Nadal and Ruud go from strength to strength in Bastad!
The adventure continues for the Casper Ruud / Rafael Nadal pair.
Opposed to the Arribagé / Safiulllin duo, the two surface specialists were challenged, but finally prevailed (6-4, 3-6, 12-10).
Even saving a match point in the super tie-break, the two men reach the semi-finals of the doubles draw.
For his part, Nadal will attempt to reach the quarter-finals of the singles tournament this Thursday, when he takes on Norrie (not before 2.30pm).
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