Spain's Juan Carlos Ferrero joined compatriot Carlos Moya in the semi-finals with a convincing win over Jiri Novak.

Ferrero won a scrappy opening set 7-5 after breaking Novak in the final game with two fierce backhands.

He upped his game in the second set and produced moments of sublime tennis that proved too much for the big Czech to handle.

Second set

Ferrero 7-5 6-3 Novak

Ferrero's forehand sees him home as some exquisite tennis in the final game proves too much for the spirited Novak.

Ferrero 7-5 5-3 Novak

Novak is determined to go out fighting as he starts with two aces. But it may prove irrelevant as Ferrero serves for the match

Ferrero 7-5 5-2 Novak

Ferrero turns up the heat as he quashes Novak's mini-recovery with a dynamic display of serving, including two aces.

Ferrero 7-5 4-2 Novak

Ferrero's dazzling speed once again sees him retreive a drop-shot, but Novak responds admirably and saves two break points with his best tennis so far.

Ferrero 7-5 4-1 Novak

Novak appears to be wilting as Ferrero's forehand is becoming increasingly dominant. There only looks like being one winner at this stage.

Ferrero 7-5 3-1 Novak

Novak starts with purpose and finds two big serves, but Ferrero's speed at returning a drop-shot at 30-0 and a dismal double fault from Novak at 40-30 help the Spaniard clinch a breakthrough.

Ferrero 7-5 2-1 Novak

A missed overhead smash at 15-15 proves a costly error for Novak. He is punished with two unstoppable serves, including another ace from Ferrero.

Ferrero 7-5 1-1 Novak

Ferrero makes Novak work for the game, taking him to deuce before the Czech pulls out two crucal big serves. But the Spaniard looks like he can move up a gear at any point.

Ferrero 7-5 1-0 Novak

Ferrero once again starts a set sloppily but he recovers from a mis-hit forehand and a 0-30 deficit to play his best tennis of the match, including his first ace.

First set

Ferrero 7-5 Novak

Two fantastic passing backhands give Ferrero a deserved and decisive break as he wins the final point after the longest rally of the match.

Ferrero 6-5 Novak

The rare glimpses of his Ferrero's class are keeping him in it, with Novak failing to punish the Spaniard's numerous unforced errors.

Ferrero 5-5 Novak

A couple of ambitious shots from Ferrero, including a fierce forehand stroke that fall just out, fail to come off and Novak manages to stay level.

Ferrero 5-4 Novak

The Ferrero forehand that destroyed Andre Agassi finally begins to emerge as the Spaniard puts in his most impressive show so far. He looks to have the edge on Novak when he plays to his potential.

Ferrero 4-4 Novak

Novak makes an ill-timed double fault at deuce as Ferrero, having started nervously, once again levels this scrappy contest.

Ferrero 3-4 Novak

Another controversial line call seems to deflate Ferrero as he makes string of unforced errors to hand the advantage back to Novak.

Ferrero 3-3 Novak

Novak fights back from 0-30 down as a dubious line call at 30-30 turns the game back in his favour.

Ferrero 3-2 Novak

The first love service game of the match completes an excellent recovery for Ferrero, who looks dominant when serving well.

Ferrero 2-2 Novak

After surrendering two break points, Ferrero makes the third one count with a superb return to cancel out Novak's early breakthrough.

Ferrero 1-2 Novak

Ferrero starts to make a higher percentage of first serves and a fine cross-court forehand gets him off the mark.

Ferrero 0-2 Novak

Ferrero wins an excellent rally on the opening point but Novak recovers to cruise into a two-game lead.

Ferrero 0-1 Novak

A sloppy start from Ferrero sees Novak gain an early break without breaking sweat. Ferrero makes four unforced errors, including a double fault.