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Shenwari — a regular on the domestic scene — plays match-winning innings in nation’s first World Cup victory biggest wins for sure. I would say Nadal, [Ernests] Gulbis and him [Murray] are the top three.
“You can’t go in with a plan as he [Murray] doesn’t have any weak spots that you can actually say I need to play on. I was just trying to maintain my level and stay in the rallies as long as I could, which I was doing really good. I was also running very good and that was some of the game plan.”
Coric is now looking forward to playing defending champion Federer. “I have nothing to lose, just literally nothing to lose,” he said. “I felt so special after I lost in the second round of qualifiers, so the idea is just go on court, enjoy it, learn and see how he’s playing.
“I’m going to try to beat him. I’m not going to go in the match like I’m going to lose, because otherwise I’m going to stay in my room or go home. But my main focus is going to be that I play as best as I can and enjoy being on the court.”
In the second quarter-final, Berdych was extended into three sets against an opponent he had beaten last year.
The Czech took the first set 6-3, but struggled in the second to be broken late and surrender 4-6 to Stakhovsky. However, he upped his game in the decider with breaks in the fifth and seventh games to sail through to his third successive semi-final here.
Of his match-up with Djokovic, Berdych added: “He’s definitely the guy on a roll right now. For me, it’s gonna be the same. I just need to come up on the court, try to bring a better game and try to improve myself.”
I was just trying to maintain my level and stay in the rallies as long as I could, which I was doing really good. I was also running very good and that was some of the game plan.” Borna Coric Croatian player
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