It's not a joke! Djoker's first final in a year

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Novak Djokovic has finally bought an end to his final drought as the former world number one made it to the summit clash for the first time in a year after registering a 7-6 (7/5), 6-4 win over Jeremy Chardy at Queen's Club on Saturday.

Djokovic will take on top seed Marin Cilic in today's final since he won the grass-court tournament at Eastbourne 12 months ago. It will be Djokovic's first appearance in the Queen's title match since he was outclassed by Rafael Nadal in his only previous final at the Wimbledon warm-up event way back in 2008.

A win in his 99th career final offers the 31-year-old the chance to surpass Stefan Edberg into sole possession of ninth place in the all-time match wins list on 802.

"It was very pleasing to go through to the final. It's been a while since I've played for a title so it's a special moment considering what I have been through," Djokovic said.

"It's a great occasion. I would lie if I say I wasn't ambitious coming into the tournament so I'm hoping I can go all the way," the Serbian added.

Croatia's Marin Cilic to take on Djokovic in the Queen's Club Championships final /VCG Photo

While answering a question on how he would cope with Cilic's power serves, the funnyman of world tennis replied in style, joking: "I will play with two racquets! One in the right hand and one in the left hand!"

He was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon with an elbow injury last year and this time he is looking forward to return to the All England Club. He is currently a lowly 22nd in the ATP rankings after his French Open quarter-final loss against Italian journeyman Marco Cecchinato.

Djokovic also hasn't earned a Grand Slam title since accomplishing his career Grand Slam by winning the 2016 French Open.

Meanwhile, 29-year-old Cilic stormed into a fourth Queen's final as the Croatian won the battle of the big servers with a 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (7/4) victory over Nick Kyrgios.

(With input from agencies)