Nadal and Djokovic to Meet in Semis
Summary from multiple countries, from articles in English
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At least Ivanovic and Jankovic will play in an intramural semifinal that will be their first meeting in a Grand Slam event and mandatory viewing in the Serbian capital, Belgrade. (article 3)
The second seed, who extended his unbeaten run at Roland Garros since his debut in 2005 to 26 matches, will face world number three Novak Djokovic for a place in the final. (article 6)
Nadal, the three-time defending champion, matched the most lopsided Grand Slam victory of his career Tuesday, defeating fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in Paris. (article 4)
Nadal has dropped a total of 25 games, the fewest ever lost through five full matches by a Grand Slam semifinalist in the Open era. (article 2)
Which is why, after wrapping up a three-set victory, Djokovic figured his coach could head over and check out some of Nadal's match. (article 1)
Turns out Nadal was only moments away from winning 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 against Nicolas Almagro, the most lopsided men's quarterfinal at Roland Garros in the 40-year history of the Open era. (article 1)
Nadal, bidding to stretch his perfect streak at Roland Garros to 26 matches, celebrates his 22nd birthday with a place in the semi-finals firmly in his sights. (article 7)
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Nadal, Djokovic, Gulbis, Almagro, Ivanovic |
Source articles
- ABC News: Ivanovic Reaches French Semis (ABCNews, 06/02/2008, 395 words)
- Nadal, Djokovic set up semifinal showdown at French Open - (baltimoresun.com, 06/03/2008, 904 words)
- Nadal and Djokovic to Meet in Semis (nytimes.com, 06/04/2008, 976 words)
- Nadal cruises to French Open semifinals (cbc.ca, 06/03/2008, 751 words)
- Djokovic sets Paris date with Nadal (Washington Post, 06/03/2008, 359 words)
- Birthday boy Nadal crushes Almagro (Washington Post, 06/03/2008, 264 words)
- Birthday boy Nadal set for Almagro challenge (Washington Post, 06/02/2008, 173 words)
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