Mar 26, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after winning match point against Philip Kohlschreiber of Germany (not pictured) on day six of the 2017 Miami Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center. Nadal won 0-6, 6-2, 6-3. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
(Reuters) - Rafa Nadal celebrated his 1,000th tour level match with a come-from-behind victory over German veteran Philipp Kohlschreiber to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open on Sunday.
World number 31 Kohlschreiber was on fire early, ripping through the first set in only 21 minutes but fifth seed Nadal flipped the switch and turned the match on its head to prevail 0-6 6-2 6-3 on the main stadium hard court at Crandon Park.
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