Nadal threat to Federer’s fancy

WITH the one missing Grand Slam title in his collection now just two matches away, Roger Federer’s dream of winning the French Open is closer to being realised.

He will have to pass the supreme test of Rafael Nadal of Spain, though, arguably the hottest player in the game.

Top seed Federer beat Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-2 7-6 (7-3) 6-3, while fourth seed Nadal, who has won five titles this season, progressed to the semi-finals after ousting compatriot David Ferrer 7-5 6-2 6-0.