Rafael Nadal vs Fabio Fognini LIVE: Rogers Cup updates as Spanish star eyes semi-finals

RAFAEL NADAL VS FABIO FOGNINI LIVE

23:25: FIVE MINUTES TO GO KLAXON

23:15: It will be an all-Russian semi-final on Canada after the second and third seed were knocked out.

In the first match of the day, Daniil Medvedev, beat Dominic Thiem 6-3 6-1.

Then Karen Khachanov knocked out Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-3.

23:10: Nadal and Fognini are due on court in around 15 minutes. But lets get you up to speed with the results from earlier today.

23:00: Hello and welcome to LIVE coverage of Rafael Nadal’s quarter-final clash against Fabio Fognini the Rogers Cup.

RAFAEL NADAL VS FABIO FOGNINI PREVIEW

Nadal has looked imperious in his opening two rounds of the Rogers Cup but faces a tricky opponent in Fognini this evening.

“He’s having a great season, one of the best of his career, if not the best. He’s playing at very high standards,” said Nadal.

“We are in the quarter-finals of an [ATP] Masters 1000. All opponents are tough. For me, tomorrow is an opportunity to go on court against one of the best players and try to play a good match.

“Let’s see if I am able to.”

source: express.co.uk