[穆瑞] Murray crushes Monfils challenge
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Murray crushes Monfils challenge
A dominant Andy Murray defeated Gael Monfils 6-2 6-2 to move into the
semi-finals of the Madrid Masters.
The world number four will now face his US Open final conqueror Roger
Federer, who beat Juan Martin del Potro 6-3 6-3.
Top seed Rafael Nadal saw off Feliciano Lopez 6-4 6-4 and will play
France's Gilles Simon in the semis.
Murray lost his opening service game against Monfils in a cagey start to
the match, but once he had broken to take a 4-2 lead he took complete control.
Monfils could find no answer to his opponent's greater variety and Murray
eased to victory in just over an hour.
"I served very badly at the start," admitted Murray.
"But once I got a few more serves in, I only lost one more game until I lost
my focus right at the end.
"I started to relax and hit the ball pretty well. It was a really satisfying
performance."
Federer was in impressive form as he swept past Del Potro to set up a
rematch with Murray.
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"I served well and didn't get broken so I'm happy with my game at the
moment," said the Swiss. "I did well and chose the right tactics."
Following Federer's straight-sets defeat of Murray in September's US Open
final, the head-to-head record stands at 2-2.
"Playing against Federer is always a great challenge," said Murray.
"I've played well against him in the past, apart from at the US Open, which
wasn't so good. I'll definitely be much more relaxed tomorrow than in New
York.
"To have to play Federer in my first Slam final, is not the best way to go up
against him."
Federer will take nothing for granted against Murray having twice been
beaten by the Scot.
"I'll have to come with a proper game plan," said Federer. "He played well
against Monfils, so I'll have my hands full with him."
Nadal suffered shoulder pain against Richard Gasquet on Thursday and he
received treatment just before playing Lopez.
"Right up to the last minute the doctors have been treating me for shoulder
pain," said Nadal. "I spent two hours with them before coming out on court."
Simon clinched victory over Ivo Karlovic beating the Croat 7-6 4-6 7-6.
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