BEIJING (AP) Top-seeded Novak Djokovic reached the China Open final after a 7-6 (1), 6-4 win over American John Isner.
The Serbian will defend his title on Sunday against the winner of Saturday's other semifinal between Ivan Ljubicic and David Ferrer.
On the women's side, Vera Zvonareva powered past China's Li Na 6-3, 6-3.
She will play either No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark or Israel's Shahar Peer.