Shots of the day: Heating up in Madrid

From feisty exchanges to straight forward shellackings, it was another busy day at the Madrid Open. We take a look at some of the best photos from Caja Magica, featuring Novak Djokovic, Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray and Simona Halep.

: It was a frustrating afternoon for Tsonga against Raonic. Photo: Getty Images

: Raonic continued his good form with a win over Tsonga. Photo: Getty Images

: It was a frustrating afternoon for Tsonga against Raonic. Photo: Getty Images

: Rafa Nadal is marching ominously towards the final. Photo: Getty Images

: Rafa Nadal is marching ominously towards the final. Photo: Getty Images

: Rafa Nadal is marching ominously towards the final. Photo: Getty Images

: Cibulkova beat an inform Cirstea in three. Photo: Getty Images

: Andy Murray in action. Photo: Getty Images

: Andy Murray thought his way to a 64 62 win over Simon. Photo: Getty Images

: Kei Nishikori came through a tough test against Gasquet. Photo: Getty Images

: Debating the mark. Photo: Getty Images

: The Richard Gasquet signature shot. Photo: Getty Images

: Kei Nishikori came through a tough test against Gasquet. Photo: Getty Images

: It was hard, but Nick Kyrgios got the win in the end. Photo: Getty Images

: Pable Cuevas tried to eat his hand. Photo: Getty Images

: Simona Halep came through a topsy turvey match against Begu. Photo: Getty Images

: Novak Djokovic dismissed Bautista Agut for the loss of just three games. Photo: Getty Images

: Novak Djokovic dismissed Bautista Agut for the loss of just three games. Photo: Getty Images

: Tomas Berdych was at his best as he beat David Ferrer. Photo: Getty Images

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