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Posted at 7:06 a.m., Friday, January 9, 2009

Tennis: Roddick beats Monfils to reach Qatar Open final

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DOHA, Qatar � Andy Roddick reached the final of the Qatar Open, defeating Gael Monfils 7-6 (1), 3-6, 6-3 today.

After slumping in the second set, Roddick broke his French opponent twice in the third.

He will play the winner of the second semifinal between second-ranked Roger Federer and No. 4 Andy Murray of Britain.

"It was a very tough match," Roddick said. "He moves effortlessly and can win some tough and long points. ... He was using a lot of drop shots today. He mixes his game well."