AP: Rafael Nadal extended his record winning streak on clay to 80 matches by defeating Fernando Gonzalez 6-4, 6-4 Friday to reach the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters. Roger Federer also reached the semis, but struggled to beat David Ferrer 6-3, 4-6, 6-3. The world No. 1 is aiming for his fourth title at the Hamburg Masters, a tuneup for the French Open. His next opponent is Carlos Moya, who upset fourth-seeded Novak Djokovic 7-6 (4), 4-6, 7-5.
Nadal is undefeated on clay since April 2005. His run includes 13 titles on the surface. Nadal also beat Gonzalez on Sunday for his third Rome Masters title and evened his career record against him at 3-3.