Federer beats Youzhny to reach semifinals in Dubai

Roger Federer defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6-3, 6-4 to advance to the semifinals of the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Federer served solidly and was in good form at the net. He broke to go up 3-2 and won the opening set when Youzhny failed to return his serve.

The second set was much the same, Federer was never headed after breaking to lead 1-0. He clinched the match with a kick serve that Youzhny returned into the net.

Federer will play either Juan Martin del Potro or Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.