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Pablo Andujar knocks out Kei Nishikori in Madrid Open quarter-finals

Wildcard entry Pablo Andujar books his place in the Madrid Open semi-finals with a straight-sets triumph over 14th seed Kei Nishikori.

Wildcard entry Pablo Andujar has continued his run at the Madrid Open with a straight-sets win in the quarter-finals over 14th seed Kei Nishikori.

The 27-year-old, who is ranked 113th in the world, will now face fellow Spaniard and two-time champion Rafael Nadal for a place in the final.

Andujar broke to take a 5-3 lead in the opening set before saving seven break points to eventually claim it 6-3.

He then failed to serve out the match at 5-3 in the second but broke for a second time in the set to seal the victory 7-5.

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