Djokovic wins Monte Carlo title

Novak Djokovic continued his awe-inspiring run of form to claim the Monte Carlo Masters title last Sunday with a 7-5 4-6 6-3 win over Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych.

The Serbian world number one became the first player to clinch the opening three Masters titles of the season after he triumphed in Indian Wells and Miami, notably seeing off nine-time French Open champion Rafa Nadal in last Saturday's semi-final.

Berdych, however, was no pushover in the final of the first tournament of the European claycourt season, which will culminate at Roland Garros from May 24-June 7.  —  Reuters