Djokovic, Nadal into semi-finals

Novak Djokovic kept his emotions in check following the death of his grandfather to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals on Friday, beating Dutchman Robin Haase 6-4, 6-2. The Serb was joined in the last four by seven-time champion Rafael Nadal who eased past Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland 7-5, 6-4, winning his 40th consecutive match in the principality, a run dating back to 2005.
"It's been a tough week," said Djokovic, after receiving news on Thursday of the passing of his grandfather Vladimir in Serbia. Djokovic will face Tomas Berdych in the semi-finals after the Czech knocked out British third seed Andy Murray 6-7 (4/7), 6-2, 6-3.