Jodar, Nakashima to make Masters semis debuts in Montreal

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Rafael Jodar from Spain and American player Nakashima reached the semifinals in their breakthrough ATP Masters 1000 appearances at the Montreal event. Jodar defeated Arthur Fils, and Nakashima won against Luciano Darderi, setting up exciting semifinal matches. This marks significant progress for both young players in the tennis circuit.

Teenage Spaniard Rafael Jodar booked a semi-final spot in only his fifth ATP Masters 1000 event by holding off France's Arthur Fils 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 on Tuesday at Montreal.Nakashima reached his breakthrough Masters semi in 77 minutes as he imposed his game on Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-3, setting up three match points with his 11th ace as winning as the Italian missed on a drop shot.