Paes - Dlouhy reaches semis, Somdev lost
(Dubai Open)

FRIDAY 26, FEB 2010.

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Lukas Dlouhy advanced to the doubles semifinals in the Dubai Tennis Championships.

The second seeded pair of Paes and Dlouhy beat Arnaud Clement of France and Robert Lindstedt of Sweden 7-6(3), 6-1 in the quarterfinals to set up a clash with Christopher Kas of Germany and Belgian Dick Norman.

Christopher and Dick stunned fourth seeds Frantisek Cerman of Czech Republic and Slovak Michal Mertinak 6-4, 6-2 in another quarterfinals.

Somdev Devvarman lost his second round singles match against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus 3-6, 6-3, 1-6.