Novak Djokovic reaches semifinals at China Open; Cilic, Soderling also advanceOctober 9th, 2009 Djokovic reaches semifinals at China OpenBEIJING — Novak Djokovic moved into the semifinals of the China Open with a 6-3, 1-6, 6-1 win over Fernando Verdasco on Friday. Djokovic was broken three times in the second set, but the fourth-ranked Serb regained his form in the third set and took advantage of Verdasco's 19 unforced errors in the match.
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic reach semifinals at China Open along with Soderling, CilicOctober 9th, 2009 Nadal, Djokovic reach semifinals at China OpenBEIJING — Rafael Nadal moved into the semifinals of the China Open on Friday by defeating Marat Safin 6-3, 6-1. Nadal outplayed the former top-ranked Russian from the start and remains on track to meet Novak Djokovic in the final Sunday.
Serena Williams wins in straight sets again to set up US Open semi against Kim ClijstersSeptember 8th, 2009 Serena Williams sets up SF against Kim ClijstersNEW YORK — Defending champion Serena Williams has advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals, setting up a showdown against Kim Clijsters.
Cuevas, Davydenko advance to German Open quarterfinals, Soderling upsetJuly 23rd, 2009 Davydenko wins, Soderling upset at German OpenHAMBURG — Nicolas Almagro ended his two-match losing streak against Robin Soderling by beating the third-seeded French Open runner-up 7-5, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarterfinals of the German Open. The 14th-seeded Spaniard had lost to Soderling at Wimbledon and the Swedish Open last week, but became the first player apart from top-ranked Roger Federer to beat Soderling since May.
Chardy and Soderling advance to third round of the German OpenJuly 22nd, 2009 Chardy, Soderling advance at German OpenHAMBURG — Robin Soderling and Jeremy Chardy, who both won tournaments last week, extended their winning streaks on clay Wednesday to advance to the third round of the German Open. Soderling, who won his home Swedish Open in Bastad on Sunday, outlasted Fabio Fognini of Italy 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-3.
Dalhausser, Rogers advance to semis at AVP Manhattan Beach OpenJuly 19th, 2009 Dalhausser, Rogers win at Manhattan BeachMANHATTAN BEACH, Calif. — Reigning Olympic gold medalists Phil Dalhausser and Todd Rogers went undefeated Saturday at the AVP Manhattan Beach Open to move into Sunday's semifinals.
Soderling defeats Monaco in straight sets to win Swedish OpenJuly 19th, 2009 Soderling defeats Monaco to win Swedish OpenBASTAD, Sweden — Robin Soderling beat Juan Monaco 6-3, 7-6 (4) to win the Swedish Open on Sunday for his fourth ATP Tour title and first on clay. The second-seeded Soderling became the first Swedish winner of the tournament since 2000 when his coach, Magnus Norman, won the title.
Monaco ousts 2-time champion Robredo 6-0, 6-2 to reach Swedish Open finalJuly 18th, 2009 Monaco beats Robredo to reach Swedish Open finalBASTAD, Sweden — Juan Monaco has routed two-time defending champion Tommy Robredo 6-0, 6-2 to reach the Swedish Open final. Monaco broke the third-seeded Robredo three times in the opening set on Saturday and raced to a quick 5-1 lead in the second after securing two more breaks of the Spaniard's serve.
2nd-seeded Robin Soderling beats Nicolas Almagro 7-5, 6-3 to reach Swedish Open semifinalsJuly 17th, 2009 Soderling reaches Swedish Open semifinalsBASTAD, Sweden — Second-seeded Robin Soderling beat Nicolas Almagro 7-5, 6-3 Friday to reach the semifinals at the Swedish Open. Defending champion Tommy Robredo, seeded third in the clay-court tournament, Juan Monaco and wild-card entry Andreas Vinciguerra also advanced.
Top-seeded Verdasco saves match point before advancing to quarters at Swedish OpenJuly 16th, 2009 Verdasco reaches quarterfinals at Swedish OpenBASTAD, Sweden — Top-seeded Fernando Verdasco has reached the quarterfinals of the Swedish Open, saving a match point late in the third set before beating Daniel Koellerer 6-7 (1), 6-2, 7-5. Fourth-seeded Jurgen Melzer of Austria, No.
Martinez Sanchez wins in straight sets to reach Swedish Open finalJuly 10th, 2009 Martinez Sanchez reaches Swedish Open finalBASTAD, Sweden — Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez beat Gisela Dulko 7-5, 6-4 Friday to reach the Swedish Open final. She will play top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark or Flavia Pennetta of Italy.
Robin Soderling's improbable run to French Open final ends in loss to FedererJune 7th, 2009 Soderling's improbable run ends in French finalPARIS — Robin Soderling did the impossible at the French Open once. He just couldn't do it twice.
Samantha Stosur advances to French Open semifinals by beating Sorana Cirstea in straight setsJune 3rd, 2009 Australian Stosur reaches French Open semifinalsPARIS — Samantha Stosur of Australia reached her first major semifinal Wednesday by defeating Sorana Cirstea of Romania 6-1, 6-3. Stosur broke her opponent twice in the first set and three times in the second, including in the final game when Cirstea sent a shot long on match point.
Federer easily beats Monfils at French Open to reach semifinals for 5th straight yearJune 3rd, 2009 Federer into 20th consecutive Grand Slam semifinalPARIS — Getting into a groove at the French Open, Roger Federer is two victories from completing a career Grand Slam and tying Pete Sampras' record for major titles. After three consecutive so-so performances, Federer was challenged only fleetingly in the quarterfinals Wednesday at Roland Garros before beating 11th-seeded Gael Monfils of France 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-4.
Four-time defending champ Nadal ousted in 4th round at French Open, ending 32-match win streakJune 1st, 2009 Nadal won't celebrate at French Open this yearPARIS — Cancel the party, Roland Garros, because Rafael Nadal won't be celebrating his fifth straight birthday — or his fifth straight French Open title — in Paris this year. The top-ranked Spaniard may not exactly be dethroned as the King of Clay, but he did lose for the first time in 32 matches on the red dirt of the French capital, falling to Robin Soderling 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-4, 7-6 (2) Sunday in the fourth round.
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