Djokovic seals semi-final spot

World number three Novak Djokovic qualified for the semi-finals of the Masters Cup after maintaining his 100% record with a below-par 7-6 (7-3) 0-6 7-5 victory over Russia’s Nikolay Davydenko in Shanghai today.

Australian Open champion Djokovic secured his place at the top of the gold group after following up his opening-day win over Juan Martin del Potro, who earlier beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5).