Melbourne, Jan. 28 : Spain''s Fernando Verdasco has entered his first grand slam semi-final. In an upset result at this year''s Australian Open, 14th seed Verdasco beat fifth-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-3 6-2.
Having led his country in the absence of Rafael Nadal to victory over Argentina in Davis Cup last year, Verdasco now has the chance to register another upset in the semis where he could face the world No. 1.
Tsonga, last year''s beaten Australian Open finalist, had his chances, only to squander them with a lack of discipline on big games.
Melbourne, January 29 : Tennis star Fernando Verdasco, who has jus
