Novak Djokovic advances to record 77th Masters semi-final with victory over Alex de Minaur in Monte Carlo

Novak Djokovic continues to make history in the world of tennis as he secured his record 77th Masters semi-final by defeating Alex de Minaur in straight sets in Monte Carlo on Friday. The 36-year-old world number one showcased his skill and determination as he navigated through a challenging quarter-final, ultimately clinching victory with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-4.

This victory marks Djokovic’s first appearance in the last-four in the principality since 2015, the year he clinched his second title at the tournament. The Serbian tennis star is now set to face either Casper Ruud of Norway or France’s Ugo Humbert in the quest for a spot in Sunday’s final.

Reflecting on his match against De Minaur, Djokovic acknowledged the tough competition, stating, “It was tough for both of us. He is one of the quickest players on tour. He gets a lot of balls back that normally 99 percent of other players don’t.” Despite the challenges faced during the match, Djokovic expressed his satisfaction with the win, emphasizing that “a win is a win and I am happy to be through.”

As Djokovic advances in the tournament, Saturday’s other semi-final will feature Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner facing two-time Monte Carlo winner Stefanos Tsitsipas. With Djokovic’s impressive performance and determination on display, tennis fans can expect an exciting continuation of the Monte Carlo Masters as the world’s top players compete for the prestigious title.