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Rafael Nadal reached the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Thursday after overcoming the spirited Dominic Thiem. NBA Jerseys Cheap China . The fifth seeded Spaniard took command after a fiercely contested first set and sealed a confidence boosting 7-5 6-3 win over Thiem.Nadal had suffered defeat to Thiem earlier this year and his serve was given a stern examination by the 22-year-old Austrian from the start, with the Spaniard forced to save 15 break points on his way to victory. It was my best match on clay this year, Nadal said. I played a good match, in terms of level of tennis, it was great I think.In terms of fighting spirit and attitude and being ready to accept the mistakes, the good points, the tough moments, it was a similar way that I played in Indian Wells [where he reached the semi-finals]. Rafael Nadal will face Stan Wawrinka in the quarter-finals of Monte Carlo Masters It was a great continuation against a very tough player. I think he played a great match, too. It was a very good victory for me, Im very happy for that.The 14-time Grand Slam winner will now face No 4 seed Stan Wawrinka.The Swiss player advanced to the quarters with a dominant 6-1 6-2 victory over Frenchman Gilles Simon. Elsewhere, Roger Federer booked his spot in the final eight after a routine 6-2 6-4 win against Roberto Bautista Agut. Roger Federer also advanced in Monte Carlo The Swiss only recently recovered from knee surgery after injuring himself off-court after a semi-final defeat at the Australian Open but he feels he is returning to full fitness.Im getting closer to the peak in the sense of maximum movement against the best players on a tough surface, said Federer.Everything thats going on right now at this tournament is great. I can rest for the next couple of weeks anyway.Even if I get a setback of a couple of days that the knee is not well, you rest it, take up training, take as much time as you need. I feel like Im in a great place right now.Monte Carlo Masters quarter-finals:Gael Monfils v Marcel GranollersRoger Federer v Jo-Wilfried TsongaRafael Nadal v Stan WawrinkaMilos Raonic v Andy MurrayWatch live action from the Monte Carlo Masters on Sky Sports 1 HD from 10am on Friday. Also See: Murray battles past Paire Vesely stuns Djokovic NBA Jerseys Wholesale . Goals from Jerome Boateng, Franck Ribery and Thomas Mueller extended Bayerns unbeaten run to a record 37 matches. "This record is incredible," Bayern coach Pep Guardiola said. Basketball Jerseys China . PETERSBURG, Fla. http://www.nbacheapjerseysstore.com/ .Y. -- Canadas Kaillie Humphries and Heather Moyse have another World Cup gold medal after winning the two-women bobsled race on Saturday in Lake Placid, N. DAVIE, Fla. -- Faster than you can say Jay Ajayi -- or maybe its Jay Ajayi?! -- the Miami Dolphins have turned their season around. Thanks to their running back, theyre back in the running for a playoff berth.Two weeks ago, the Dolphins were a field goal away from being the NFLs only winless team. But they begin their bye week at 3-4 following back-to-back wins and consecutive 200-yard rushing performances by Ajayi, who doubled his career rushing total and matched an NFL record shared by two Hall of Famers.The Dolphins remain long shots to halt the reign of New England (6-1) in the AFC East. But theyre in the mix for a wild-card berth that would end an eight-year playoff drought.When you come into the locker room the last two weeks, its just a better feeling, guard Jermon Bushrod said Monday. I chase that feeling. I want to be in the locker room hugging and joking around with the guys after the game, instead of sitting there sulking.Nobody wants to be talked about in a bad manner. Were tired of it.Ajayi changed the conversation by rushing for 204 yards against Pittsburgh and 214 on Sunday against Buffalo. His bruising, tackle-breaking style has transformed the Dolphins into a run-first, ball-control team that dominated the line of scrimmage the past two weeks on both offense and defense.Its just being physical, defensive end Mario Williams said. Were definitely trying to change the culture here, and it starts with that.It starts with Ajayi, and thats a surprise. After being taken 149th in the 2015 draft, he had just 80 carries in his first 21 games on the Dolphins roster. In the past two weeks he has 54 carries while becoming only the fourth player to rush for 200 yards in consecutive games, joining O.J. Simpson, Earl Campbell and Ricky Williams. He leads the league with 6.3 yards per carry.I didnt know he had it in him, tackle Branden Albert said. I knew he ran hard, but I didnt know he ran this hard.Ajayi has benefited from the blocking of an offensive line that was in flux because of injuries and illness until Week 6. Now Ajayi is consistently passing the line of scrrimmage before he encounters contact. Wholesale NBA Store. The successful ground game has reduced pressure on Ryan Tannehill, who has been sacked only once in the past two games while posting his highest passer ratings of the year.Were not trying to toot our horns, and I know things were looking ugly for us in certain games, Albert said. But we didnt have all our guns. Now weve got everybody healthy.Playing to his teams strength, first-year coach Adam Gase has been willing to keep the ball on the ground, even though he was hired because of his success with the pass.Adam gets a rash from calling too many run plays, offensive coordinator Clyde Christensen said with a smile.Gase said calling for handoffs is a no-brainer because Ajayi keeps getting first downs even when the opposition knows whats coming. But recent success wont help in games to come, beginning Nov. 6 against the New York Jets.When we get to the Jets, were going to have to prove it all over again, because theyre not going to care what we did last week, Gase said. Theyre going to say, `Run it, because were going to stop you. We have to establish everything all over again.The schedule improves the chances the Dolphins can sustain their momentum. Ajayi said he felt fine Monday, but after two bruising wins, Gase said this weeks bye comes at a good time for the young running back and the rest of the team.The Dolphins conclude an NFL record 44-day homestand when they host the Jets (2-5). The next game against a team with a winning record isnt until Christmas Eve, with the next eight opponents a combined 15-26-1.We just want to keep this rolling, Ajayi said. It feels really good to win. You see how it is when you get those losses pile up. 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