Tennis Rafael Nadal charges into Paris Masters quarterfinals Rafael Nadal was forced to save a set point before overcoming Australian Jordan Thompson 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Thursday. Reuters 06 November, 2020 09:04 IST Reuters 06 November, 2020 09:04 IST Top seed Rafa Nadal was forced to save a set point before overcoming Australian Jordan Thompson 6-1, 7-6 (3) on Thursday to reach the Paris Masters quarterfinals.SCORE CENTREA day after becoming the fourth player in the Open Era to record 1,000 tour-level wins, Nadal resumed his pursuit of a maiden Paris-Bercy title and broke Thompson’s serve twice to claim the opening set in convincing fashion.The World No. 2 saved a set point on his serve while trailing 5-6 in the second, winning a 26-shot rally which ended with a backhand error from Thompson.“He started to serve well in the second set. I missed a couple of returns I shouldn’t have,” Nadal said. “I suffered until the end but I found a way to win the tiebreak.”Nadal, who has now reached the quarterfinals in all eight appearances at the indoor tournament, will next face fellow Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta.Schwartzman beats FokinaEarlier, sixth seed Diego Schwartzman eased past Spanish qualifier Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-1, 6-1 and is now one victory away from qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals for the first time in his career.ALSO READ | Bopanna-Marach enter quarterfinalsWorld No. 9 Schwartzman occupies the final automatic qualification spot for the season finale at London’s O2 Arena from November 15-22.The Argentine will next face Russia’s Daniil Medvedev, who came back from a set down to beat Australia’s Alex de Minaur 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in just under two hours.“I watched his match and Diego played really well,” Medvedev said of Schwartzman, who has finished runner-up at three ATP tournaments this season.“I think he made five unforced errors and was returning a lot of balls in the court. He served pretty well and it will be a really tough match, because he has been on fire this year.” Tell me why should I quit? Andy Murray hits back at social media critics Goffin ends title drought with Montpellier crown Naomi Osaka looking to master grass and clay after Australian Open win Osaka vs Brady by the numbers More Videos Tennis stars happy to end quarantine on light note ahead of Australian Open WATCH: Best sports quotes of 2020 Remembering sportspersons who passed away in 2020 Medvedev stuns Djokovic to reach ATP Finals semis ATP Finals: Daniil Medvedev beats Alexander Zverev, sets up Djokovic clash Sinner makes Italian Open era history Tennis Highlights: Medvedev beats Zverev in Paris for third Masters crown Nadal out as Zverev reaches Paris Masters final