Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal takes aim on his return shot in the semi-final match against Andreas Seppi of Italy at the Hamburg Open on Saturday. - EPA
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal made light work of Italian Andreas Seppi to reach the final of the Hamburg Open on Saturday and will now face Fabio Fognini, who is chasing an almost unthinkable third claycourt victory over the Spaniard this season.
Nadal, a 14-times grand slam champion, has endured a difficult year, surrendering his French Open title, suffering a shock defeat by journeyman Dustin Brown at Wimbledon and dropping to number 10 in the rankings.
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