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Djokovic into record 77th Masters semis

MONTE CARLO, Monaco: Novak Djokovic reached a record 77th Masters semifinal on Friday when he defeated Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets in Monte Carlo as in-form Jannik Sinner racked up his 25th victory of the year.

Djokovic, the 36-year-old world No. 1 came through a rollercoaster quarterfinal to win 7-5, 6-4 and make the last-four in the principality for the first time since 2015 when he went on to claim his second title at the tournament.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic hits a return to Australia's Alex de Minaur during their Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament quarterfinal match at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Monaco on Friday, April 12, 2024. AFP PHOTO