French wild card Marc Gicquel moved into his first career ATP semifinal when he defeated countryman Florent Serra (pictured) 6-4, 7-5 in one hour and 25 minutes at the Open de Moselle in Metz Friday.
Gicquel, a 28-year-old Paris resident, reached a career-high INDESIT ATP Ranking of No.60 last month following an impressive run at the US Open in which he defeated Christophe Rochus, Juan Carlos Ferrero and Gaston Gaudio before falling to eventual champion Roger Federer.
For a spot in the final he will take on in-form Austrian Jurgen Melzer, who posted his ninth consecutive win by overcoming Mardy Fish 1-6, 7-5, 7-5 in two hours and three minutes.
After a first round loss at the US Open, Melzer captured his first career ATP title in Bucharest (d.Volandri). In the following week he sailed past Miguel Gallardo in Austria's win over Mexico in the Davis Cup play-offs.
The No.1 Austrian now holds a 30-23 record and stands No.44 in the INDESIT ATP 2006 Race.
Melzer and Gicquel have never faced each other in ATP-level events.
After a first round loss at the US Open, Melzer captured his first career ATP title in Bucharest (d.Volandri). In the following week he sailed past Miguel Gallardo in Austria's win over Mexico in the Davis Cup play-offs.
The No.1 Austrian now holds a 30-23 record and stands No.44 in the INDESIT ATP 2006 Race.
Melzer and Gicquel have never faced each other in ATP-level events.
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