Nadal, Djokovic to play for world No. 2

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HAMBURG, Germany (AP) Defending champion Roger Federer cruised into the semifinals of the Hamburg Masters by defeating Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-3 on Friday.

Novak Djokovic also made the final four, downing Albert Montanes 6-2, 6-3. Djokovic will face Rafael Nadal, who defeated Carlos Moya, 6-1, 6-3.

"I played a very good match against a very good player tonight and I will have to play best to win tomorrow," Nadal said. "It's going to be very tough because he is playing with a lot of confidence."

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