Matthew Ebden romps into Atlanta Open semi-finals with win over Marcos Baghdatis
Matt Ebden required just 71 minutes to defeat Marcos Baghdatis in their Atlanta Open quarter-final.
The Australian world No.55 broke the Cypriot's serve three times to secure a comfortable 6-3 6-2 win over the former Australian Open finalist.
Ebden is through to his second tour-level semi-final of the year as he strives for his maiden ATP title.
The 30-year-old has not dropped a set in Atlanta but will face a stern test next when he faces top seed John Isner for a place in the final.
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The American was pushed to three sets by German sixth seed Mischa Zverev before he prevailed 7-5 4-6 6-1.
Isner dropped just two first-serve points in the match and sent down 21 aces.
In the other half of the draw, second-seeded Australian Nick Kyrgios will be heavily favoured to account for British left-hander Cameron Norrie when they take the court in Friday's fourth quarter-final.
American eighth seed Ryan Harrison and South Korean third seed Hyeon Chung are level at a set-all after almost 90 minutes of play.
