Yesterday (January 8) was a good day for tennis champ Roger Federer, but not so much for top-ranked Rafael Nadal at the Qatar Open in Doha.
Nadal was eliminated yesterday after being defeated by Gael Monfils of France 6-4, 6-4. Federer defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-2, 7-6 (8-6).
Next, Federer will face Andy Murray and Monfils will play Andy Roddick in the semifinals.
Source: Seattle Times
Image Credit: Newscom

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The 2009 Exxon Mobil Qatar Open in Doha has been a good start to the tennis season for Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer.
Murray sent Albert Montanes of Spain home with a 6-1, 6-4 victory.
"”It is tough when the sun goes down. It becomes windy. When the sun is out, the balls are pretty fast but when it goes down, your body becomes a little stiff and balls become heavy too. But I was okay for the majority of the match and I am happy about that,” " Murray said.
More results and pictures below.