Novak Djokovic the semifinals of the Rogers Cup in Montreal after defeating Gael Monfils of France 6-2, 6-1 on Friday.
The world had to save a break point in the opening game of the match, but then quickly to dominate the set and match, coasting to victory in just one hour 14 minutes.
"I played the best match, tournament, no doubt. It's going well," said Djokovic ATPWorldTour.com reported.
Win set up a rematch Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who beat Serbia at the same stage at Wimbledon, early last month.
After defeating Roger Federer in three sets Thursday, Tsonga, seeded 13 here, got another strong performance surpassing the number eight seed Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-4, 6-4 in the quarter-final tie.
The battle yesterday took a lot of perseverance and today, my energy level was low, "said Tsonga ATPWorldTour.com reported.
"I decided to focus on a single leg line and try to focus on maintaining my service," he added, ATPWorldTour.com reported.
Tsonga Djokovic currently five games in three head-to-head meetings.
"If used well, can not win one. He has shown that the last two tournaments," said Djokovic ATPWorldTour reported.
"So it will be difficult. This is a fast service. I need to return well and hopefully I can get some chances, "the three Grand Slam champion said ATPWorldTour reported.
In the other semifinal Saturday, Mardy Fish will meet with Serbian Janko Tipsarevic.
The American won in Switzerland against Stanislas Wawrinka in three sections, 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-0, while the 29-year-old Serb beat number seven seed Tomas Berdych September 2 6-4, 6 -4 by the semi-finals.
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