Robin Soderling claimed his first victory over world number one Roger Federer at the 13th time of asking in Abu Dhabi today to reach the final of the Capitala World Tennis Championship.
The Swede perhaps had the advantage, having begun his season yesterday with victory over Federer’s Swiss compatriot Stanislas Wawrinka at the grandly-named exhibition tournament.
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