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 | Nadal v Fish 1/2-finalite of Tokyo7-10-2011 |
World No. 2 Rafael Nadal continued successful defense of his title in Tokyo in the tournament with a prize of 1.1 million dollars by defeating Colombian Santiago Hiraldo match in the quarterfinals. Nadal deal with 53 th in the world Hiraldo 7-6 (6), 6-3 in just over two hours. The Spaniard will argue for a place in the finals with American Mardy Fish, who overcame the young Bernard Tomic in three sets. Fish, who is eighth in world rankings, lost the first set tiebreak, but then mobilize to reach the final 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1 in two hours and 11 minutes. This was the 20th victory for the American in his last 24 games, which he reached the semifinals for the eighth time this year. However, there is only one success against Nadal in seven games. "My goal is to reach the Masters final in London. I never reached this event and desperately want it. I'm in a good position, but I still have work to do, "said Fish after success.