Rafael Nadal slips to shock defeat in Rio . The world number one was beaten by the Spaniard 6-4 7-6 (7-5) on Saturday night after a pulsating final set that saw both players break serve twice and take three hours of game time off each other. First semifinal defeat on clay in 52 matches for Nadal . `` I have to accept the situation and work to get ready for what 's next , '' he said . Simona Halep wins WTA tournament in Dubai .
Rafael Nadal slips to shock defeat in Rio . The world number one was beaten by the Spaniard 6-4 7-6 (7-5) on Saturday night after a pulsating final set that saw both players break serve twice and take three hours of game time off each other. First semifinal defeat on clay in 52 matches for Nadal . Simona Halep wins WTA tournament in Dubai .