Juan Monaco beat Sam Querrey 1-6 6-2 6-3 before Horacio Zeballos secured the trophy with a 6-4 6-7 7-5 defeat of Robby Ginepri.

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And Horacio Zeballos, who earned the first title of his career by beating Nadal in three sets, repeated what Nadal has been saying.

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If he beats Chardy, he will face an Argentine in the final after 73rd-ranked Horacio Zeballos reached his first ATP semi with victory over fifth seed Albert Ramos.

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