Masters Series Hamburg 2008: Quarterfinals
May 16
With Andy Murray having his birthday on the day of his match did not do any good to him. Rafael Nadal had no birthday gift for him, winning in straight sets to join Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Hamburg Masters.
Nadal won 6-3, 6-2 against Murray, while the defending champion Roger Federer breezed past Robin Soderling 6-3, 6-2. Djokovic defeated Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (3), 6-3 to stay on course for back-to-back titles after winning last week’s Rome Masters.
Although Nadal had to receive treatment for blisters on his left hand, he had already progressed ahead 4-1 in the second set. He did not seem to be in discomfort, unlike Murray who did not stand a chance against Nadal’s merciless treatment.
This tournament is a major warm up for the French Open 2008 later this month.
Quarterfinal Matches
The Masters Series Hamburg Quarterfinals will be aired on 16th May at 4.30 PM, 6.30 PM and 8.30 PM on ESPN India.
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