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Berdych beats Nadal in Madrid Masters quarter-final
On October 20, 2006, Tomas Berdych defeated Rafael Nadal in the Madrid Masters quarter-finals.
The Czech won 6-3, 7-6 on Nadal’s home ground in Spain.
After match point, Berdych put a finger to his lips to quiet a crowd that had been backing Nadal.
At the time, Nadal was ranked No 2 in the world and was a leading force on clay.
Berdych was a rising Czech player, ranked No 11 on the ATP Tour.
The victory put Berdych 3-1 ahead in their head-to-head record.
Tomas Berdych defeated Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters on October 20, 2006.
Berdych won 6-3, 7-6 in Nadal’s home country.
After winning match point, Berdych put a finger to his lips to silence the partisan crowd.
The victory gave Berdych a 3-1 lead in his head-to-head record against Nadal.
At the time, Berdych was ranked No 11 on the ATP Tour.
- Who
- Tomas Berdych and Rafael Nadal.
- What
- Berdych defeated Nadal 6-3, 7-6 in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters.
- When
- October 20, 2006.
- Where
- The Madrid Masters in Madrid, Spain.
- Why
- Not stated.
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- Match date
- October 20, 2006
- Tournament round
- Quarter-finals
- Score
- Berdych won 6-3, 7-6
- Head-to-head record
- Berdych led Nadal 3-1 after the match
- Berdych's ranking
- No 11 on the ATP Tour