Fernando Gonzalez surprises Nadal

Fernando Gonzalez eliminated Rafael Nadal in straight sets of 6-2, 6-4 and 6-3 in his quarterfinal match of the Australian open.

After the contest, Nadal said he wasn't perfectly confortable running in the match to explain his 3 sets elimination. The last time Nadal lost in straight sets was in the 2004 U.S. open.

Fernando Gonzalez will now face Tommy Haas in his semifinal match.