World Number One Novak Djokovic overpowered Austrian Dominic Thiem, in two sets to qualify for the finals of the Madrid Masters, where he awaits the winner of the second semi-final between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Rafa Nadal.
Thiem, who beat Swiss great Roger Federer in three sets in the quarter-finals on Friday, found Djokovic more difficult to crack as the two sets went into a tie break.
Djokovic, playing his 64th Masters semi-final prevailed 7-6(7-2) 7-6(7-4).
The match lasted over two hours, 20 minutes.
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
