Top-seeded Marc Gicquel of France defeated Teimuraz Gabashvili of Russia 6-4, 6-1 Friday to reach the semifinals at the Dutch Open. Gicquel will face defending champion Steve Darcis of Belgium, who stopped Christophe Rochus 7-5, 6-3. The 31-year-old Gicquel is seeking his first ATP title. In the other semifinal match, fifth-seeded Albert Montanes of Spain will play Oscar Hernandez.
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