Djokovic claims Sydney semis berth

Originally published on: 26/02/10 12:13

The Serb, who is seeded third for next week’s Australian Open, proved too strong for his Croatian opponent, winning 6-3 6-4 in a match which was halted in the second set due to inclement weather.

Djokovic will meet a well-rested Jarkko Nieminen in the last four, the Finn having progressed when scheduled opponent Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was forced to pull out without hitting a ball due to a back problem.

Lleyton Hewitt’s impressive comeback from injury ended at the quarter-final stage as Argentina’s David Nalbandian progressed thanks to a 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 win.

Nalbandian will next face Frenchman Richard Gasquet, who beat Jeremy Chardy 6-2 7-6 (7-4).

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