BASTAD, Sweden, July 11 (UPI) -- Defending champion David Ferrer, Fernando Verdasco, Tommy Robredo and Tomas Berdych, the top four seeds, advanced to the semifinals Friday in the Swedish Open.
The No. 1 Ferrer, of Spain, fought off a tough challenge by Swede Robin Soderling to win 7-5, 6-7 (3-7), 6-1 at the Bastad Tennis Stadium.
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