Nadal had never passed the quarterfinals of the tournament Qatari His next opponent in semifinals will be the Serbian Viktor Troicki at which Federer has always won also passes round to win the Latvian Ernest Gulbis 6-2, 4-6, 6-4
The Spanish Rafael Nadal, world number two, has qualified for the semifinals of the Doha tournament after beating Belgian Steve Darcis in just 35 minutes 6-1, 2-0 and removal. The same has been Roger Federer, beating the Latvian Ernest Gulbis (6-2, 4-6, 6-4) as a possible final between the two, would be the first of the season is a little closer.
El de Manacor has continued signs that started 2010 in good shape, as he showed with his win in the exhibition in Abu Dhabi. Thus, signed two aces, 92 percent of points earned with the first service and signed four breaks. In fact, Darcis needed five games to save his first serve.
Although the Belgian also connected aces, signed three, could not counter the blows of the Spaniard, who now cross the Serbian Viktor Troicki, who beat Polish Lukasz Kubot 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (1), which has expired in the previous two games.
After the match against Gulbis, Nadal said he believes he has rediscovered his best level. "Last month I had a shoulder problem, but I think I'm back at my best. I can not serve faster than Roger (Federer) or Robin (Soderling), but can serve between 190 and 200 kilometers per hour, I'll be fine, "he said.
The Spaniard said he would have liked to go another way. "This was not the way I wanted to reach the semifinals. I feel sorry for Darcis and wish him a speedy recovery. I hope he plays in the Australia Open. When you know that's not right, it is better to stop," said Nadal.
The Spaniard next plays unseeded Serb Viktor Troicki, who beat Polish Lukasz Kubot 4-6 6-4 7-6. "When I was out of action, I saw many videos of the best players. I'm ready to win as many tournaments as possible, "he concluded.
Federer and Davydenko in the semis hopes Karlovic or world number one has already tenured in the semifinals of the first official tournament of the season and now it simply has to find opponents. After defeating Latvian Ernest Gulbis (6-2, 4-6, 6-4) in one hour and 47 minutes, your next opponent will be Russian Nikolay Davydenko who Croatian Ivo Karlovic defeated an extremely tight match 7-6 7-6.
The Swiss had more problems than usual to beat Gulbis in a clash that is expected of even closer bringing the tournament in Qatar. The Latvian did not make things easy to the Swiss, although it is true that much Federer forgave his rival (had 13 balls break, of which only took four).
Federer, who seemed disposed to add a comfortable win, to be imposed for an emphatic 6-2 in the first set, saw a tougher contest in the second race, which brought out Gulbis booming serves. With its armored-based service aces, Gulbis pushed and pushed Federer, who finally ended up giving up his serve and the breadth to the Latvian, who said the second set by a tight 4-6. The same result which allowed Federer imposed on the third and final set.