Nadal reaches Indian Wells semifinals (AP)

Friday, March 19, 2010

Melinda Czink, of Hungary, returns a shot to Kimiko Date Krumm, of Japan, in their match during the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament in Indian Wells, Calif., Wednesday, March 10, 2010.

Defending champion Rafael Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-6 (4) Thursday night to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open in his first tournament since returning from a six-week injury layoff. Nadal used every inch of the court in beating Berdych for the sixth consecutive time. He mixed topspin with power off the forehand side, slipped in drop shots, and painted the corners with smashes.


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