Novak Djokovic books place in final of Mubadala World Tennis Championship with victory over Karen Khachanov

World No 1 beats Russian opponent 6-4, 6-2 to set up final against Kevin Anderson in Abu Dhabi on Saturday

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Novak Djokovic is through to the Mubadala World Tennis Championship final after beating Karen Khachanov in straight sets in their semi-final on Friday.

The world No 1 beat his Russian opponent in straights 6-4, 6-2 in an one-sided match.

The three-time MWTC winner will now face defending champion Kevin Anderson, who beat Rafael Nadal in his semi-final, in Saturday's final, which will start at 7pm.

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