Starting the third consecutive season as World No. 2 in 2007, Rafael Nadal lost in the Chennai semi-final and Australian Open quarter-final to Fernando Gonzalez. The young Spaniard took a break and returned to action in Dubai, where he won the title a year ago.Mikhail Youzhny was too strong in the quarter-finals, and Rafa had to raise his level for a chance at the first Masters 1000 of the season in Indian Wells. Winning four opponents in straight sets, Nadal repeated the semi-final streak of 2006 and faced third seed Andy Roddick in a battle for the first final at this event.It was his third match and the second consecutive victory for Rafa, who won 6-4, 6-3 in one hour and 14 minutes. The youngster dominated the serve and sto …