Federer, Nadal advance into Qatar Open semis

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Switzerland's Roger Federer watches a bouncing ball during his ATP Qatar Open tennis tournament match against Latvia's Ernests Gulbis in Doha January 7, 2010. [Xinhua/Reuters Photo]


 World number one Roger Federer struggled over three sets, while number two Rafael Nadal had an easy sail as both reach the Qatar Open semi-finals on Thursday.

Federer survived a scare to down 21-year-old Latvian Ernests Gulbis winning 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 to set up showdown against Russian third seed Nikolay Davydenko who beat big-serving Croat Ivo Karlovic 7-6, 7-6.

 

Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Potito Starace of Italy during the ATP Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha January 6, 2010.

Spain's Rafael Nadal serves to Potito Starace of Italy during the ATP Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha January 6, 2010. [Xinhua/Reuters Photo]


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