Nadal wins repeat of French final
CNN.com
August 13th, 2005
Nadal was on target for a final clash against Andre AgassiMONTREAL, Canada (Reuters) -- Top seed Rafael Nadal won a rematch of the French Open final by beating Argentine Mariano Puerta 6-3 6-1 in the Montreal Masters quarterfinals on Friday.
The world number two, winner at Roland Garros in June, beat Puerta in 72 minutes to set up a semifinal with France's Paul-Henri Mathieu.
The Frenchman, who upset holder Andy Roddick in the first round, defeated Karol Beck 6-1 6-2.vThe Slovak had upset number five seed Nikolay Davydenko and number nine David Nalbandian this week.
Nadal, winner of eight titles on clay in 2005, is moving closer to a possible dream final on Sunday against three-time winner Andre Agassi.
Agassi, the 35-year-old American fourth seed, was playing a quarterfinal against sixth-seeded Argentine Gaston Gaudio, whom he has beaten three times in four meetings.
Nadal's victory against Puerta extended his winning streak to 14 matches and left the Spaniard with a 63-8 record since January. Nadal also lifted his hardcourt record this season to 14-4.
The powerful top seed lost just three points on serve in the first set, breaking Puerta for 4-2 with a crisp passing shot down the line.
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