Novak Djokovic saved set points in both sets to remain on course for his third straight Paris Masters title after beating Tomas Berdych, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8), in a hard-fought quarterfinal on Friday. Djokovic will play Stan Wawrinka, who defeated Rafael Nadal in another tough match, 7-6 (8), 7-6 (9).
Andy Murray beat Richard Gasquet, 7-6 (7), 3-6, 6-3, to reach his first semifinal at the tournament. David Ferrer, the 2012 champion, beat John Isner, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-1, after failing to serve out the match at 5-3, 40-15 up in the second set.