Nadal, Djokovic progress to Paris Masters quarter-finalsNovember 1, 2013 - 11:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Top seed Rafael Nadal and second seed Novak Djokovic have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters, according to BBC Sport. Nadal beat Jerzy Janowicz 7-5 6-4, while Djokovic was tested by John Isner but came through 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 6-2. Roger Federer will meet Juan Martin Del Potro in the last eight thanks to a 6-3 6-4 win over Philipp Kohlschreiber. It was also a good day for Stanislas Wawrinka and Richard Gasquet as they both qualified for next week's season-ending ATP World Tour Final in London, the BBC says. Swiss Wawrinka defeated Spain's Nicolas Almagro 6-3 6-2 to book his place in the last eight and he qualified for London for the first time thanks to Milos Raonic's 7-6 (15-13) 6-4 defeat by Tomas Berdych. Frenchman Gasquet - who beat Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-2 and will next play Nadal - will also be competing at the O2 Arena as Canada's Raonic was the only other player who could have qualified for the eight-man event. The pair will join Nadal, Djokovic, David Ferrer, Del Potro, Berdych and Federer in the English capital. Djokovic, 26, will face Wawrinka - a man who took the Serb to five sets in a thrilling US Open semi-final in September - for a place in the last four in Paris. "It's a big challenge for me and Wawrinka also," said the Serb. "Whenever we play each other it's long exchanges, a very tough match mentally [and] physically - but I'm ready for it." Federer, who secured his place at the ATP World Tour Finals on Wednesday, Oct 30, said his quarter-final clash with Del Potro was a significant one. Del Potro, who beat Federer last week in Basel to retain his Swiss Indoor title, battled to a 3-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Grigor Dimitrov at the Bercy arena. "It's an important match for both of us and also looking ahead to London where we could meet there," said Federer. "It could give one of us an advantage for London so it's a key match." Elsewhere, defending champion Ferrer set up a meeting with Berdych, converting three of six break points to see off Gilles Simon 6-2 6-3. Related links: Top stories Armenian gymnast, Olympic bronze medalist Artur Davtyan has reached the finals of the World Cup. Gor Manvelyan has denied reports alleging that he has expressed a desire to one day play for the French national team. Roma midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is not considering FC Spartak Moscow as his next haven, according to fresh reports. 10 Armenian lifters will compete in the 2021 World Championships scheduled to be held from 7 to 17 December in Tashkent. Partner news | European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24 PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide. Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |