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TOKYO -- Marin Cilic and David Goffin advanced to the semifinals of the Japan Open on Friday, and they will play each other for a spot in the final.The fifth-seeded Goffin rallied to beat Joao Sousa 1-6, 7-5, 6-2, while the fourth-seeded Cilic beat injury-plagued Juan Monaco 7-5, 6-1.Goffin beat Cilic in Indian Wells early this year, and then again in a Davis Cup match for Belgium against Croatia. Those are their only two career meetings.That was when I played my best tennis this year, Goffin said. I can play fast against him and he doesnt like that, because hes a big guy and he doesnt like to run. If Im returning well, he struggles a bit.Nick Kyrgios also advanced to the semifinals, defeating Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 6-4, 6-2. He will next face second-seeded Gael Monfils. The Frenchman beat Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (6), 7-6 (6).Cilic took an early lead against Monaco in the first set, but then let the Argentine back into the match. Monaco, who has been troubled by various injuries this season, became reluctant to chase down balls in the second set, allowing Cilic to advance.I felt today I was a bit up and down with my serve and I have to get that right from the start tomorrow, Cilic said, looking ahead to Saturdays match against Goffin. Hes extremely quick around the court, plays very close to the baseline and pushes players back. Its going to be important for me to serve well and get some free points.Karlovic took every set he played at this weeks tournament to a tiebreaker, including both sets against Monfils on Friday.Its always difficult to play Ivo, there arent that many opportunities, Monfils said. A bit like today, Im going to have to be patient tomorrow. Nike Vapormax Dk .ca looks back at the stories and moments that made the year memorable. Vapormax Hvid Dame Danmark . Halladay signed a one-day contract with the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday that allowed the veteran right-hander to retire as a member of team with which he broke into the majors and spent the bulk of his distinguished 16-year career. http://www.vapormaxdanmark.com/vapormax-herre-sko-danmark.html . Newcastle dominated in the early stages but City weathered the storm and then raised its game in extra time. Negredo broke the deadlock from close range after a simple move in the 99th minute before Dzeko took the ball round goalkeeper Tim Krul to seal the victory in the 105th. Vapormax Herre Tilbud . After the whistle, Thornton skated the length of the ice, pulled Orpik to the ice from behind and punched him in the face several times. Nike Vapormax Tilbud Danmark . They had already blown a double-digit lead, fans were hitting the exits, and a long seven-game road trip waited at the end.Andy Murray has set up another thrilling final against Novak Djokovic at the Rome Masters today, live on Sky Sports. The world No 1 denied Murray more silverware in last weeks Madrid Open final and they meet again in the Italian capital, where the Scot attempts to end a run of four straight defeats against the sports dominant champion.Djokovic, who is targeting a hat-trick of title wins in the clay court tournament, had to overcome injury and a dropped first set in his 2-6 6-4 7-6 semi-final win over Kei Nishikori. The Serbs pain was self-inflicted as he struck his ankle with his racquet while attempting to clean clay from his shoes. Djokovic played through the pain in his win over Kei Nishikori A message to all the kids out there: dont hit your own ankle when youre cleaning your shoes, said Djokovic.It was an awkward situation in the first game, I hit myself pretty hard on the ankle and bruised the bone. It hurt for a while, and though the pain faded it returned towards the end of the match. Highlights of Murrays semi-final clash with Lucas Pouille at the Rome Masters In stark contrast, Murray had comfortably progressed with a 6-2 6-1 win over Lucas Pouille to reach the final in Rome for the first time.ddddddddddddMurray brushed aside the Frenchman in under an hour and should be fighting fit for his latest match against Djokovic. Murray has produced consistent performances on the clay In his post-match interview, Murray welcomed the chance to challenge for another title on clay as he works towards the French Open later this month.Any time you get the chance to play the best players, especially right before a slam, its great preparation, he said. Murray v Djokovic: The rivalry We recall previous meetings between the two stars The few matches I have played here have been fairly quick matches and regardless of who I play tomorrow, I know Ill be pushed extremely hard and be put in difficult situations, difficult moments. Thats what you want.Watch Andy Murray against Novak Djokovic in the Rome Masters final, from 4pm on Sky Sports 4. Also See: Murray reaches Rome final Murray v Djokovic: The rivalry Murray v Pouille recap Serena closes on 70th title ' ' '