Fed gets his revenge for Athens nightmare.

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Top seed Roger Federer claimed progress towards an elusive gold was more important than thoughts of revenge after he saw off Tomas Berdych to reach the last eight of the Games.Federer was in tears four years ago after being dumped out by the Czech at the second-round stage in Athens. But the Swiss sensation ensured there was no repeat performance this time - despite being broken in each set.

He came roaring back each time to win 6-3, 7-6 (7/4). And after joining Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the last eight he said: eC[pounds sterling]IeCOm very happy with the way I played. I haveneCOt lost to him since the Olympic Games. HeeCOs always dangerous - you can see how hard he hits the ball.eC[yen]Nadal, who will replace Federer as world No.1 on Monday, earlier saw off Russian Igor Andreev 6-4, 6-2 to stay on course for the final.And the Spaniard, who has already beaten Federer in the French Open and Wimbledon finals this year, said: eC[pounds sterling]IeCOm playing close to my best level. I beat a very tough player.eC[pounds sterling]My feeling is to go on court and try to play my best tennis all the time.eC[yen]Aa World No.3 Djokovic, of Serbia, also passed his own Russian test in beating 13th seed Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (7/3), 6-3.Meanwhile, ChinaeCOs Na Li delighted home fans with a 4-6, 6-2, 6-0 victory over EstoniaeCOs Kaia Kanepi in the womeneCOs singles. She will face 2000 singles and doubles gold-medallist Venus Williams in the quarter-finals.And Li said: eC[pounds sterling]I couldneCOt find my rhythm at first - I was completely unfamiliar with her.

But finally I got my chance. I feel lucky to play on my home court and with so many Chinese fans behind me.eC[yen]Williams is looking forward to the clash with the local hero, and is clearly enjoying the life in Beijing.She said: eC[pounds sterling]I love the atmosphere. I think the most important part about the Olympics is iteCOs only every four years, so now is the time to really play well.eC[pounds sterling]I think IeCOm coming closer. Quarter-finals now, so iteCOs coming closer every round. IteCOs my dream.eC[yen]

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