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 | Roger Federer wins the semifinal in Stockholm23-10-2010 |
The second missile in the world Roger Federer qualified for the semifinals of the tournament in Stockholm after winning with 2:1 sets over compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka - 2:6, 6:3, 6:2.
Wawrinka shown excellent form in the first set, serve as samples of their opponents in the first and fifth game and won with 6:2.
Federer made some unusual mistakes in class and trailing by 0:2 games in the second set, but then improved his game and won with 6:3.
In the decisive third part Federer was ruthless and closed the match with 6:2.
The semifinals Federer will face Ivan Ljubicic of Croatia, who removed compatriot Ivan Dodig with 4:6, 6:2, 6:4.
The other semifinal will meet Jarkko Nieminen (Finland) and Florian Mayer (Germany). Nieminen beat James Blake (USA) - 6:0, 6:2, and Mayer spring a surprise, eliminating second-seeded hosts Representative Robin Soderling (Sweden) - 7:6 (8), 6:1.