Hantuchova, Schnyder reach final in Linz (AP)
Second-seeded Daniela Hantuchova saved a match point against Nicole Vaidisova to win 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (3) Saturday and advance to the final of the Generali Ladies. She will face Patty Schnyder, who defeated Wimbledon runner-up Marion Bartoli 7-6 (5), 6-3. “I am so delighted. I had to fight for every point and I am so happy it paid off,” said Hantuchova, who had lost all four previous matches against…
Grosjean faces Gicquel in Lyon GP final (AP)
Sebastien Grosjean cruised to the final of the Lyon Grand Prix by beating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1, 6-2 Saturday. Grosjean broke his countryman’s serve four times and won in just 53 minutes to reach his first final of the season. In Sunday’s final, Grosjean will face Marc Gicquel of France, who struggled to beat Colombian Alejandro Falla 4-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7).
Federer tops Karlovic, makes Swiss final (AP)
Top-ranked Roger Federer defeated big-serving Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5) Saturday to move into the final of his hometown Swiss Indoors tournament. The defending champion will play Jarkko Nieminen, who advanced to his first final of the year by beating Marcos Baghdatis 7-6 (4), 6-2. A win for Federer can clinch his season at No.
No. 2 Nadal needs to take next step
Rafael Nadal plays a great second fiddle, but to catch Roger Federer he has to take more chances, Matthew Cronin says.
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