Djokovic reaches Cincinnati semi-finals | Inquirer Sports

Djokovic reaches Cincinnati semi-finals

/ 11:00 AM August 20, 2011

Novak Djokovic, from Serbia, celebrates after he defeated Gael Monfils, from France, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, in a quarterfinal match at the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament, Friday, Aug. 19, 2011 in Mason, Ohio. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

CINCINNATI — World No. 1 Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Cincinnati hardcourt tournament Friday by rallying to beat Frenchman Gael Monfils 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Friday.

Djokovic improved his season record to a superb 56-1 as he clinched the match when Monfils hammered a deep forehand into the net.

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Monfils made Djokovic work for the win as the Frenchman started quickly, hammering four aces to take the first set.

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He continued his stellar play in the second set, breaking Djokovic’s serve in the sixth game.

Djokovic advances to the semis where he will face eighth seeded Tomas Berdych.

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