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Federer beats Youzhny to reach semifinals in Dubai Roger Federer advanced to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday, beating Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-4 to improve to 12-0 against the Russian
The second-seeded Swiss served solidly and was in good form at the net. He broke to go up 3-2 and won the opening set when Youzhny failed to return his serve. The second set was much the same, Federer was never headed after breaking to lead 1-0. He clinched the match with a kick serve that Youzhny returned into the net. Federer, looking for his fifth title in Dubai, will play either Juan Martin del Potro or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online Sports on Twitter: @AO Sports)