The Spaniard Rafael Nadal , head serial No.1, joined his compatriot David Ferrer in the final of the ATP tournament in Barcelona, beating Saturday in the semifinals another Spaniard, Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-4. Half -finals, Ferrer, N.3, he has dominated in the afternoon the Canadian Milos Raonic, 25th world, hung in straight sets 7-6 (7/2), 7-6 (7/5). Both Spaniards find themselves face to face in Sunday's final tournament of Barcelona for the fourth time, Nadal being imposed in the first three duels (2008, 2009, 2011). Less than a week after successfully completing a novel from eight at Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo, the world No.2 has needed just 85 minutes to deliver his 13th win in as many games against Verdasco, breakant his opponent four times. "I played a very good first set, and I stayed focused the whole game, even if the second race was much harder, Nadal said. This is a very satisfying win for me I'm happy to be here again in the final, and have a chance to win this tournament again. " Earlier in the afternoon, Ferrer had struggled for over two hours to overcome Raonic, who released Andy Murray (No.2) in the previous round. The sixth player in the world has needed seven set points to conclude the first set tiebreak to. "I am very pleased to reach a fourth final, welcomed Ferrer, already won the title three times this season (Auckland, Buenos Aires , Acapulco). I have a very special relationship with this tournament. I hope to finally realize my dream to win here. " Taking the title, Nadal has won six of last seven tournaments. In 2010, Verdasco had taken advantage of the absence of Mallorca, an injured knee to win on clay in Barcelona.
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