Stanislas Wawrinka sets up Rafael Nadal final at Madrid Open

Wawrinka sets up Nadal final in Madrid

Stanislas Wawrinka has progressed into the final of the Madrid Open with a three-set triumph over Tomas Berdych.

The Swiss 15th seed will now face two-time champion Rafael Nadal in Sunday's final following the Spaniard's victory over fellow countryman Pablo Andujar.

Wawrinka took the opening set 6-3 before Berdych, who is seeded sixth, came back to level the match 6-4 in the second.

Despite going 2-4 down in the second, Wawrinka rallied impressively as he broke twice to close out the match 6-4 in just under two hours.

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