Nikolay Davydenko has pushed aside number one seed David Ferrer in straight sets to reach the final of the Qatar Open.
The Spaniard was favourite to win the semi-final against his unseeded opponent but Davydenko was able to convert a 6-2 6-3 victory to contest for the trophy in Doha.
Ferrer was rattled early on in the game after Davydenko stole the first break and held his serve to go 3-1 up in the opening set.
The Russian world number 44 was able to maintain his dominance on the court courtesy of strong serves and well-executed forehands, and while Ferrer showed glimpses of a fightback, it was not enough to challenge for the first set.
Davydenko remained composed in the second set and once again snatched a break of serve to keep Ferrer on the backfoot and wrap up the semi-final.
The Russian pro will go up against Richard Gasquet for the title.
Danielle Joynson
