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Tennis: Berdych into semis as Raonic retires

Published: 17 Apr 2015 - 01:20 pm | Last Updated: 15 Jan 2022 - 06:29 am


Monte Carlo, Monaco - Tomas Berdych booked a spot in the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Friday, beating Milos Raonic as the Canadian fourth seed retired with a right foot injury.

Sixth seed Berdych was leading 5-2 when Raonic was forced to quit after just 31 minutes on court.

Berdych has yet to drop a set this week and was in total charge throughout his brief encounter with Raonic, striking 10 winners and breaking twice.

AFP