Nadal beats Cilic

Rafael Nadal recovered from a slow start, overcoming Marin Cilic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 as the Spaniard's chase for an ATP Masters title on hardcourt heated up on Friday.

The World No. 1 reached the semifinals in Toronto and will next face Russian Karen Khachanov, who beat Robin Haase 6-3, 6-1.

Nadal last won a title at this level on cement in 2013.

"It was a very important match for me," Nadal said. "Being in semifinals is great news at the start of the hard court season. And winning three good matches in the first Master 1000, it's so important for me.

Meanwhile Stefanos Tsitsipas saved two match points to beat defending champion Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6 (13/11), 6-4 in their quarterfinal contest.

The Greek teenager, who turns 20 on Sunday's final day, defeated his third straight top 10 opponent at the tournament after knocking out Dominic Thiem in the second round and 13-time major winner Novak Djokovic in the third.