OCC Friday, Prefaced

By Peter BodoPublished August 15, 2008

BEIJING - AUGUST 15: Fernando Gonzalez of Chile reacts during the match against James Blake of the United States in the men's semifinal tennis match at the Olympic Green Tennis Center on Day 7 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Nick Laham/Getty Images) — © 2008 Getty Images

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Moments ago, Fernando Gonzalez became the first confirmed finalist, winning over James Blake 11-9 i n the third set. Currently Jelena Jankovic and Dinara Safina are warming up for their delayed quarterfinal match.

-- Rosangel Valenti