Toronto AUG 11: Rafael Nadal recovered from a slow start, overcoming Marin Cilic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 as the Spaniard’s chase for a long-sought ATP Masters title on hardcourt heated up on Friday.
The world number one reached the semi-finals in Toronto and will next face Russian Karen Khachanov, who beat Robin Haase 6-3, 6-1.
Nadal last won a title at this level on cement in 2013. He got caught on the back foot in the first set against Cilic, who took the opener on his fourth chance.
Nadal struck back in the second with a concluding break to square the match before taking victory with a break in the final game on his third match point after more than two hours.
