Djokovic into final

Novak Djokovic claimed his place in the Gerry Weber Open final in Halle with a straight-sets win over Olivier Rochus today.

The second-seeded Serbian edged a tight first set before securing a decisive break in the second to seal a 7-6 (9/7) 6-4 victory over the Belgian qualifier in just under two hours.

Djokovic will now come up against world number 41 Tommy Haas in tomorrow's final.

The wild card fought back from a set down to see off German compatriot Philipp Kohlschreiber 2-6 7-6 (7/5) 7-6 (7/3).

Haas will be aiming to win his 12th ATP Tour singles title while Djokovic, who has beaten the German in two previous meetings, is competing for his 14th.