Djokovic, the defending champion and top seed, will play Swiss rival Roger Federer in the final at the Foro Italico in Rome after ousting Spain's David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4.
But several times during his match, Djokovic called officials to fill in holes which began appearing near the baseline.
Afterwards, he admitted his frustration and criticised organisers for failing to have the court properly prepared in time.
"The thing I wish I'd done better was not to get frustrated that much, but people need to understand at this level every single thing matters to us, especially the court and the playing conditions," said Djokovic.
"And it's not enough for a professional tournament and a Masters 1000 event. So I hope for next year they will prepare it better because once you start playing there's not much you can do."
With less than 10 days to go till the start of Roland Garros, the climax of the clay court season, Djokovic was in no mood for suffering an injury that would compound his bid for a first French Open title in Paris.
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