Djokovic into French Open final

Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action during his semi-final win. Picture: Dominique Faget Source: DOMINIQUE FAGET / AFP

NOVAK Djokovic will attempt to complete a career grand slam when he plays the French Open final on Sunday night.

Djokovic advanced to the title decider with a 6-3 6-3 3-6 6-3 semi-final victory over No.18 seed Ernests Gulbis in two hours and 34 minutes.

The first two sets looked nothing like the contest Gulbis had promised with his impressive run to the semi-finals, knocking out Roger Federer and No.6 seed Tomas Berdych.

Gulbis, who had claimed during the tournament he has one of the best backhands in the business, was struggling on his forehand and Djokovic eased to a two-set lead.

The Latvian started nailing his serve and put his formidable backhand to good use in turning things around in the third set.

Djokovic lines up a serve. Picture: Kenzo Tribouillard Source: AFP

He pushed Djokovic in a tense sixth game and the Serb fought off two break points to finally hold serve.

The packed crowd came to life at the hint of a battle and when Gulbis broke his opponent in the eighth game with a great backhand down the line, they roared with delight.

Gulbis, who at times clutched at his back and winced in pain, claimed the set in the next game with an ace.

Djokovic grabbed a 2-0 lead in the fourth set but he appeared to be struggling to serve with the sun in his eyes at one end of Court Philippe Chatrier.

Djokovic is congratulated by Latvia's Ernests Gulbis at the end of their encounter. Picture: Dominique Faget Source: AFP

Gulbis broke straight back and drew level at 2-2.

Djokovic quickly swung the momentum back in his favour, however, when he made the crucial breakthrough to lead 5-3 before serving out the match.

The No.2 seed was set to face either eight-time champion Rafael Nadal or Andy Murray in the final.

Djokovic advanced to the title decider with a 6-3 6-3 3-6 6-3 semi-final victory over No.18 seed Ernests Gulbis.

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