Novak Djokovic Into Last Four Of Miami Open

World number one Novak Djokovic extended his winning run over Tomas Berdych to 10 matches with a straight-sets win at the Miami Open.

The top seed won their quarter-final 6-3, 6-3 and will next face Belgian David Goffin.

Djokovic had treatment on his back in the second set, but asked about the issue he told BBC Sport: “No concerns, not at all.”

The 28-year-old is trying to win his sixth Miami title and third in a row.

It is three years since Berdych earned one of only two wins over Djokovic in 24 meetings – and again it was the Serb who dominated.

In blustery conditions, Djokovic broke twice in the first set and he took control of the second after Berdych followed a woeful smash with a double fault.

The only alarm came when he called the trainer, but Djokovic resumed in the same dominant form and sealed victory with another service break.

“I was trying to find the rhythm on the serve,” he said. “Evidently we both struggled with that.

“The swirly conditions on the court were quite tough. Once you toss the ball you can’t predict where it’s going to end up.

“That’s why I had a little bit of a spasm in the back but Paul from the ATP did a great job.”

Djokovic and Victoria Azarenka remain on course for the Indian Wells-Miami double, after both won in California two weeks ago.

Two-time Miami champion Azarenka, who reached the semi-finals with a 6-4 6-2 win over Britain’s Johanna Konta, will play German second seed Angelique Kerber on Thursday.

“I still feel that I’m far from my best and that’s what’s really exciting for me, to be motivated, to keep improving,” said Azarenka.

Kerber impressed in a 6-3, 6-2 defeat of American Madison Keys, setting up a rematch with Azarenka after she beat the Belarusian on her way to winning the Australian Open in January.

“She had a great start of the year, of course,” said Kerber. “She is on fire, I think, right now.”

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Novak Djokovic Into Last Four Of Miami Open

Innaki Williams on target as Bilbao draws first blood in Copa last 8.

High flying Spanish born Ghanaian attacking midfielder Innaki Williams registered his 9th goal of the season for Athletic Bilbao as they edged out Villa Real in the Spanish Cup.

The in-form attacking midfielder capped another impressive outing for his Basque side with a goal in the five goal thriller.

Athletic Bilbao reincarnated from a 0-2 deficit to a 3-2 well deserved win in the first leg of the Copa Del Rey last 8 stages.

Villareal shot into a 16th minute lead through Brazilian forward Leo Baptistao before Samuel doubled the lead with 7 minutes to recess. The Yellow Submarines tormented their guest in a blistering opening half before collapsing in the second department of the game.

Williams capitalized on his pace to register a back to back goal in a space of 3 days after his thunderbolt at home to Las Palmas.

The basque born proficient forward made it 1-2 in the opening 9 minutes of the second half.

Further goals from Aritz Aduriz and Laporte turned the game on its head as Bilbao run out 3-2 winners.

The runners up to last season’s Copa Del Rey will however be heading to the El Madrigal with backlash from the yellow Submarines in mind.

Williams has since racked in 9 goals in just 20 appearances after a torrid time on the treatment room.

Innaki Williams on target as Bilbao draws first blood in Copa last 8.