
"I'm pleased with how I'm doing in this American hardcourt season," said Nadal.
"Every match right now is really important for me, and every victory gives me confidence," the world number four added.
"I'm very happy to see him back after an important surgery," said Nadal. "He's a close friend of mine and he's a talent.
"He can make very difficult things very easy. When he's playing at his best level he makes you feel like you are nothing in the middle of the court."
Rafael Nadal beats David Nalbandian to advance in Miami
Rafael Nadal battled back from a set down to beat David Nalbandian 6-7 (8-10) 6-2 6-2 in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
Fourth seed Nadal wasted a set point in the tie-breaker as Nalbandian won the next three points to claim the lead.
However, Nadal found his form to easily take the next two sets and will next face compatriot David Ferrer who beat Croatian Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (7/5), 6-3.
"I'm pleased with how I'm doing in this American hardcourt season," said Nadal.
"Every match right now is really important for me, and every victory gives me confidence," the world number four added.
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