Result: Novak Djokovic cruises past Andy Murray to reach final of Shanghai Masters

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates after winning his men's singles semi-final match against Andy Murray of Britain at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 17, 2015
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World number one Novak Djokovic marches into the final of the Shanghai Masters following a 6-1 6-3 straight-sets victory over Britain's Andy Murray.

World number one Novak Djokovic ensured his place in the final of the Shanghai Masters after beating Andy Murray in straight sets this afternoon.

Djokovic appeared in remarkable shape from the off and allowed Murray only one service-game victory on his way to sealing the first set 6-1.

The Scot was slightly improved in the second offering, but he could do little to stop Djokovic, who moved unthreatened by serving out to hold a 6-1 6-3 advantage come the end of the final set.

In the tournament's other semi-final offering, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beat Rafael Nadal 6-4 0-6 7-5, establishing a final clash between the Frenchman and two-time winner Djokovic.

Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates during Day Two of the Davis Cup Semi Final match between Great Britain and Australia at Emirates Arena on September 19, 2015
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