Nadal eases into Monte Carlo Masters semis

Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (France) April 20 (IANS) Spain s Rafael Nadal on Friday advanced to the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters after he dominated Austria s Dominic Thiem in a 6-0 6-2 victory.

It took just an hour and eight minutes for the world No.1 Spaniard to win and now he is two victories away from a record 31st ATP World Tour Masters 1000 title and an 11th title in Monte Carlo reports Efe.

"It was a perfect match. The ball speed suited me. I felt comfortable on the court " the 31-year-old said. "Dominic is one of the best players. I am very satisfied."

In the upcoming round Nadal is set to take on Bulgaria s Grigor Dimitrov who defeated Belgium s David Goffin 6-4 7-6(5) in the quarter-finals.

It took the world No. 5 one hour and 46 minutes to prevail over world No. 10 Goffin for the seventh time out in eight career encounters.

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