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Rising Almagro faces Nadal next.

Publication: USA Today
Publication Date: 02-JUN-08
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Byline: Douglas Robson

PARIS -- It's easy to get lost in the armada of clay-court wizards from Spain. Nicolas Almagro's sail is finally catching some wind.

On Sunday in the French Open, Almagro capitalized on the crucial points to eliminate wild card Jeremy Chardy of France 7-6 (7-0), 7-6 (9-7), 7-5 and reach his first quarterfinal at a Grand Slam tournament.

It's all hands on deck for his next round: a date with three-time defending champion Rafael Nadal, who cruised past No. 22 seed Fernando Verdasco of...

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