Andreev books semi slot

Igor Andreev secured a place in the semi-finals of the Allianz Suisse Open with an impressive victory over Jeremy Chardy on Friday.

Russian third seed to face Bellucci in last four

Igor Andreev secured a place in the semi-finals of the Allianz Suisse Open in Gstaad with an impressive victory over Jeremy Chardy on Friday. The Russian third seed beat the Frenchman 6-3 6-3 to progress into the last four in his bid to end a four-year title drought. He will face Thomaz Bellucci for a place in the final after the Brazilian qualifier went through when Nicolas Kiefer retired with a foot injury while leading 6-3 0-1. Marcos Daniel overcame France's Florent Serrato to move into the other semi-final with a fine 6-4 7-6 (7/1) victory. Daniel fought back from 1-4 behind to take the first set on his way to ensuring a second Brazilian presence in the semis He will play world number 51 Andreas Beck, who beat unseeded Romanian Victor Crivoi.6-4 7-6 (7/5).