David Ferrer knocks out Nadal in Monte Carlo open

Monte Carlo: David Ferrer produced a major upset at the Monte Carlo Masters as the persistent Spaniard  stunned eight time champion Rafael Nadal 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Friday. Ferrer, seeded sixth, handed the top seed only his third loss at the tournament a day after Nadal had won his 300th clay match of his career and 50th at the Monte Carlo Country Club.

 

Ferrer came to the court with a 5-21 deficit against his compatriot, whose form has dropped this season. He will now face Australian Open winner Stanislas Wawrinka on Saturday, who beat Nadal in that Grand Slam final and booked his place 7-6 (7-5), 6-2 over Canadian Milos Raonic