Nadal, Ferrer, Murray Reach Semifinal Of US Open
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 4:57 pm Under Sports News 5 views
New York: World No. 1 Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer and Any Murray have reached to the semifinal of US Open
Nadal began his pursuit of tennis history Monday with a 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) victory over feisty German Bjorn Phau in the opening round of the U.S. Open.
Nadal, the reigning French Open and Wimbledon champion, has never won this hardcourt Grand Slam. But the 22-year-old has surpassed Roger Federer as the top player in men’s tennis and has his sights set on becoming the first player since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open in the same season.
Another Spanish winner Monday was fourth-seeded David Ferrer, who kicked off the tournament with a 7-6 (7-1), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Martin Vassallo Arguello.
It marked the fourth straight season that the 26-year-old Ferrer won his opening match at this event. He next will face German Andreas Beck, who defeated American John Isner in straight sets.
While Ferrer struggled at times, sixth-seeded Andy Murray had no trouble in his first-round match, defeating Argentina’s Sergio Roitman, 6-3, 6-4, 6-0.
Murray, who won last month’s Masters Series event in Cincinnati, carried his outstanding form into Monday’s match. The 21-year-old Scot fired nine aces and converted five break points in a match that lasted just 1 hour, 35 minutes.
It was the fourth first-round victory at the U.S. Open in the last four years for Murray, who has failed to advance beyond the fourth round in this event. His next opponent will be either Teimuraz Gabashvili or Michael Llodra.
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