<p> Rafael Nadal Friday lost in the ATP Barcelona Open, the first time since his debut here in 2003.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Spaniard lost in three sets to his compatriot Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals by 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, ending his 41 game winning streak at the tournament, Xinhua reported.<br /><br />He had not even dropped a set in the tournament since the 2008 final, and seemed cruising to his conquest of the title for the ninth time as he missed the 2010 version.<br />This was also the first victory for Almagro over Nadal in their 11-time meetings.<br />Nadal took the first set in a stroke and held five break points on the 11th game in the second set, but failed to convert any of them and gave Almogro a 6-5 lead and the tie on 1-1.<br /><br />Both players held onto their serves for a 4-4 tie in the third before Nadal struck long and was broken, which resulting in his loss.<br /></p>
<p> Rafael Nadal Friday lost in the ATP Barcelona Open, the first time since his debut here in 2003.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The Spaniard lost in three sets to his compatriot Nicolas Almagro in the quarterfinals by 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-4, ending his 41 game winning streak at the tournament, Xinhua reported.<br /><br />He had not even dropped a set in the tournament since the 2008 final, and seemed cruising to his conquest of the title for the ninth time as he missed the 2010 version.<br />This was also the first victory for Almagro over Nadal in their 11-time meetings.<br />Nadal took the first set in a stroke and held five break points on the 11th game in the second set, but failed to convert any of them and gave Almogro a 6-5 lead and the tie on 1-1.<br /><br />Both players held onto their serves for a 4-4 tie in the third before Nadal struck long and was broken, which resulting in his loss.<br /></p>