Miami Masters 2017 Semifinal - Rafael Nadal vs Fabio Fognini, live score updates

Nadal now awaits the winner of the Roger Federer vs. Nick Kyrios semi-final, which promises to be a cracker of a contest. Will it be the 25th chapter of the Fedal rivalry, or a chance for the Spaniard to power to a positive head-to-head against Kyrgios?

Let's wait and watch!

For now, it's goodbye from here.

#Nadal reaching the final of the #MiamiOpen every three years:
2005
2008
2011
2014
2017

Nadal and his habits 😂
— Pätrig (@paetrig) March 31, 2017

Rafael Nadal has made an inspired comeback this season. He now has a dominant head-to-head of 8-3 against Fabio Fognini, who has troubled the Spaniard in the past. The Italian was clearly not at his best and made 35 unforced errors in the match. Rafael Nadal will face either Roger Federer or Nick Kyrgios in the final.

Excited, aren't we?

Rafael Nadal is into his 5th Miami Final with a 6-1,7-5 win over Fabio Fognini.

Fognini's forehand goes wide. 3 match points for Nadal.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 6-5, 40-15 Fabio Fognini

Ace!
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 6-5, 30-0 Fabio Fognini

Nadal to serve it out here.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 6-5, 15-0 Fabio Fognini

#Fognini hurls the racquet as #Nadal breaks to serve for the match at 6-5.#MiamiOpen pic.twitter.com/hCHFzeaUmQ
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) March 31, 2017

After numerous pokes, Rafa finally finds a way to break. Looks pretty straightforward from here.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 6-5, Fabio Fognini

Unlucky for the Italian as the wind pushes his drop shot wide. Break point for Nadal.

Fognini finds a way to crunch back into the game. Nadal nets a routine slice.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 5-5, 30-30 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal has a real chance now.

Rafael Nadal 6-1, 5-5, 0-30 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal holds with an ace.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 5-5 Fabio Fognini*

Fognini needs to get a grip on his wide shots. They're undoing the hard work he is putting into the better points. Good serving from the Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 4-5, 40-15 Fabio Fognini

Outrageous stuff from the Italian. Scoops up a fast forehand winner with riveting spin. This match is heating up now.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 4-5, 15-15 Fabio Fognini

#Fognini has not yet won the first point on #Nadal service games in this set, I believe.. 5-4 up would be a good time to start.. #MiamiOpen
— Mert Ertunga (@MertovsTDesk) March 31, 2017

Fognini now looks comfortable on serve and is no longer letting the Spaniard take control of the game. Tie break on the cards?
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 4-5 Fabio Fognini

Unforced error from the Italian again
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 4-4, 15-40 Fabio Fognini*

Fognini races to 40-0 on serve
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 4-4, 0-40 Fabio Fognini*

All that hard work for nothing! Fognini's backhand down the line misses the lines by miles and Fognini's first rfeal chance of the match goes away.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 4-4 Fabio Fognini*

Fognini has finally arrived in this match! Absolutely breathtaking angles from the Italian and a strong smash. This match isn't over yet folks!
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-4, 40-40 Fabio Fognini

Fognini means business now. Hits a cross court forehand winner.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-4, 30-30 Fabio Fognini

Best rally of the match! The Italian keeps increasing the pace on his shots and Nadal's forehand finally goes long.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-4, 30-15 Fabio Fognini

Good wide serve does the trick for the Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-4, 30-0 Fabio Fognini

Nadal keeps putting pressure on the Italian with a strong baseline game.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-4, 15-0 Fabio Fognini

Only #Nadal could run and lose a shoe! 😂 #MiamiOpen
— Chastity Tom (@clt91) March 31, 2017

The Italian finally holds in this set without his game going to the deuce. Still ahead in the second.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-4 Fabio Fognini

Fognini playing tighter in this service game. Looks better now.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 3-3, 40-15 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal's shoe comes off in trying to catch the Italian's deft drop shot! He can't make it though.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 3-3, 15-30 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal's forehand goes wide.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 3-3, 15-15 Fabio Fognini*

Double fault again.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 3-3, 15-0 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal smashes an ace right in. Holds 40-15
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 3-3, Fabio Fognini

Cheeky drop shot from the Italian
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 2-3, 40-15 Fabio Fognini

Good serve down the T. Good defence to follow it up before Fognini nets another forehand.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 2-3, 40-0 Fabio Fognini

Nadal looking strong now.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 2-3, 30-0 Fabio Fognini

Fognini's forehand goes miles long.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 2-3, 15-0 Fabio Fognini

Magic touch at the net for Fabio Fognini#Fognini #Nadal #RafaNadal #FabioFognini #ATPMiami #Miami #MiamiOpen #RafaelNadal #SkyTennis pic.twitter.com/LMiccqJI0Z
— Chiamarsi Fogna (@ChiamarsiFogna) March 31, 2017

Fognini holds again. Hanging by a thread here. Needs to find a way around Nadal's serve games or it's just a matter of time before Nadal breaks.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 2-3 Fabio Fognini

Advantage Fognini
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-Ad Fabio Fognini*

Fognini' backhand into the net again.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-40 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal's slice drops into the net.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-Ad Fabio Fognini*

The net is Fognini's biggest nemesis!
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-40 Fabio Fognini*

Deuce.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-40 Fabio Fognini*

Fognini was rallying well but finds the net again. Deuce.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-40 Fabio Fognini*

Strong forehand down the line from the Italian to set up advantage.

Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-Ad Fabio Fognini*

Deuce. AGAIN.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 40-40 Fabio Fognini*

Fognini is 2 out of 2 on net approach shots today.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 30-40 Fabio Fognini*

Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 30-30 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal's backhand goes long.
Rafael Nadal 6-1, 2-2, 0-15 Fabio Fognini*

Nadal solid as a rock. Holds to love.
Rafael Nadal* 6-1, 2-2 Fabio Fognini

Miami Masters 2017 Semifinal - Rafael Nadal vs Fabio Fognini, live score updates

Rafael Nadal wins 6-1, 7-5 against a scrappy Fabio Fognini to make his 5th Miami Masters final.