Nadal ousted from Gerry Weber Open; Federer advances

Associated Press

HALLE, Germany

Rafael Nadal lost in the quarterfinals of the Gerry Weber Open on Friday, beaten by Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-4 in his first tournament since winning a record seventh French Open.

Roger Federer, a five-time winner of this grass-court Wimbledon tuneup, was taken to three sets but defeated Milos Raonic 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3).

Also, Mikhail Youzhny beat Radek Stepanek 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.

Aegon Classic

BIRMINGHAM, England

Misaki Doi defeated Foretz Gacon 7-5, 6-4 to reach her first WTA quarterfinals.

Doi will play Jelena Jankovic today after rain halted play.

Zheng Jie was within two points of reaching the semifinals before play was suspended at 6-3, 5-6 against Roberta Vinci.

Queen’s Club

LONDON

Sam Querrey reached his first semifinal in nearly two years, defeating Ivan Dodig 7-5, 3-6, 6-3.

Querrey will face sixth-seeded Marin Cilic who advanced 6-4, 2-0 when Yen-hsun Lu retired.

Gastein Ladies

BAD GASTEIN, Austria

Yanina Wickmayer reached her third semifinal of the year when she defeated Yvonne Meusburger 6-3, 6-2.

Also, Mandy Minella overcame Johanna Larsson 1-6, 6-2, 6-2.