Monte Carlo: Rafael Nadal crashed out to Fabio Fognini in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Saturday with the Spanish star admitting his 6-4, 6-2 loss was his “worst clay court match in 14 years”. The shock result leaves Italian 13th seed Fognini facing unseeded Serb Dusan Lajovic in Sunday’s unscripted final. “I played one of my worst matches on clay in 14 years,” said Nadal. Nadal saved three match points while trailing a set and 5-0 as he broke Fognini in a last-gasp effort. “I’ve beaten Rafa on clay, I’m really happy, it was windy and tough to play.

Source: Pakistan Today April 20, 2019 16:18 UTC