Fognini stuns Nadal in Rio

Rafael Nadal lost his first semi-final on clay for 12 years as Fabio Fognini booked a place in the final of the Rio Open at the world number three’s expense.

The Spaniard, who was the reigning champion at Jockey Club Brasileiro, was in sparkling form in the opening set, but Italian number one Fognini came storming back to end his defence at the penultimate hurdle 1-6 6-2 7-5.