Nadal through to quarter-finals

Rafael Nadal survived a major scare against David Nalbandian before booking his place in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2009 - 10:24

Rafael Nadal survived a major scare against David Nalbandian before booking his place in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

The world number one was staring defeat in the face when Argentinian Nalbandian served for the match at a set and 5-4 up.

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