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Madrid, Spain – No.2 Rafael Nadal survived the test of Andy Murray in the third round, to live another day in Madrid, Spain. In perhaps one of the best tennis matches this season, Nadal showcased some sensational shot making and stalwart defensive play to eke out Murray in straight sets 7-6(5), 6-4.

Next up for the Spaniard Nadal is David Nalbandian of Argentina. BetUS Sportsbook opens betting on this quarterfinal with Nadal favored at -600.

: David Nalbandian +350 Rafael Nadal -600

Match Time: 10:00 AM EST

Tennis Prediction: After surviving his first two tests in Madrid, Marcos Baghdatis in the first round and Andy Murray in the second round, Rafael Nadal’s draw does not ease up. In No.25 David Nalbandian, Nadal will face perhaps one of the better Argentinean hard court players today.

Nalbandian, a one-time Masters Cup champion will be a tough hurdle for Nadal to overcome, despite his favorite odds. However, Nalbandian arrives in Madrid on the heels of a wanting season, owning only a 21/17 record for the season; Nalbandian has by his standards underachieved. At +350, Nalbandian has the game to beat Nadal on this surface, but the overriding question is whether he wants to. Betting on Nalbandian is chancy as a result.

On the other hand, desire is never in doubt when Nadal is the subject for there is no other player that plays harder, tries harder, or wins harder. Nadal never gives up in a match, and for that reason, he is almost always the better play.

The 2005 Champion in Madrid Nadal appears in his first tournament since the 2007 US Open. Arriving with a 64/11 record for the season and six titles, Nadal is chasing his fourth AMS title of the year. At -600 favorite odds, no turf is better than home turf to accomplish that feat. Take Nadal without a second thought.

Tennis Free Pick: Nadal in straight sets.

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Nila Amerova is a freelance sports writer and regular contributor to the BetUS.com Locker Room