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Rafael Nadal reached the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday after overcoming the spirited Dominic Thiem.The fifth seeded Spaniard took command after a fiercely contested first set and sealed a confidence boosting 7-5 6-3 win over Thiem.Nadal had suffered defeat to Thiem earlier this year and his serve was given a stern examination by the 22-year-old Austrian from the start, with the Spaniard forced to save 15 break points on his way to victory. It was my best match on clay this year, Nadal said. I played a good match, in terms of level of tennis, it was great I think.In terms of fighting spirit and attitude and being ready to accept the mistakes, the good points, the tough moments, it was a similar way that I played in Indian Wells [where he reached the semi-finals]. Rafael Nadal will face Stan Wawrinka in the quarter-finals of Monte Carlo Masters It was a great continuation against a very tough player. I think he played a great match, too. It was a very good victory for me, Im very happy for that.The 14-time Grand Slam winner will now face No 4 seed Stan Wawrinka.The Swiss player advanced to the quarters with a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory over Frenchman Gilles Simon. Elsewhere, Roger Federer booked his spot in the final eight after a routine 6-2 6-4 win against Roberto Bautista Agut. Roger Federer also advanced in Monte Carlo The Swiss only recently recovered from knee surgery after injuring himself off-court after a semi-final defeat at the Australian Open but he feels he is returning to full fitness.Im getting closer to the peak in the sense of maximum movement against the best players on a tough surface, said Federer.Everything thats going on right now at this tournament is great. I can rest for the next couple of weeks anyway.Even if I get a setback of a couple of days that the knee is not well, you rest it, take up training, take as much time as you need. 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Vans Old Skool Pink ., for the next three years with the signings on Monday of Daryl Townsend and Michael Carter.PARAMUS, N.J. -- Defending champion Eun Jeong Seong of South Korea won two matches Thursday at Ridgewood Country Club to advance to the U.S. Girls Junior quarterfinals.The 16-year-old Seong beat Taiwans Yu Chiang Hou 2 and 1 in the morning, and topped Yu Sang Hou, also from Taiwan, 4 and 3 in the afternoon.I feel so good, Seong said. This afternoon wasnt that hard because my putting was a lot better than this morning. She had a lot of mistakes, I did, too, but I focused on every shot, and focused on what I wanted to do. I dont feel pressure anymore. This morning and yesterday, I felt a lot of pressure, but now I will enjoy the rest of it.Seong will face Chinas Xinying Wang, a 1-up winner over Hailee Cooper of Montgomery, Texas, in the round of 16.In the other lower-bracket quarterfinal, Kendall Griffin of Sebring, Florida, will play South Koreas Yujeong Son. Griffin beat Chinas Jing Wen Lu 3 and 2, and Son edged Canadas Grace St. Germain in 20 holess.ddddddddddddCo-qualifying medalist Hye-Jin Choi of South Korea also advanced, routing Megan Furtney of South Elgin, Illinois, 7 and 6, and topping Thailands Paphangkorn Tavatanakit 2 up. Choi will face Taiwans Ya Chun Chang, a 6-and-5 winner over 13-year-old Lucy Li of Redwood Shores, California.In the other quarterfinal, Andrea Lee of Hermosa Beach, California, will face Waverly Whiston of San Diego. Lee beat Jayna Choi of Collierville, Tennessee, 6 and 5, and Whitson edged Gina Kim of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1 up.The 17-year-old Lee will attend Stanford University in the fall.Pretty much the whole round was smooth for me and I got her 2 down on the first two holes, which was a good start, Lee said. I just kept the momentum going and gained some confidence. I hit some really good putts and had some saves out there. ' ' '