PHOTOS/VIDEO: 2018 Rogers Cup SF Rafael Nadal vs. Karen Khachanov

2018 Rogers Cup SF Rafael Nadal bt. Karen Khachanov  7/6(3) 6/4

Next opponent - Stefanos Tsitsipas

"He's a great server," Nadal said of Khachanov. "Hits big shots from the baseline. He has an especially great backhand and he can hit the forehand very strong too. It's true with the forehand sometimes he has mistakes too, but he plays very aggressive and he hits the ball very strong.

"I needed to resist and play aggressive. When I was able to move him, I think I was a little bit more in control. But it's difficult to make that happen because he hits the ball very strong."

"Tomorrow is a day to play a great match against a very tough opponent," Nadal added. "And I hope to be ready for it. It's another Masters 1000 final. But still a lot of work to do. If it happens, it's going to be great news of course. Canada is a tournament that I play well a lot of times in my career. And it's a very important result for me to be back here where I am."

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