Djokovic too hot for Nadal

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The Serbian, ranked third for the event, took only one hour and 16 minutes to dispatch semi-final opponent Nadal 6-2 6-3.

Monfils was given a much stiffer workout by Radek Stepanek in the second semi, taking two hours and 41 minutes to earn a 6-4 5-7 6-4 victory.

Djokovic was in control throughout the first set, with an impressive backhand cross-court shot in the third game serving notice of his intentions.

The Serbian took advantage of his first opportunity to break in the sixth game and repeated the feat in the eighth to make sure he took control of the match.

After being broken in the first game of the second set there was no going back for Nadal, who was struggling to compete with the Serbian's energy and movement.

Although a sweet forehand in the ninth game saved the Spaniard from facing match point, it was not long before he was up against two of them when he flopped a return into the net.

And on his second serve Djokovic produced a forehand which was too hot for Nadal, wrapping up the win in quick time.

Monfils, seeded 15th, hit 11 aces as he dominated on serve while he also competed strongly on Stepanek's serve, creating 11 break points and converting six.

The Parisian will enjoy the home support when he meets Djokovic in Sunday's showpiece but the 22-year-old Serb is likely to start as heavy favourite after easing past Nadal.