Djokovic, Murray cruise into Madrid quarters

Madrid

The Serb will continue his quest for a fifth title of the season against Milos Raonic as the big serving Canadian dumped out seventh seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 6-4.

Defending champion Andy Murray also sealed his place in the last eight in straight sets with 6-4, 6-2 win over 16th seed Gilles Simon.

The two-time Grand Slam champion will face Thomas Berdych in the last eight after the Czech got the better of David Ferrer 7-6 (10/8), 7-5.

World number six Kei Nishikori continued his fine form on the clay in Spain to reach the last eight with a 6-4, 7-5 win over 10th seed Richard Gasquet.

Later, Simona Halep beat Irina-Camelia Begu 6-3, 0-6, 6-1.