon in straight sets to reach the final.

Second seeded and defending champion Rafael Nadal stayed on course to win Monte Carlo Masters title for record eight time with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Frenchman Gilles Simon in the second semi-final of the day.

Match Cast : Nadal vs Simon

Both players made a solid start to the match and held to their serves quite easily. Nadal struck first at 5-3 in the opening set and then successfully served out for a set lead in the match.

The Spaniard kept the pressure in second set as well and secured a early break at 2-1. He kept the break till the end to wrap the set 6-4.

He will now face World No 1 Novak Djokovic in the final, who prevailed against  Tomas Berdych in hard fought three sets.

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Aegon International, Women Singles  R32
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R32
 Yuliya .. (UKR) 0 3 2
Laura Robson (GBR) Winner 2 6 6
Beygelzimer - Robson    3 - 6    2 - 6   
Served By: L Robson Won By: Robson
Game IN, Winner: Robson!!! Massive serve in the middle. ACE !!!
A-40   IN, Winner: Robson!!! Sharp angled slice serve, Beygelzimer only reaches to it.
Deuce IN, Winner: Beygelzimer!!! Acute angled slice serve, Beygelzimer crafts a backhand return, brief rally, Robson sprays a forehand outside the court.
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