It took him almost two hours of play, but the Russian Nikolay Davydenko did it in straight sets to post a win over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez and reach the semifinal of the 2009 Open Tenis Valencia, an ATP World Tour 500 event.
The second set saw two trade of breaks which let the Spanird back into the match momentarily, but the Russian took matters into his own hands in the thoroughly dominated tie-break.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
6 - 7
Game
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez backhand misses the court but Davydenko wins the match.
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
3-6
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-Lopez hangs in there as Davydenko forehand drifts outside the court
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
2-6
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! What a point, the Russian extracts a silly error from Garcia Lopez while defensive.
5-2
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a marvellous rally Davydenko pushes a forehand wide
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
5-1
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Garcia-lopez around the court and forces an error
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
1-4
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko stuns Garcia-lopez with big crosscourt forehand winner
1-3
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
2-1
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand crosscourt drifts outside the court
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
1-1
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Garcia-lopez around the court and completely wrongfoots him to extract an error
N Davydenko to G Garcia-lopez : Fault. First serve goes into the net.
1-0
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko forehand jumps the line in a testing rally
G Garcia-lopez to N Davydenko : Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
6 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez down the line backhand misses the court and Davydenko pushes the set into a tie-break
40-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez looks upset as Garcia-lopez forehand lands outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking forehand down the line and Garcia-lopez fails to control it
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez backhand return jumps the line
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes backhand over the line
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
6 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko forehand return jumps the line and Garcia Lopez holds serve
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand wide.
30-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Powerfull forehand from Garcia-lopez forces an error from Davydenko
15-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez pushes backhand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko Backhand return goes wayward
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
5 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko smacks a backhand down the line
40-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a backhand long
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez dumps the routine forehand return into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Weak return from Garcia-lopez goes into the net
In a surprising shift of momentum, garcia Lopez breaks Davydenko back in the eighth game and then wins a solid service game to stay ahead in the second set.
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
5 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez scrambles back a brutal forehand and surprisingly jumps ahead of Davydenko in the match
40-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
30-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Outwide serve, return from Davydenko goes into the net
15-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand goes straight into the net
15-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez mis-hit forehand drifts outside the court
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a corner-to-corner rally Davydenko sends a forehand wide
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
4 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko backhand finds the net in the middle and Garcia-lopez levels the set once again
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-40
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and smashes a winner
15-40
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! ACE! N Davydenko brings out big serve at the right time
0-40
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko dumps another forehand into the net and the Spaniard gets three break back points
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko backhand drifts outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand long
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
30-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko forehand finds the net in the middle
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
15-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez serves,follows it and smacks a forehand winner
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez inside out forehand misses the court, Davydenko gets a service hold and a 4-2 lead
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! ACE! N Davydenko brings out big out wide serve
30-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a long rally Garcia-lopez forehand finds way into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
A long erratic game finally ended when the Spaniard made a couple of unforced errors to let Davydenko back on track with a break to now go ahead in the second set as well
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! As Garcia-lopez backhand misses the court, davydenko finally gets the break that can now see him through
40-A
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez looks frustrated as Garcia-lopez backhand lands outside the court
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes forehand over the line
40-A
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Garcia-lopez around the court and extracts an error
Deuce
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko forehand jumps the line
40-A
Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! Shocker!!! G Garcia-lopez commits Double Fault.
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez nets a forehand
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
A-40
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a hard-hitting rally Davydenko sends a backhand long
Deuce
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
40-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
Fault. First serve touches the net tap and lands outside the service box.
30-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko down the line backhand misses the court in another attempt to kiss the line
15-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko stuns Garcia-lopez with big crosscourt forehand return winner
15-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After another patience testing rally Davydenko sends a forehand into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Powerfull down the line backhand from Davydenko forces an error from Garcia-lopez
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
2 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! As Davydenko forehand drifts outside the court, Garcia-lopez levels the set
40-A
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes forehand over the line and gives Garcia-lopez a chance to get back into the match
Deuce
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko loses patience and dumps the routine forehand into the net
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand return drifts outside the court
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-30
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko aims ace down the T
15-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Garcia-lopez around the court and stays in a hard-hitting rally to extract an error
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes forehand over the line in an unusual rally
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
Double Fault, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! N Davydenko nets the second serve. Double fault
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
Davydenko in cruise control....! With a decisive break in the second set's very first game, the Russian almost ensures a place in the semifinal of the Open Tenis Valencia.
