Rafa reels off record in Madrid

Nadal passes McEnroe for longest win streak on a single surface

MADRID - World No 1 Rafa Nadal set a record by winning his 50th consecutive set on a single surface with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Argentine Diego Schwartzman on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.

Nadal eclipsed John McEnroe's previous record of 49 consecutive sets on carpet - which had stood since 1984 - by seeing off 13th seed Schwartzman and claiming a 21st consecutive win on clay.