"Humid," said the 29-year-old Djokovic, now in a 21st Slam final, when asked to summarise the match. Djokovic will start as favourite in the final, holding a 19-4 lead over Wawrinka and 10-2 when facing Nishikori. It looked lightweight but carried a mighty punch as the Frenchman saved four set points in the sixth and seventh games. Monfils broke in the seventh game before the Serb regained his composure to close out the set after 36 minutes. Monfils saved three break points in the ninth game before clinching the set, celebrating his lifeline with a mighty roar.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 09, 2016 23:03 UTC