Top-seeded Rafael Nadal was the only seed remaining at the Qatar Open after he beat seventh-seeded Ernests Gulbis 7-5, 6-4 in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Nadal is often tested by the 24th-ranked Gulbis but has yet to lose a match to the Latvian in seven played. This match, which was delayed for two hours by rain, marked only the second time Nadal has beaten Gulbis in straight sets. Nadal is set to play German qualifier Peter Gojowczyk.
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