Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray Outlast Upset Bids At Cincinnati Masters

No. 1 Rafael Nadal and No. 4 Andy Murray both advanced to the quarterfinals of the Cincinnati Masters -- barely.

Nadal was forced to fight off a match point in the second set, rallying for a 5-7, 7-6 (6), 6-2 win over Frenchman Julian Benneteau. Nadal was down 6-5 in the second set tiebreak, before Benneateau sailed a return long. Nadal reeled off the next two points to take the set, effectively ending Benneateau’s night, as the Frenchman struggled with cramps during the third set.