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Nadal beats Rublev to reach US Open semis

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after his match against Andrey Rublev of Russia (not pictured) on day ten of the US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Photo by Reuters)

King of Clay Rafael Nadal has booked his spot in the US Open semifinals after overwhelming Andrey Rublev of Russia in straight sets.

The Spaniard, who is a double US Open winner, only needed an hour and 37 minutes to power past the Russian on Wednesday as he won the match 6-1, 6-2 and 6-2 at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Nadal will face Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina who defeated Swiss maestro Roger Federer 3-1 in the last quarterfinal match of the tournament.


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