French Open Betting: Nadal will need to be at very best in semi

French Open Betting / Editor / 04 June 2008 /

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King of Clay anticipates "very tough" semi-final.

Three-time defending champion Rafael Nadal [1.64] and Novak Djokovic [9.6] set up their much-anticipated semi-final with routine victories.

Nadal celebrated his 22nd birthday by brushing aside fellow Spaniard Nicolas Almagro, 6-1, 6-1, 6-1, while number three seed Djokovic overcame Latvian teenager Ernests Gulbis.

Nadal appreciates Djokovic will provide a stern test in Thursday's (June 5) semi as he bids to become the first man since Bjorn Borg to win four successive French Open titles.
Match odds have Nadal [1.22] and Djokovic [5.3].

The Spaniard hinted at a potentially epic contest, saying: "It's going to be a very tough match in the semi-finals. Djokovic is playing very well. I have to play at my best if I want to be in this final."

Second seed Roger Federer [3.9] for the tournament meets Fernando Gonzalez [120.0] in his quater-final today.

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