Nalbandian won two difficult three-set matches against Tim Henman and Marat Safin to make the semi-final, but entered the match against his old foe with confidence.

• 现在离赛季结束仅仅剩下两周多的时间了，而到目前为止，只有一骑绝尘的费德勒和纳达尔敲定了下个月上海大师杯的参赛资格。