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Lopez blown away in straight sets; Verdasco up next
Last updated: 8th September 2010 
Fist pump: Nadal
To be in quarter-finals of the US Open without losing a set and without losing a serve, two things must work really well: the concentration and the serve.
Rafael Nadal
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Rafael Nadal is three wins away from completing a career grand slam after demolishing fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the last 16 of the US Open.
Top seed Nadal, who has never reached the final at Flushing Meadows, needed just over two hours to claim a 6-3 6-4 6-4 win.
The result was never in much doubt from the moment he raced into a 3-0 lead at the start of the opening set.
A solitary break in each set was enough for the world number one to progress to a quarter-final meeting with another of his compatriots, Fernando Verdasco.
"I think I am playing well, but I am not playing yet at my highest level," said Nadal, who has yet to drop serve or a set in the tournament.
"I am playing better and better every day and I had to play a little bit better this match.
"To be in quarter-final of the US Open without losing a set and without losing a serve, two things must work really well: the concentration and the serve."
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Due to a backlog of matches that meant a delayed start, Nadal did not complete victory until the early hours of Wednesday morning.
But his opponent in the last eight on Thursday, Verdasco, is unlikely to be any fresher after having to dig his way out of a two-set hole to defeat yet another Spaniard, David Ferrer, in a deciding tie-break.
Verdasco, the eighth seed, eventually prevailed 5-7 6-7 (8-10) 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-4) after a four-and-a-half hour war of attrition.
Nadal has won all 10 previous meetings between the pair, including a five-set epic in the semi-final of the 2009 Australian Open.
"Yeah, that was long, but I played in Australia five hours 15 minutes in semi-final, and I had to play the final one day later," Nadal noted.
"I was very tired, but I was ready. I think for sure he's gonna be ready."
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Comments (7)
Bernard Ogwal says...
From the way the Tournament is moving, a Rafa Vs Fed Final is now clear and am sure its going to be a cracker just like their Previous encounter in the Wimbledon Final. Both men need this Title to prove something.Rafa to complete his Cabinet collection and Fed to avenge the defeats he suffered under Rafa.This promises to be one of those Best Tennis Finals that can not be missed. Rafa, Complete the Year in style with a Win.
Posted 18:51 9th September 2010
Dennis Waigi says...
Go Rafa! But you should really attack the net more. Your back-hand slice always scares me, especially when you have to do it on the right-hand side. (look at me talking like a pro). Anywho, see you on Sunday against Federer.
Posted 08:12 9th September 2010
Eric-martial Reonigneaud says...
...Yep! Don''t know why Im saying that but Rafa could write some awsome pages of the game. Rafa is a game player, simple and done.
Posted 00:02 9th September 2010
Stephen Neish says...
rafa hasnt dropped set but that doesnt mean he will win the us open, lots of players have won all sets until it really matters. rafa or not, the man to beat is fed.
Posted 20:26 8th September 2010
Cathy Ayers says...
What an awesome player Rafa is - his serve and game gets better with each match!. I have followed his career since he first popped on the scene - just hope he gets the one slam missing from his cabinet.
Posted 17:23 8th September 2010
John Small says...
YOU'' D MAN RAF.
Posted 16:40 8th September 2010
Bernard Ogwal says...
Rafa is just incredible.My Love for this Sport is partly tied on to Rafa and up praying that he completes the Journey this Year with the US Open in his Cabinet.I would Love a Sweet Win over Non Other than Roger....Go Rafa for the one that is Missing in our Collection.
Posted 12:46 8th September 2010