Richard defeated Mikhael Youzhny 5-7 6-3 6-1 and will play the winner of Lopez/Raonic in the semifinal.
After a tight first set, which Richard lost on a brilliant breakpoint conversion from the Russian, he broke the Russian right at the start of the second set. He confirmed his advantage by a further break and stormed over Youzhny in the third set with perfect numbers, 72 % first serves in, 85 % of first serve points won and 100 % second serves won.