Djokovic through to face Nadal

Novak Djokovic was not at his best but nevertheless had plenty in reserve as he saw off impressive teenager Ernests Gulbis in the French Open quarter-finals today.

The number three seed took his time to stamp his authority in a match hampered by blustery winds and a heavy downpour, but in the end he found the winners when it mattered to claim a 7-5 7-6 (7/4) 7-5 win in three hours and seven minutes.