Djokovic reaches first final in year

After reaching his first ATP Tour final in almost a year, Novak Djokovic still appeared far from content. The 12-time Grand Slam champion set up a meeting with Marin Cilic by defeating Jeremy Chardy 7-6 (5), 6-4 at Queen’s Club in London. Djokovic’s last final — and title — also came on a British grass court when he defeated Gael Monfils in Eastbourne last July.

“I’m just self-critical, I guess, at times,” Djokovic said. “I maybe don’t show the satisfaction or exhilaration when maybe it’s expected or vice versa, or other emotions . ... I’m just glad to keep this going, and I don’t want to celebrate too much.”

Cilic booked his place in a second successive Queen’s Club final by edging Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) in a match which featured no breaks of serve.

Gerry Weber Open: Defending champion Roger Federer will play 21-year-old Borna Coric in the Gerry Weber Open final today as he chases his 99th career singles title. Federer reached his 12th final in Halle, Germany, by beating qualifier Denis Kudla 7-6 (1), 7-5. Coric advanced when fourth-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut retired injured after slipping in their semifinal. The Spaniard was leading 3-2 in the first set.

Birmingham Classic: Defending champion Petra Kvitova raced impressively into the final with a 6-3, 6-2 win against Mihaela Buzarnescu. She will face Magdalena Rybarikova in today’s final in England.