Cilic withdraws, Djokovic reaches Madrid Open semifinals
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Novak Djokovic reached the semifinals of the Madrid Open on Friday after Marin Cilic withdrew because of food poisoning.

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Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, serves the ball during his match against Jeremy Barty, of France, during the Madrid Open tennis tournament, in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, May 9, 2019. (Photos: AP)

Cilic said he had a "terrible night" and would not be able to play in the quarterfinal match against the top-ranked Djokovic at the Magic Box.

Cilic had three-set wins in his first three matches in Madrid. He saved four match points in the opener against Martin Klizan, then beat Jan-Lennard Struff and Laslo Djere.

Djokovic was coming off comfortable two-set victories in his first two matches. He will next face either Roger Federer or Dominic Thiem.

Djokovic is seeking a third Madrid Open title, and his second of the season after winning the Australian Open.

Cover image: Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, celebrates winning at the end of his match against Jeremy Barty, of France, during the Madrid Open tennis tournament, in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, May 9, 2019.