Gilles Simon 1/2-finalite samples to Sydney, waiting for him Gulbis

One break in each set was perfectly appropriate to Frenchman Gilles Simon to remove Alexandr Dolgopolov (Ukraine) with 6:4, 6:3 and qualified for the semifinals of the tournament strong "Mediabank International" in Sydney with a prize fund, 07 million U.S. dollars.

Because of problems with the knee former world No. 6 Simon fell from the Top 40 last season, but is now optimistic about their shape. "I think at the moment playing very well, my level is like two years ago. In tennis confidence is important. You need to earn hard matches to win the boys from the top of the list. When this happens already placed and their a little more secure. Then you're going to play better and better and better. That's why I dig hard to get back as soon as possible. Now I'm 41 and, but hopefully in the near future to reach or top 30 Top 20. This is gonna be a great help for later, "said the Frenchman.

The next opponent of Gilles Simon in Sydney will be seeded third in the master plan Latvian Ernests Gulbis, who move on after a win with 6:4, 6:4 over another Ukrainian - Sergiy Stahnovski. Simon and 24 th in the world Gulbis were not met on the court in an official game yet.

"My plan for the upcoming game is quite simple. Strong service and quick points. I do not intend to Lose Simon on the main line because it much more than I have experience in long rallies," said Gulbis.