Rafael Nadal roars back to beat Diego Schwartzman and reach semis

ByDan Quarrell

Updated 07/06/2018 at 14:05 GMT

Rafael Nadal stormed back from a set down to beat Diego Schwartzman 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 and reach the semi-finals after play resumed on Thursday at Roland Garros.

The world number one, who lost the opening set 6-4 before rain intervened on Wednesday evening, roared back in impressive fashion.

Schwartzman, who was so dominant in the early stages of the match as Nadal struggled with his wrist, was simply unable to find the same intensity.

In drier conditions as Nadal won 12 of the first 13 points before cruising through to take the match in comprehensive fashion.

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Match point: Nadal wraps up victory over Schwartzman

The top seed was not to be denied after a night's rest as he powered to a comfortable four-set victory to reach the last four.

"It was a very difficult match against a very good friend and a very good player. I think that after the rain interruption I played much better, I was more aggressive," said Nadal.

Highlights: Nadal battles past Schwartzman

Given how evenly matched the pair were at the outset of the match, it was a surprisingly convincing final result as Nadal stepped up his game.

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The 10-time champion at Roland Garros will next take on Juan Martin Del Potro in the semi-finals after he beat third seed Marin Cilic.

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