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
1 - 2
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! As Davydenko backhand jumps the line, Garcia-lopez holds serve
40-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the point
40-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a gruelling rally Davydenko sends a forehand long
30-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko dumps the routine forehand into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko backhand finds the net in the middle
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
0 - 2
Game
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko continues with fabulous serving.6th ACE of the match!
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko aims ace down the T
30-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez backhand pass finds way into the net
15-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez pushes backhand over the line
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
0 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Garcia-lopez fails to control it
30-40
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko rushes to the net and punches away a volley
30-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko crosscourt backhand misses the court in a short rally
15-30
Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! G Garcia-lopez nets the second serve. Expensive double fault
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez moves Davydenko around the court and finishes the point with an overhead winner
0-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko stuns Garcia-lopez with big crosscourt forehand winner
One of Davydenko's finest matches this year, Shanghai Masters semifinal against Djokovic, is also one of the best matches of the 2009 season, where the russian pulled a nail-biting three set win in over three hours of play.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 6
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! As Garcia-lopez backhand return jumps the line, davydenko wins the opening set 6-4.
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
30-0
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko aims ace down the T
15-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand jumps the line
Garcia-Lopez raises the level of his game with some balanced play to stay very much in the set. Davydenko, however, will put in his best to close out the opening set in this next service game.
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
4 - 5
Game
ACE, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! ACE! G Garcia-lopez brings out big serve
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand long
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
30-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko Forehand return goes wayward
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez sends a thumping forehand down the line
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
3 - 5
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand jumps the line and davydenko gets a 5-3 lead
40-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
30-30
Double Fault, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! What a miss! double fault by N Davydenko
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez Forehand return goes wayward
15-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a gruelling rally, Garcia-lopez dumps a simple forehand into the net
0-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a sliced backhand long
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
3 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! As Davydenko pushes backhand over the line, Garcia-lopez holds serve
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
40-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Powerfull backhand from Davydenko forces an error from Garcia-lopez
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes backhand over the line in a testing rally
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and forces an error
15-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a short rally Garcia-lopez sends a forehand long
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Bodyline serve, return from Davydenko goes into the net
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
2 - 4
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Huge serve down the T, return from Garcia-lopez goes into the net
40-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez steps in and slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
40-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand return jumps the line
30-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez Forehand return goes wayward
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko races to the net and volleys with soft hands
Davydenko grabs an early break in the match that is so far dictated by the Russian's penetrating groundstrokes. The break in the third game was majorly due to a couple of double faults committed by the Spaniard.
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
2 - 3
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez gears up and pours the pressure on Davydenko with a flashing crosscourt backhand winner
40-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Garcia-lopez around the court and completely outfoxes Garcia-lopez with a drop-shot
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
40-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!!
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
40-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Weak return from Davydenko goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes forehand over the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!!
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
1 - 3
Game
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko continues with fabulous serving.ACE!
40-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Weak return from Garcia-lopez goes into the net
30-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand and extracts an error
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
15-0
ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko opens with Booming first serve.ACE!
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
1 - 2
Game
Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! What a miss! expensive double fault by G Garcia-lopez
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
LET. Ball touches the net, G Garcia-lopez will serve again.
0-40
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez dumps the routine forehand into the net and the Russian gets threee break points
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
0-30
Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! What a miss! double fault by G Garcia-lopez
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand drifts outside the court
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
1 - 1
Game
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez backhand jumps the line and davydenko holds serve
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a short rally Garcia-lopez sends a forehand long
15-30
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko forehand goes straight into the net
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Garcia-lopez scrambles back a brutal backhand down the line
15-0
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez topspin crosscourt backhand misses the court
Served By: G Garcia-lopez Won By: Garcia-lopez
Garcia-lopez - Davydenko
1 - 0
Game
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko forehand jumps the line and Garcia-lopez gets on board first
A-40
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko pushes forehand over the line after a long rally
Deuce
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand long
40-A
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the game
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Garcia-lopez around the court and slaps a ferocious backhand down the line
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking forehand up the line and Garcia-lopez fails to control it
40-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Davydenko Forehand return goes wayward
30-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand long
15-15
IN, Winner: Garcia-lopez!!! Weak return from Davydenko goes into the net
Fault. G Garcia-lopez serve lands outside the service line.
0-15
IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Garcia-lopez forehand finds the net in the middle
2009 Valencia Open, Quarterfinal
Nikolay Davydenko vs. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez Head-to-Head Davydenko leads series 1-0 Last meeting - 2008 Kremlin Cup R16 Davydenko won 6-1, 6-1
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