Nadal loses on clay for only second time in 105 matches
Nadal, the No. 2-ranked Spaniard, lost on clay for only the second time in 105 matches, falling to his countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero, 7-5, 6-1, in the second round of the Rome Masters.
Rafael Nadal extended his unbeaten streak on clay to a remarkable 37 matches on Saturday as he overcame Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Madrid Open.