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US Open: Novak Djokovic beats Gael Monfils to reach final

Related Topics: Novak Djokovic, Gaël Monfils

Defending champion Novak Djokovic saw off Gael Monfils in a bizarre match of fluctuating fortunes to reach his seventh US Open final in New York.

The Serb beat French 10th seed Monfils 6-3 6-2 3-6 6-2 and will face Stan Wawrinka or Kei Nishikori in the final.

Djokovic, 29, had treatment on both shoulders as both men struggled in punishing humidity.

More to follow.