Ernests Gulbis eases into French Open semi-finals

Ernests Gulbis has eased past Tomas Berdych to book his place in the semi-finals of the French Open.

The Latvian world number 17 saw off the Czech sixth seed 6-3 6-2 6-4 with little trouble to reach the last four of a Grand Slam for the first time.

Gulbis broke twice early on in the opening set before Berdych clawed one of the breaks back, but the 25-year-old remained firm after that to close it out 6-3.

The 18th seed continued to dominate in the second, and two more breaks of serve allowed him to take it 6-2 with just over an hour on the clock.

Gulbis, who frustrated Berdych all afternoon with his consistent hitting, then broke instantly to seize control of the third before going on to seal the win 6-4.