David Goffin shocks Novak Djokovic to reach the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals

Albert Ramos-Vinolas to face Frenchman Lucas Pouille for place in final

By Raz Mirza

Highlights of the clash between David Goffin and Novak Djokovic

David Goffin stunned Novak Djokovic to reach the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters semi-finals, where he will meet defending champion Rafael Nadal.

Goffin came through 6-2 3-6 7-5 and will now take on Nadal as the fourth seed continues his bid for a record 10th title at the tournament.

In a breathtaking clash, the 10th-ranked Belgian star got over the line on his fifth match point, to send Djokovic out.

Djokovic took a tumble on the clay at the end of this 23-shot rally against Goffin

The Serb, who was playing his third clay match of the year following a lingering right elbow injury, suffered the first loss of his career to the in-form Goffin, having won all of their previous five meetings.

Nadal was given a stern test by Argentine Diego Schwartzman before prevailing under the lights, 6-4 6-4.

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Spanish giant-killer Albert Ramos-Vinolas produced a second straight upset as the 15th seed beat Marin Cilic 6-2 6-7 (5-7) 6-2.

After dumping out world No 1 Andy Murray on Thursday, the diminutive Ramos-Vinolas returned to knock-out mode as he tamed Cilic to surge into the first Masters 1000 semi-final of his career.

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He will face Lucas Pouille for a place in the Sunday's final after the Frenchman came from behind in the final set to overhaul Pablo Cuevas 6-0 3-6 7-5.

"I know Pouille, he's a young player coming very strong. It will be super difficult," Ramos-Vinolas said.

The surprise winner remains perplexed at the source of his top form, saying: "To be honest, I think I'm playing good. I'm competing very good. But I cannot tell you exactly what's happening.

"I played good tournaments in South America in February on clay. Here I'm playing really good, competing for all the points. I cannot really tell you what is happening."

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