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 | Federer against Davydenko in 1/4-final in Dubai28-02-2013 |
Roger Federer secured a place in the quarterfinals after easy win with 6:3, 6:4 over Marcel Granoyers in the second match of the tournament in Dubai.
In an attempt to qualify for her eighth semi-final of ten appearances in Dubai, the Swiss will face Nikolay Davydenko, who earlier today defeat with 6:4 7:6 (2) over Victor Hanescu. So far they have met for 20 times, 18 of which ended in victory for Federer.
Juan Martin del Potro also qualified for the quarterfinals, but it happened after 6:4, 6:4 against Somdev Devarman. In an attempt to make a step forward and secure a place in the semifinals the Argentinean will face the qualifier Daniel Brands, beat earlier today with 6:4, 6:4 the double finalist Mikhail Youzhny.
Tomas Berdych qualified for the fourth quarter of the season after beating in Dubai with 7:5, 6:1 over Tobias Kamko, saving 12 of 14 break points, most of which contested the first set. The next opponent of the Czech, who this season has won 12 of 15 games played will be decided by the match between Michael Lyodra and Dmitry Tursunov playing in the moment.
The last match of today's program will oppose Novak Djokovic and Roberto Bautista-Agut, the winner of who in the quarterfinals will face Andreas Seppi, eliminated Lucas Rosso after 6-4 7-6 (4).