Spain can book a place in the final if Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez can upset world No.1 doubles pair, Bob and Mike Bryan.

CNN: Spain surge into lead against U.S. in Davis Cup semis

"His serve was very good, " said Nadal, who withdrew from the men's doubles alongside Marc Lopez because of a hamstring strain in his right leg.

BBC: Rafael Nadal suffers shock Queen's Club loss to Lopez

After losing the opening set, Oliver Marach and Alexander Peya produced a fine comeback to overcome Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez 3-6 6-4 6-4 7-6.

CNN: Bryan brothers give U.S. edge in Davis Cup quarters

In the semifinals, they beat the Spanish duo of Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez that could face the Bryans in the Spain-U.S. Davis Cup tie in September, which likely will be held on red clay.

WSJ: Americans Produce Feats on Clay

Crowd favourite Younes El Aynaoui , the tenth seed, delivered another blow to Argentina with a 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 win over Gaston Etlis while 13th seed Max Mirnyi eased past Spanish qualifier Marc Lopez 6-4, 6-3.

BBC: Nadal maintains form

The celebrity tabloids seem to be getting to the heart of the reason for the Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony divorce: arguing.

FORBES: The Battling Anthonys: Marc and Jennifer Lopez

The second-most lucrative photo sale to date came in March this year, when boldface pair Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony sold exclusive first shots of twins Max and Emme to People magazine.

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