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 | Federer and Nadal each other on 1/2-final in Miami1-04-2011 |
Great rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer will meet in the semifinals of the Masters Series tournament in Miami.
The first missile in the world beat Nadal in three sets by Czech Tomas Berdych of 6:2, 3:6, 6:3, and Federer did not even sweat after his opponent Gilles Simon gave up after three games played through injury, causing loud whistling from the audience in Miami.
Federer won the first three games for 6 minutes, after which Gilles Simon said it could not continue the match because of injury to the back. Frustrated audience groan Frenchman on his way to the dressing rooms.
"I tried everything to ease the pain - inflammatory, hot compress, but nothing helped. After the second forehand I knew that I could not continue the match, "said Gilles Simon.
Federer defended his rival, with whom she has two losses in their previous three meetings.
"It was great fun to hear this whistling because the boy did not deserve it. I understand the frustrations of people who have paid lots of money to watch hours of tennis, and finally it was over in 10 minutes, "said Federer.
Significantly more difficult was the task of Rafael Nadal against cheha Tomas Berdych.
Nadal demonstrated relentless serve in the first set and won with 6:2. In the latter, however, found the Czech Republic's counter and make a dent in the second game, then won with 6:3.
In the decisive third set, Nadal made a break for 5:3, then closed the match with his serve and be greeted with a victory in 2 hours and 17 minutes of play.