BARCELONA, April 28: Rafael Nadal was tested for the first time this week as he beat Italian Potito Starace 6-2, 7-5 on Friday to reach the semi-finals of the Barcelona Open and extend his winning streak to 70 matches.
Guillermo Canas received a walkover into the semi-finals when Nikolay Davydenko, withdrew before their match because of a right wrist injury.