Joker has last laugh

PARIS— Novak Djokovic saved set points in both sets to remain on course for his third straight Paris Masters title after beating fifth-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6 (3), 7-6 (8) in a hard-fought quarter-final on Friday.

Chasing his 10th title in a brilliant season, the top-ranked Serb plays the winner of the last quarter-final between No. 4 Stanislas Wawrinka and No. 7 Rafael Nadal of Spain.

Second-seeded Briton Andy Murray and No. 8 David Ferrer of Spain won earlier to set up a semifinal showdown.