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Berdych Title Puts Heat On Rafa

Tomas Berdych moved to within 330 points of Rafael Nadal in the Emirates ATP Race To London as he won his first ATP World Tour title of the season at the Shenzhen Open. In his 15th meeting with Richard Gasquet, defending champion Berdych retained his title with a 7-6(5), 6-7(2), 6-3 victory in the final on Sunday. Berdych is currently ninth in the year-to-date standings, with the top eight at the end of the regular season set to qualify for the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. Berdych has played at the prestigious season finale in London the past six years. After being forced to miss the US Open due to appendicitis, Berdych has hit top form quickly on his return...

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Gasquet Into 26th ATP Final In Shenzhen

Richard Gasquet is through to his second ATP World Tour final of the season at the Shenzhen Open. The Frenchman was leading 6-2, 4-1 when Janko Tipsarevic was forced to retire from their semi-final clash with a groin injury. "Tennis is a tough sport," said Gasquet. "It’s difficult to have no injuries, especially at this time on the year. Our matches are very tough, physically everyone is getting better and better. The game is more and more demanding. He’s had injuries in the past, same as me, and I hope he will recover well." Competing in his 26th ATP World Tour final, Gasquet will look to win his 14th title when he faces defending champion Tomas Berdych. The right-hander lifted...

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