Rafael Nadal to face Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo Final

The Monte Carlo Final will be a mouth watering affair, as Master of Clay Rafael Nadal will meet world Number One Novak Djokovic.

Nadal made it to the final after withstanding a blistering fightback from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to remain on course for a NINTH Monte Carlo title.

The Spaniard, 26, let a 5-1 lead slip in he second set but finally saw off the Frenchman 6-3 7-6 (7-3) on his fifth match point.

Djokovic swept past the unseeded Fabio Fognini 6-2 6-1 in the second semi.