Beijing ATP 500 - Men's Semifinal Preview
1 Novak Djokovic vs WC John Isner - H2H: 1-0
There only match was this year in Davis Cup - a 5 set thriller in fact.
Novak is the defending champion & is closing in on a spot in London.
This is Novak's 7th Sf of 2010: 2-4 - and John's 5th: 4-0.
Both players are seeking their 2nd title of the season.
Been a while: Novak won Dubai in Febraury & John won Auckland in January.
8 David Ferrer vs Ivan Ljubicic - H2H: 5-1
These 2 spoiled the party beating Murray & Soderling respectively yesterday.
Ivan won their 1st match in '03 - been all David since, including 1 this year.
This is David's 10th Sf of 2010: 3-6 - and Ivan's 2nd: 1-0.
Both have won 1 title this year - David in Acapulco & Ivan in Indian Wells.
London calling? David has 45 points to defend for the rest of the year.
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Beijing Women's Semifinal Preview
1 Caroline Wozniacki vs 15 Shahar Peer - H2H: 3-1
They have split matches this year - Caro at the Aussie, Sharhar in Dubai.
The real question here is, how does Caro's knee feel the day after?
This is Caro's 9th Sf of '10: 6-2 - and Sharhar's 6th: 1-4.
2 Vera Zvonareva vs 9 Li Na - H2H: 3-3
They have yet to play this year but they split 2 matches in '09.
This is Vera's 6th Sf of '10: 5-0 - and Na's 5th: 1-3.
Both have 1 title this year - Vera in Pattaya City, Na in Eastbourne.
Vera has an outside shot at year-end #1. Seriously.
Photo: Reuters
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