Rafael Nadal marches on at French Open but Kevin Anderson hopes ended
Rafael Nadal remains on course for an 11th Roland Garros title after beating Maximilian Marterer in straight sets.
The world number one was given a fine test by the young German but came through to secure a 6-3 6-2 7-6 (7/4) victory.
It was a significant result for the Spaniard, who claimed his 900th career win.
.@RafaelNadal rolls into QFs!
The Spaniard collects a milestone 900th career win with a 6-3 6-2 7-6(3) victory over Maximilian Marterer.#RG18 pic.twitter.com/LXGtalXxCJ
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 4, 2018
Nadal will face Argentinian Diego Schwartzman, the 11th seed, after he came back from two sets down to beat sixth seed Kevin Anderson.
The South Africa looked imperious in the early stages of the match, dropping just three games as he took the first two sets, but Schwartzman somehow recovered for an unlikely 1-6 2-6 7-5 7-6 (7/0) 6-2 triumph.
Fall to the floor.
A comeback win from @dieschwartzman secures the Argentinian a place in the quarterfinals. Tops Anderson 1-6 1-6 7-5 7-6(0) 6-2.#RG18 pic.twitter.com/IuDDXTv6jg
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) June 4, 2018
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