Mikhail Youzhny beats Nicolas Almagro at Madrid Open

Mikhail Youzhny has beaten 11th seed Nicolas Almagro in three sets to reach round three of the Madrid Open.

The Russian took the first set 7-4 in a tie-break before Almagro broke once on his way to claiming the second 6-4.

Youzhny then broke twice to seal the win 6-2 and extend his head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 4-0 in his favour.

He will now face two-time champion and fifth seed Rafael Nadal for a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.