The Spaniard endured a difficult start to the year .
The Spaniard remains a fearsome competitor on clay and reached the semi-finals with a battling 6 - 4 5 - 7 6 - 2 win over David Ferrer .
The Spaniard endured a difficult start to the year , but remains a fearsome competitor on clay and reached the semi-finals with a battling 6 - 4 5 - 7 6 - 2 win over David Ferrer .