Murray to face Djokovic in final

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The British number one beat his experienced opponent 6-4 6-4 and will now face a showdown against Novak Djokovic, who beat soon to be world number one Rafael Nadal 6-1 7-5.

Karlovic, 29, was the man responsible for Roger Federer's premature exit earlier in the tournament but had no answer for the 21-year-old Scot - who played with verve and confidence despite the oppressive temperature.

Murray, who has never won a Masters title, started confidently against Karlovic's formidable service game but proceeded to lose on his own serve in the second game of the match.

He immediately broke back, allowing his opponent no time to consolidate his lead before stringing together some fine points on his way to a second consecutive break and a 4-3 lead.

The pair then traded games before Murray, who came into the match having beaten Karlovic on two previous occasions, served out for the opening set.

Karlovic manfully saved a handful of break points before finally handing Murray the opening game of the second set with a misjudged volley.

Murray did not initially take advantage and allowed Karlovic to move back level with a break of his own before eventually triumphing for the fourth time against serve.

That put the Dunblane native 5-4 up with the chance to serve for victory and he did so with some panache, losing just one point on the way, and will now be facing up to the prospect of what is sure to be a sterner test in the final against world number one-elect Nadal or Djokovic.