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Rafael Nadal looks frustrated during his semi-final loss to Fabio Fognini at the Monte Carlo Masters. Reuters
Rafael Nadal looks frustrated during his semi-final loss to Fabio Fognini at the Monte Carlo Masters. Reuters
Rafael Nadal laments 'worst match on clay in 14 years' after Monte Carlo Masters defeat to Fabio Fognini
World No 2 and 11-time champion in Monte Carlo is well beaten in last-four clash
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21 April, 2019