Soderling Advances in French Open 2009

The same big forehand that took down Rafael Nadal claimed another victim Tuesday at the French Open. (Wikimedia Images)"]
Robin Soderling, the hard-hitting Swede who pulled off one of the biggest upsets in tennis history when he eliminated four-time defending champion Nadal on Sunday, dominated Nikolay Davydenko 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 to move into the semifinals.

Soderling will play in his first major semifinal against 12th-seeded Fernando Gonzalez (-120). The Chilean advanced by beating No. 3 Andy Murray of Britain 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4.

On the other side of the draw, three-time finalist Roger Federer (-450) plays Gael Monfils (+300) today for a spot in the semifinals, while Juan Martin del Potro takes on Tommy Robredo.

If Soderling wins the title Sunday, he would be the sixth man in the Open era to win his first clay-court tournament at the French Open. Be sure to get your French Open odds with Bodog.