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Federer beats Berdych to reach Italian Open semifinals

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ROME (AP) — Roger Federer kept alive his pursuit of an elusive clay-court title with a routine 6-3, 6-3 win over sixth-seeded Tomas Berdych on Friday to reach the Italian Open semifinals.

Along with Monte Carlo, Rome is one of only two Masters series titles that the 17-time Grand Slam champion has never won.

Federer will next face eigth-seeded Stan Wawrinka, who beat seven-time Rome champion Rafael Nadal in the night session at the Foro Italico.

Also, seventh-seeded David Ferrer beat David Goffin of Belgium 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 and will meet top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Djokovic defeated fifth-seeded Kei Nishikori in their quarterfinal match.

In women's action, second-seeded Simona Halep routed qualifier Alexandra Dulgheru 6-1, 6-0 in an all-Romanian matchup.

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