Federer reaches Basel semis, Nadal also through

Top seed Roger Federer stayed on course for a seventh title at his home tournament in Basel but was given a slight scare by David Goffin as he prevailed 6-3 3-6 6-1 on Friday to reach the Swiss Indoors semi-finals. Third seed Rafa Nadal was given a stern examination but eventually fought back to shake off Marin Cilic 4-6 6-3 6-3 to also make the last four as a potential final showdown with old rival Federer looms. The Spaniard will play number five seed Richard Gasquet next after the Frenchman b