Novak Djokovic and Japan's Kei Nishikori both powered through in straight sets at the ATP Toronto Masters to set up a repeat of a high-profile spring final
Kei Nishikori celebrates a point vs Stan Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup semi-final yesterday
Canada: Novak Djokovic and Japan's Kei Nishikori both powered through in straight sets at the ATP Toronto Masters to set up a repeat of a high-profile spring final.
Kei Nishikori celebrates a point vs Stan Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup semi-final yesterday
Top seed Djokovic dismissed Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-2 in 74 minutes, winning the 14th of his last 15 matches at Masters 1000 events.
Nishikori took advantage of a fade in form from Stan Wawrinka as Asia's top player reached the title match with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-1 win.
Third seed Nishikori lost the title to Djokovic in Miami in April.
"It's going to be interesting. I haven't beat Novak for a long time on a hard court. In Miami, he dominated the game. So I hope I can get revenge this time," Nishikori said.
Swiss second seed Wawrinka's game slipped during the tie-breaker, allowing Nishikori to move into his second Masters 1000 final of 2016.
Meanwhile, Djokovic found his game in perfect order as he stopped the victory run of tenth seeded Monfils.
"This was my best match of the week. It came at the right time. Gael has been in terrific touch, winning Washington last week. He's won most of his matches here comfortably. I'm very pleased with how I played," said Djokovic, whose recent form has been patchy.
Djokovic had to save two break points in first service game, but after losing serve in the third game on a double fault, he recovered in the next to level at 2-2.
The 29-year-old solidified a 4-2 lead from a love break of the fading Frenchman, and lined up three set points three games later. He converted on the first after 37 minutes.
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