Even if Novak Djokovic has a great record against Tomas Berdych (now 25-2), the world no.1 is well aware that it is not easy to beat the Czech.

Nole had to dig deep against Berdych in the Toronto quarters to save three consecutive set points in the first set breaker (3-6); Eventually, the world no.1 won 5 straight points to conquer the tiebreak at 6 (Berdych wasn’t happy with that). In the second set, Nole gained the decisive break in the 3^rd game to win the encounter 7-6 (6) 6-4.

It’s all about pink… but don’t add up those unforced errors! #Djokovic into #RogersCup SF https://t.co/kRsZ9udpkC pic.twitter.com/ZgyeupIatJ

— TennisTV (@TennisTV) July 30, 2016

I was lucky in the first set. DJOKOVIC

After the match, Nole didn’t seem to be happy with his tennis to commented “I was very fortunate to get away with the first set. The second set was slightly better, but I’m moving on, and hopefully it’s going to get better.”

The semi vs. Monfils

Djokovic will play Monfils in the semifinal. The head to head is 11-0 for the world no.1.

THE DRAW