Nadal outguns Hewitt The world number two spoke of his respect for Australian Hewitt in the build-up to their fourth round meeting but he showed him scant regard as he comprehensively outplayed the 14th seed during a 6-3 6-1 7-6 victory.
Seeking to ride sympathy wave Now the world number one hopes to turn the support to his advantage as he targets next Sundays final and another likely match-up with double defending champion Rafael Nadal, who ended his French Open hopes in 2005 and 2006.
Commonwealth Championship
Classy Kamal in semifinals The Chennai-paddler faced little resistance from Cai Xiao Li as he carved out a 11-9 10-12 11-3 11-7 11-4 win to remain on course to defend his title.
Fan apologises for attack on ref "I so want to say I'm sorry to everyone in Denmark. I spoiled a fantastic evening for so many," the 29-year-old Dane told Danish paper Ekstra Bladet in an interview.
Series in search of a lifeline The phased manner in which star players from both continental sides withdrew resulted in confusion to such an extent that till late Monday evening, the organisers were not ready to confirm the list of players.
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