Nadal stunned by Fognini in Rio semi-final


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 22 Feb 2015

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns to Fabio Fognini of Italy during their men's singles tennis semi-final match at the Rio Open tournament in Rio de Janeiro, February 21, 2015. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Fabio Fognini pulled off a huge upset, stunning top seed and holder Rafa Nadal 1-6 6-2 7-5 in the Rio Open semi-final on Saturday.

The Italian's spectacular victory ended world number three Nadal's 52-match winning streak in semi-finals on clay and earned him a place in the final against another Spaniard David Ferrer.

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