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HAMBURG, Germany -- Top-seeded Roger Federer was taken to the limit on Friday before coming through for a 7-6 (4), 3-6, 7-5 victory over Florian Mayer and a place in the semifinals of the German Tennis Championships. Federer is playing his first tournament since losing in the second round of Wimbledon. A four-time champion on the clay courts of Hamburg, Federer needed two hours to overcome Mayer. Federer was down 5-1 in the second set, won the next two games but then faltered again. He double-faulted and then produced two straight forehand errors to give up the set. In the third, Federer broke serve twice, only to see the German re-break both times. But with the match on the line, the Swiss former No. 1 raised his game considerably. He broke serve with the loss of a point for a 6-5 lead and served out the match at love, hitting a service winner on match point. He next plays Argentine qualifier Federico Delbonis, who upset 14th-seeded Fernando Verdasco of Spain 6-7 (5), 7-6 (8), 6-4 to make the semifinals of a tournament for the second time in his career. Fabio Fognini of Italy beat Tommy Haas for the second time in two weeks to also advance to the semifinals. Fognini prevailed 6-2, 6-4 over the second-seeded home favourite. The 12th-seeded Italian is looking for his second straight title after winning his first tournament in Stuttgart, where he beat Haas in the quarterfinals. Fognini next faces third-seeded Nicolas Almagro of Spain, who came from behind to beat defending champion Juan Monaco of Argentina 4-6, 6-0, 6-3. The fifth-seeded Monaco beat Almagro in the Hamburg semifinals last year. Almagro was runner-up in Hamburg two years ago, while Monaco beat Haas for the title last year. Delbonis previous semifinal appearance was two years ago, also on clay and also in Germany, in Stuttgart. 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Beason was going to earn $5.25 million this year, $6.5 million in 2014, $7.5 million in 2015 and $8.75 million in 2016. Beason went to three Pro Bowls in his first four seasons in the league with Carolina and didnt miss a game during that span. However, injuries have intervened forcing him to miss 26 of the past 32 games. "You do what you can do to help out the team," Beason said of restructuring his deal. Beason is the latest in a long line of high-profile Panthers to restructure his contract this off-season. Among the others whove already reworrked their deals or taken pay cuts include running backs DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart, tight end Greg Olsen, and offensive linemen Jordan Gross and Ryan Kalil.dddddddddddd The Panthers started the off-season more than $16 million over the salary cap. "Other guys have done it this off-season and its something that was anticipated," Beason said. Beason wont be on the field when the Panthers open training camp practice Friday night. Hes still recovering from microfracture surgery on his right knee. "Its something Ill have to manage going through the season," Beason said. "Im going to have good days and bad days. ... Gradually it gets to the point where its not an issue anymore." Beason said its possible he could sit out training camp so he can ready for the Sept. 8 regular season home opener against the Seattle Seahawks. "I think thats quite possible," Beason said. "Its a big stepping stone what we do down here at camp. But for veteran guys like me its about what (being ready) in week one." ' ' '