Rafa rallies for memorable mark

Spaniard overcomes shocking start to win 1,000th tour match

MIAMI - Rafa Nadal celebrated his 1,000th tour-level match on Sunday with a hard-fought victory over Philipp Kohlschreiber to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open.

Kohlschreiber, 33, stormed through the first set in 21 minutes, but fifth seed Nadal turned the match on its head to prevail 0-6, 6-2, 6-3 at the hardcourt tournament.