Ferrer brushes Tsonga aside to reach first grand slam final


  • Tennis
  • Saturday, 08 Jun 2013

David Ferrer of Spain reacts during his men's singles semi-final match against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 7, 2013. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler

PARIS (Reuters) - David Ferrer reached his first grand slam final when he beat local favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in a one-sided French Open semi-final on Friday to set up an all-Spanish clash with seven-times champion Rafa Nadal.

Fourth seed Ferrer, yet to drop a set at Roland Garros this year, was barely challenged by sixth seed Tsonga who was unable to focus throughout the match.

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