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Rafael Nadal is about to win a fourth title at the US Open after defeating Argentinian Diego Schwartzman in straight sets in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.
The Spanish world number 2 beat Schwartzman 6-4 7-5 6-2 to set up a semi-final match against Italian Matteo Berrettini, who had already qualified for his first semifinal Grand Slam after a thrilling victory over the Frenchman in five sets. Gael Monfils.
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Nadal, seeded second, led 4-0 in the first set and 5-1 in the second, only to see the 20th seed Schwartzman at every opportunity.
Nadal eventually regrouped and finally managed to impose consecutive sets by winning the last four games.
Nadal spoke of a "difficult situation" in the first two sets, stating: "I have made mistakes, but I am very happy to have accepted the situation and the challenge.
"Being in the semifinals is very important to me."
"Physically, I'm fine. The day was heavy, there is a lot of humidity and I sweat a lot.
"I had great moments at the end of the second set and the beginning of the third, but I still felt good in the last few games.
"Berrettini I saw him play, he has big services, big forehands and is very confident.
"He is making great progress every week, so it will be a big challenge, but the time has come to continue."
Fans also noticed that Nadal was not quite himself facing the first two sets of rollercoasters.
Nadal moves to the 19th major title
Nadal 's victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium allowed him to move closer to a 19th major title in all, which will be just a little more than the record of the Swiss singer Roger Federer.
Earlier, Berrettini had won a thrilling clash that lasted nearly four exhausting hours.
Berrettini finally triumphed 3-6 6-3 6-2 3-6 7-6 (7-5).
"Right now, I do not remember any point – just from the match point," said the seed of the 24th Berrettini on the pitch.
"While I was playing, I thought it was one of the best matches I've ever seen, I was playing, but I was watching too."
Monfils was hoping to join his girlfriend Elina Svitolina in the semi-finals after her quarter-final win over Britain's Johanna Konta.
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