Serbia’s wonder boy Novak Djokovic knocked out Spaniard Rafael Nadal from Canada’s Masters after just two sets 7-5 6-3 and prepares for the ultimate test against world number one.

Nadal doesn’t seem to find his rhythm on hard courts, losing again in front of an exuberant 20-year-old Djokovic in the tournament's semifinal. The Belgrade-born buried eleven aces into Nadal’s court and backed his power shots with a tremendous defence, managing to put the second seed in difficulty with each return.

The first set was a spectacular fight between young talents and tremendous power, but Nadal missed his opportunity and wasted three break chances while Djokovic didn’t expect a special invitation to clinch the set.

With boosted confidence, Djokovic began pressing his adversary in the second set and his aggressiveness paid off as he broke off at 5-3. He then served for set and dazzled the assistance and Nadal with his firm and precise shots.

“This is one of the biggest wins of my career. I beat him (on hard court) in Miami, and I've done it again. I played some really impressive tennis. It was a great atmosphere,” a delighted Djokovic said.

Nadal was disappointed after the game saying he has to improve his movement on court, but didn’t forget the spirit of fair play and appreciated Djokovic’s better hand.

“He was just too good today,” the 21-year-old Spaniard admitted. “I have to work on my movement a bit. I had a week off with a knee problem, and I've only been practicing lightly before coming over.

“I've had a good week, and the fans are maybe more disappointed than I am,” he added.

In the other semifinal at Rogers Cup, Radek Stepanek stood firm in front of Roger Federer for only one set, the Swiss making his way into the final against Djokovic with some classy action and school-book shots, 7-6 6-2.

Federer shot down a flying Stepanek with 13 aces and ended his staggering run in Montreal. The Czech kept up his pace in the first set, but didn’t take advantage of the key moments and watched the world number one glide past him.

”I was very happy the way I played. It was a tough match with a lot of crucial points, a lot of shots played on reaction,” Federer said

“I couldn't really dictate play. He kept coming at me, but I came up with some really nice passing shots when I had to.”

Federer managed to win two titles in Canada, last year and in 2004, aiming to add another jewel to his crown of ATP king on Sunday, but Djokovic’s play proved to be unpredictable like his fabulous ascension in 2007.