Rafael Nadal defeats Jordan Thompson to reach last eight of Paris Masters

Spaniard triumphs over Australian 6-1, 7-6 (3) in Bercy He will play compatriot Pablo Carreno Busta in quarter-finals Not many people in tennis know Rafael Nadal better than Francisco Roig, who has been part of his coaching team since 2005 and was among the few allowed courtside in Bercy on Thursday to watch his friend beat the accomplished Australian Jordan Thompson 6-1, 7-6 (3). Related: Rafael Nadal shakes off rust to beat López and join ATP's 1,000 club Related: Dan Evans ends season with d...