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  导出博客文章Novak Djokovic meets Milos Raonic and Rafael Nadal faces Joao Sousa in Fridays Madrid Open quarter-finals, live on Sky Sports 2 HD. Cheap Dallas Stars Jerseys . Andy Murray begins the days action from 11am when he takes on Tomas Berdych.The Scot resumes his rivalry against the big-serving Czech and leads the head-to-head 7-6, having only got himself in front with victories on the last three occasions they have met. A note of caution for Murray is that Berdych has won all three of their clay-court encounters, with the world number two taking just one set in those meetings.The last of those encounters on the red dirt came in 2013 and Murray is a very different beast these days. He comes into the match having shaken off the rust following some understandable time off as a new father. Berdych is Murrays quarter-final opponent on Friday After reaching the final of the Australian Open, Murray took almost a month out of the game before returning successfully with two wins in the Davis Cup.Early exits in Indian Wells and Miami followed, but a semi-final run in Monte Carlo and his form here suggest that he is getting back to his best ahead of the French Open later this monthMurray, the defending champion, was in fine form to see off the potentially awkward Gilles Simon in round three, while Berdych was equally impressive in beating David Ferrer in straight sets. Highlights of Gilles Simon v Andy Murray from the third round of the Madrid Open. Mutua Madrid Open - Quarter Final draw Top Half Novak Djokovic (1) v Milos Raonic (11) Nick Kyrgios v Kei Nishikori (6) Bottom Half Rafa Nadal (5) v Joao Sousa Tomas Berdych (8) v Andy Murray (1) Rafa Nadal is aiming for a third successive tournament victory, having won in Monte Carlo and Barcelona. He is currently on a 12-game winning streak - Sam Querrey his latest victim - and is demonstrating that talk of his demise is premature.That run is unlikely to come to a halt against Portugals Joao Sousa, who has done well to reach a first-ever Masters quarter-final but won only one game in his only previous meeting with the Spaniard. Nadal is expected to come through comfortably. Highlights of Rafael Nadal against Sam Querrey from the third round of the Madrid Open. Masters of their Trade Where do Rafa and Novak rank in the all time Masters list One to WatchNovak Djokovic and Milos Raonic meet in the final match of the day on the main stadium court and it could be a cracker, despite the one-sided nature of their head-to-head - the world number one has won all six previous meetings, including a 6-2 6-0 success at the Indian Wells final earlier this year. Andy Murray will take on Tomas Berdych at the Madrid Open, live on Sky Sports Raonic was struck by injury in that match and when he hasnt been sidelined, the Canadians form has been as good as anyone this year. He is up to number 10 in the latest world rankings, claiming one title - the Brisbane International - to go with his runs to the semi-final of the Australian Open and the Indian Wells final.However, Djokovic looked ominously back to his very best with a ruthless 6-2 6-1 destruction of Roberto Bautista Agut in the last 16 and looks to have put his second-round Monte Carlo defeat to Jiri Vesely firmly behind him. Highlights of Novak Djokovic against Roberto Bautista Agut from the third round of the Madrid Open. Surprise in Store?Nick Kyrgios is one of two unseeded players left in the draw and he takes on sixth seed Kei Nishikori in what we have to pick as our surprise, although the game itself could easily have made our one to watch. Nick Kyrgios is enjoying another impressive Masters run Nishikori has been in terrific form without quite getting over the line, reaching the final in each of his last two events (Miami and Barcelona), while Kyrgios has shown a maturity to his game and behaviour this year that has seen him claim a maiden ATP title in Marseille and make a first Masters semi-final in Miami.The 21-year from Canberra will hope to add a second when his faces Nishikori, the man who ended his run in Florida with a straight-sets win in their last-four showdown. 2016 Masters 1000 - Winners Indian Wells Novak Djokovic Miami Novak Djokovic Monte Carlo Rafa Nadal In Case You Missed ItBernard Tomic has been in the news again for all the wrong reasons, despite appearing to have regained his focus for much of the season.And earlier this week, he appeared to give up against Fabio Fognini when he turned his racket upside down to receive at match point down with his handle! Hit play on the video below to see that again. Bernard Tomic effectively gave up match point against Fabio Fognini by attempting to return the ball with his rackets handle. You can follow all the action from Madrid live on Sky Sports 2 HD from 11am. Also See: Murray eases past Simon Nadal, Djokovic race through Masters of their trade Sky Sports Weekend Menu Cheap Adidas NHL Jerseys .7 million, one-year contract, a raise of $2.2 million. Wieters had asked for $8.75 million and the Orioles had offered $6. Cheap Stars Jerseys . Cote was eligible to become a free agent Feb. 15. Cote helped running back Jon Cornish run for a league-high 1,813 rushing yards en route to being named the leagues most outstanding player. http://www.cheapstarsjerseys.com/ . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. SAINT-DENIS, France -- Portugal may have lost its captain Cristiano Ronaldo through injury, but it found a goalkeeper on outstanding form in the European Championship final.Rui Patricio made sure France never broke through a defensive line that was the foundation of Portugals 1-0 victory in extra time on Sunday.A leaping save to tip away Antione Griezmanns early header; a diving block to divert Olivier Girouds powerful second-half shot; and a stretching parry of Moussa Sissokos sizzling drive in the 84h minute. Rui Patricio did everything right.Rui Patricio is beyond reproach. I should congratulate him, Portugal coach Fernando Santos said through a translator.The Portugal keeper made seven key saves to repel Frances attack. His efforts extended his record of conceding only one goal in seven and a half hours of play since Portugal limped through the group stage with three draws in third place behind Hungary and Iceland.It had been the 28-year-old goalkeepers save of a penalty in the shootout against Poland, from Jakub Blaszczykowski, that helped his team through a tricky quarterfinal that ended 1-1 after extra time. Cheap Stars Jerseys Authentic. In the penalty shootout, he was very important and today he was a key player, Santos said.At the Stade de France, Rui Patricios most athletic effort was soaring to reach Griezmanns looping header in the 10th minute, just as Portugal was reeling from the injury to Ronaldo moments earlier.Griezmann, the six-goal top scorer at Euro 2016, was denied again when he shot low to the `keepers left in the 58th minute.He (Greizmann) had chances, but he came up tonight against a goalkeeper who made some crucial saves, France coach Didier Deschamps said.Maybe now Rui Patricio will get wider recognition.Even on his 52th international appearance, and at his fourth major tournament, he is one of the most under-appreciated top goalkeepers in Europe.He has been a one-club player, spending his entire career with Sporting Lisbon, which only rarely plays in the Champions League.Sporting will be in the elite 32-team group stage in September -- with a European champion between the posts. ' ' '