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Cilic claims semi-final spot


 

Originally published on: 26/02/10 13:02

Cilic, the 14th seed, won an epic last-eight battle 7-6 (7/4) 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-3 in a match which lasted just under four hours on Rod Laver Arena.

It was the third time in five matches that Cilic has been taken the distance at Melbourne Park this year.

Cilic’s victory was finally sealed when Roddick pushed a backhand volley wide to prompt the Croatian to fall to his knees in delighted exhaustion.

“It wasn’t easy. I’ve got experience to be here in this situation now,” Cilic said.

“I just had a few extra gears in the last set. It wasn’t easy.

“I was struggling on serve, he was putting pressure on me and I didn’t know what to do.

“But point by point I worked back.”

The 21-year-old, who is the youngest player left in the draw, will play the winner of tonight’s blockbuster encounter between defending champion Rafael Nadal and fifth seed Andy Murray.

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Tim Farthing, Tennishead Editorial Director & Owner, has been a huge tennis fan his whole life. He's a tennis journalist and entrepreneur as well as playing tennis to a national standard. He also helps manage his local club and volunteers for his local tennis organisation. He's a specialist in content about the administration of professional tennis and tennis coaching for all levels.

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