Paes-Damm in semis

Leander Paes and his Czech partner Martin Damm moved into the men8217;s doubles semi-finals at Cincinnati Masters after their opponents retired midway.

The Indo-Czech duo advanced after fifth seeds Paul Hanley of Australia and Zimbabwean Kevin Ullyet withdrew while trailing 3-5 in the first set of the quarter final tie of the 2,200,000 ATP event. The fourth-seeded Indo-Czech pair now faces top-seeded Bryan brothers.