Cincinnati, August 17: Novak Djokovic controlled Lucas Pouille 7-6 (7/2), 6-1 on Friday to move closer to a second straight title at the ATP Cincinnati Masters.

The top seed, won the 15th of his last 16 matches as he beat the Frenchman for the second time this season after a win in the Australian Open semi-finals. Nick Kyrgios Smashes Two Rackets After Defeat in Cincinnati Masters 2019, Australian Tennis Star Tosses His Shoes Towards Spectators.

Djokovic will play for a final berth on Saturday against Russian Daniil Medvedev, losing finalist last week in Canada against Rafael Nadal.

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