The Spaniard captured his seventh Barcelona Open title to move within 3,000 ranking points of the world No1, while Maria Sharapova thumped Victoria Azarenka to move within sight of the top spot.
Forget Paris: Djokovic takes a day off as walkover seals Roland Garros semi-final spot
Fabio Fognini injured a muscle in his left leg while beating Albert Montanes yesterday, meaning the game’s in-form man is into the last four without breaking sweat.