DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in the final of the Dubai Championships after defeating Richard Gasquet 6-2, 7-5 on Friday.
Djokovic advanced when Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic retired because of a leg injury while trailing 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-2.
Djokovic beat Federer in the Australian Open semifinals last month. The Serb went on to win his second Grand Slam title.
The No. 3-ranked Djokovic is on a 13-match winning streak.
