The defending No 1 champion Tomas Berdych 7 - 5 , 4 - 6 , 6 - 3 in Monte Carlo . Novak star is first player to win opening grand Masters tennis events . Serbia star defeated clay court specialist Rafael Nadal in semi - finals .
The world No 1 defeated Tomas Berdych 7-5 , 4-6 , 6-3 in Monte Carlo . Novak Djokovic is first player to win opening three Masters 1000 events . Serbia star defeated clay court specialist Rafael Nadal in semi-finals .