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Rafael Nadal reaches Qatar Open final

Rafael Nadal beats Peter Gojowczyk in three sets to progress to the final of the Qatar Open.

Rafael Nadal has progressed to the final of the Qatar Open after a three-sets victory over Germany's Peter Gojowczyk in Doha.

Nadal began the match slowly, allowing Gojowczyk to break his first service game on the way to opening up a 3-0 advantage. The Spaniard fought back to within a game of his opponent, but Gojowczyk broke for a second time to claim the first set 6-4.

World number one Nadal dominated the second set, breaking his opponent twice on the way to taking it 6-2.

The players traded early breaks in the deciding set, but it was Nadal who gained a two-game advantage as he broke serve for a second time in the third game.

The 13-time Grand Slam champion comfortably held his lead, wrapping up the final set 6-3 to secure his place in the final, where he will meet either Gael Monfils or Florian Mayer.

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