Jodar, Nakashima to make Masters semis debuts in Montreal
Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar and American Brandon Nakashima will battle for a place in the ATP Masters 1000 final.
Rafael Jodar secured a semi-final berth at his fifth ATP Masters 1000 event, defeating France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 in Montreal on Tuesday. As a 19-year-old, Jodar will face the tournament's oldest remaining player, 25-year-old American Brandon Nakashima, in a Wednesday match for a spot in Thursday's final. Nakashima made his breakthrough in his fourth Masters semi-final, overcoming Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3 in 77 minutes, utilizing his serve to secure three match points with his 11th ace.
Jodar, who will turn 20 after the US Open, has won 34 matches this season, and despite playing nearly every day since reaching the Washington final eight days ago, he remained composed during the match. Fils, back from injury, saved three match points before Jodar clinched the win.
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