Djokovic and Nadal also sail into Monte Carlo Semis

While Berdych surprised World No. 4 and three-time Grand Slam finalist British Andy Murray 6-7 (4-7), 6-2, 6-3 early this morning and moved into the semis of the Monte Carlo Masters Tennis, Djokovic and Nadal too have sailed into the semis later Friday.

World No. 1 Serbian Novak Djokovic beat Dutchman Robin Haase 6-4, 6-2. The break-filled match featured seven service breaks by the super Serb. He will now meet sixth-seeded Czech slugger and former Wimbledon runner-up Tomas Berdych on Saturday.

Defending Champion and World Number 2 Rafael Nadal overpowered Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka 7-5, 6-4. Nadal will now meet the Jo-Wilfried Tsonga-Gilles Simon winner on Saturday.