Tomas Berdych blasts past Ernests Gulbis to reach Rotterdam Open final

World number seven Tomas Berdych has reached his first ATP Tour final of 2014.

The Czech cruised into Sunday's showpiece at the Rotterdam Open by beating Ernests Gulbis 6-3 6-2 in the semis.

Berdych hit seven aces during the 66-minute contest, winning all nine of his service games and conceding just one break point in the process.

His opponent in the final will be either Marin Cilic or Igor Sijsling.