Djokovic to face Cilic as Cincinnati title dream draws closer

Former world number one Novak Djokovic won his second match of the day to set up a semi-final clash at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters with Marin Cilic.

Djokovic, a five-time finalist here who has never broken through, is aiming to lift the trophy at the only one of the Masters 1000 series events that he has never won.

The Serb tenth seed followed up a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 third-round defeat of holder Grigor Dimitrov earlier in the day of a rainy week by beating Milos Raonic 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 yesterday.

It was the ninth win without a loss for Djokovic in the series with the Canadian.

"I've played five finals here, so that's pretty OK," Djokovic said. "But I do wish to win the title, without a doubt.

"I'm here to enjoy a sport that I love, I've got plenty of motivation.

"I'm in a good position, so I'll take it step by step."
"I was fortunate to read his serve on several occasions. I must be very pleased with fighting spirit and staying mentally tough to overcome deficits in both matches."
"We played tough match in Queen's, but that's grass and definitely different. So I have to get ready and give it a full shot."