Berdych beats Baghdatis in Abu Dhabi

Tomas Berdych beat Marcos Baghdatis 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 to secure a place in the semifinals of the World Tennis Championships in Abu Dhabi Thursday.

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Published: Thu 30 Dec 2010, 9:51 PM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 8:50 AM

The Czech No. 6 now faces Rafael Nadal, who received a bye in the exhibition tournament.

Berdych got off to a strong start over the error-prone Baghdatis, moving out to a 3-1 lead on his way to winning the first set. Baghdatis, the Cypriot No. 20, fought back in the second set, using several well-timed aces to level the match.

Berdych appeared to be coasting in the third, breaking Baghdatis in the sixth game on his way to a 5-2 lead. But Baghdatis again recovered, tying the match at 5-5 before Berdych took the final two games to win.


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