Rafael Nadal subdued the big game of Wimbledon semi-finalist Jerzy Janowicz, posting a 7-6 (8/6), 6-4 win over the Pole to reach the quarter-finals of the Montreal Masters on Thursday.
The Spanish fourth seed, whose own Wimbledon bid ended in a shock first round loss, needed one and three-quarter hours to go through, advancing on his sixth ace.
The win was a contrast to Nadal’s opening match, where he lost just two games against Jesse Levine of Canada.
The Spaniard has seven titles this season and has won 45 matches.
Nadal holds off Janowicz in Montreal
