STOCKHOLM: Top-seeded David Nalbandian and Robin Söderling routed their opponents Saturday to reach the Stockholm Open final.
Nalbandian cruised past Jarkko Nieminen 6-2, 6-1, and Söderling outplayed teenager Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-0.
Soderling, who has one of the biggest serves in the game, ended the match with his 13th ace. He has 532 this year for fourth place on the ATP Tour.
“I’ve played better and better in every match,” Söderling said. “I held my serves easily and always had chances when he served.”
Nalbandian, who has reached two other finals this year, dominated the third-seeded Finn from the start.
“I’ve played well all week,” Nalbandian said. “I served very well. I played the big points well, break points and deuces.”
(C) The Japan Times
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