Watch: Brown's Sliding Split Set Point

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Watch: Brown's Sliding Split Set Point

Dustin Brown slid into third with a remarkable set-point split.

Watch the elastic shotmaker convert set point in style, drawing David Ferrer to net with a drop shot then shoveling a sliding touch forehand to level the Bastad quarterfinal.

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One of the most impressive elements of Dreddy's set-point delivery: He rises from the split without using his hands for balance.

The world No. 101 made his mark, but the top-seeded Ferrer prevailed, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, to advance to the Swedish Open semifinals.

Two-time former champion Ferrer will face compatriot Albert Ramos-Vinolas in tomorrow's semifinals.

The third-seeded Spaniard rallied for a 5-7, 7-5, 6-0 victory over 230th-ranked Italian Andrea Arnaboldi.

Fifth-seeded Fernando Verdasco powered into his second semifinal of the year with a 6-2, 6-1 thrashing of Facundo Bagnis.

In an all-Portuguese quarterfinal, Gasto Elias surprised second-seeded Joao Sousa, 6-2, 6-2, in 62 minutes. Elias will play Verdasco for a spot in the final. It will be the first meeting between the 59th-ranked Verdasco and 89th-ranked Elias.

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