^

Sports

Nadal gets through to semis at Qatar Open

Associated Press
January 7, 2016 | 8:48pm

DOHA, Qatar — Despite being broken four times, Rafael Nadal managed to make his way into the Qatar Open semifinals by beating Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia 6-3, 5-7, 6-4 Thursday (early Friday morning in Manila).

Nadal lost his serve on all four break points he faced against the 79th-ranked Kuznetsov. The second-seeded Spaniard broke his opponent's serve five times in 10 attempts.

Nadal will next play Illya Marchenko in the semifinals. The Ukrainian, who beat David Ferrer in the first round, defeated seventh-seeded Jeremy Chardy of France 6-3, 7-6 (3).

ANDREY KUZNETSOV OF RUSSIA

DAVID FERRER

FOUR

ILLYA MARCHENKO

JEREMY CHARDY OF FRANCE

KUZNETSOV

NADAL

QATAR OPEN

RAFAEL NADAL

SEEDED

SEMIFINALS
Philstar
  • Latest
  • Trending
Trending
Latest
Trending
abtest
abtest
Usyk tames Fury

Usyk tames Fury

13 hours ago
Oleksandr Usyk remained undefeated when he successfully defended his heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision over Tyson...
Sports
fbtw

Beach Christmas

By Bill Velasco | 13 hours ago
There’s something about spending the holidays on the beach.
Sports
fbtw
Elasto Painters pummel winless Dyip

Elasto Painters pummel winless Dyip

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 17 hours ago
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters kept Terrafirma winless in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup, unleashing a furious fourth...
Sports
fbtw
Amores license revoked

Amores license revoked

By Olmin Leyba | 1 day ago
Erring cager John Amores can no longer play professional basketball in the aftermath of his involvement in a shooting incident...
Sports
fbtw
Wheelchair basketball's Anthony Demesa continues to reach for the stars

Wheelchair basketball's Anthony Demesa continues to reach for the stars

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 20 hours ago
Anthony Demesa is not letting his wheelchair limit his dreams.
Sports
fbtw
Latest
abtest
E-Painters strike at endgame, rip Dyip

E-Painters strike at endgame, rip Dyip

13 hours ago
Terrafirma put up its fiercest attempt at a breakthrough win yet. But Rain or Shine, determined to keep its streak, extinguished...
Sports
fbtw
SGA signs Cousins for Dubai campaign

SGA signs Cousins for Dubai campaign

By John Bryan Ulanday | 13 hours ago
Former NBA All-Star Demarcus Cousins is set to strut his stuff for a Philippine ball club once again.
Sports
fbtw
Olivarez rules Dagitab Open

Olivarez rules Dagitab Open

13 hours ago
Eric Jed Olivarez solidified his position as a standout in Philippine tennis, claiming the Dagitab Festival National Open...
Sports
fbtw
Hong Kong Eastern repeats over San Miguel

Hong Kong Eastern repeats over San Miguel

By Ralph Edwin Villanueva | 15 hours ago
Hong Kong Eastern remains to be a thorn in the side of the San Miguel Beermen.
Sports
fbtw
Understated Usyk seeks recognition among boxing legends

Understated Usyk seeks recognition among boxing legends

16 hours ago
Oleksandr Usyk has vanquished all before him but there are signs of frustration that the quietly determined Ukrainian does...
Sports
fbtw
Recommended
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with