Djokovic Defeats Murray to Set Up a Familiar Final

Djokovic’s 6-3, 3-6, 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 7-5 victory was the second-longest match of the tournament at 4 hours 50 minutes, when Djokovic broke Murray’s spirit early and ended up dominating in straight sets.


Djokovic dominated only one set this time: the fourth, which lasted just 25 minutes as Djokovic took a quick two-break, 3-0 lead. He carried that momentum into the fifth set, taking a 5-2 lead and serving for the match at 5-3, But he was broken at love by Murray, which even brought a big smile to Lendl, who watched much of the proceedings with his chin on his hand.

Murray fought back to 5-5 before Djokovic scrapped his way into command by fighting off three break points in the 11th game. The second break point provided the pièce de résistance, as Djokovic broke up a long rally with a bold forehand down the line that Murray could not handle.

Djokovic would be bold again on the third deuce, surprising Murray with an aggressive second serve at 108 miles per hour that Murray returned long. Djokovic then finished off the game with a forehand volley winner to go up by 6-5.

Finishing the match required him to break Murray for the 11th time; he pushed forward again at 15-40 by hitting a forehand volley that Murray managed to reach but not retrieve.

Djokovic was soon stretched out like a man who had just finished a marathon, which, in effect, he was. When he arose, he and Murray embraced at the net rather than simply shake hands.

Tennis: French Open 2010 Men’s singles Top 10 players

Roland Garros, The French Open 2010 the clay court fight opens today. Now the topic is Who stands in the top rank after completion. So, it is time to check the ranks of the tennis players with their ranks. Roger Federer stands in Ranks #1 followed by rafal nadal and Novak Djokovic in second and third ranks. Federer have to reach semi finals to keep the rank. But for rafal nadal, have to take the tropy and also federer have to return back before semi's to take rank # 1.

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank # 1 Roger Federer

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank # 2 Rafal Nadal

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #3 Novak Djokovic

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #4 Andy Murray

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #5 Juan Martin del Potro

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #6 Nikolay Davydenko

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #7 Robin Soderling

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #8 Andy Roddick

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #9 Fernando Verdasco

Men's Singles 2010 ATA Rank #10 Jo wilfried Tsonga

Tennis Top Five Seeded Men's

Tennis top # 1 Rafeael Nadal forehand shot photo

Tennis top # 2 Roger Federer back hand shot photo

Tennis top # 3 Noavak Djokovic Shirtless hot pics

Tennis top # 4 Andy Murray

Tennis top # 5 Jo Wilifried Tsonga A Happy Smile

Novak Djokovic Pics and Biography

Novak Djokovic, born May 22, 1987 in Belgrade, Serbia, Yugoslavia, is a Serbian tennis player, currently ranked 3rd in the world on the ATP Tour
(as of Oct 2008.)

Novak Djokovic
Mid-2006 Nole has been coached by the Slovak Marian Vajda, and this collaboration has proved to be - a big hit!

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Djokovic began playing at age four and made his pro debut at 16. His father, Srdjan and mother, Dijana own a pizzeria and pancake restaurant on a mountain in Serbia for the last 15 years. Hisfather, uncle and aunt were all professional skiers and his father was also an excellent soccer player. Originally, his father wanted him to be a soccer player or skier but excelled in tennis at an early age.

Djokovic credits his family as inspiration for giving him so much support and says he wouldn't be able to be where he is without their help.

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An up-and-coming player at 20 years of age, Djokovic has already proven himself to be an all-court player with an abundance of talent. He started 2006 ranked 78th, but with an excellent run to the quarter-finals in Roland Garros and a 4th round at Wimbledon, he found himself in the top 40. Just three weeks after Wimbledon he won his maiden title in Amersfoort without losing a set defeating Nicolas Massu in the final.

In 2007, his performances in the Masters Series events at Indian Wells and Miami, where he was runner-up and champion respectively, has seen him move well into the world's top ten. His best showing in a Grand Slam was reaching the semi-finals of the French Open and Wimbledon in 2007 where he lost both times to Rafael Nadal.

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Tennis: Djokovic captures Masters Cup championship

Djokovic beats Davydenko in final: Novak Djokovic's victory celebration turned out to be more dangerous than his opponent.
Jubilant after overwhelming Russia's Nikolay Davydenko 6-1, 7-5 in the Masters Cup final Sunday in Shanghai, China, Djokovic tossed just about everything in reach — two rackets, wristbands and his sweat-soaked shirt — into the cheering crowd.
The 21-year-old from Serbia headed to a box where his coach, family and a former Miss Universe were standing and cheering.
A joyous group hug ensued. When Djokovic walked away, he realized he had cut his left hand at some point. He had to ask a trainer to apply a bandage before the awards ceremony.

"You don't feel the pain in the moments of happiness," he said.

Djokovic won $625,000 and a Mercedes sport-utility vehicle. He got into the SUV on the court and honked the horn.


Djokovic & Sharapova in NEWS Head lines

Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

Djokovic, the tennnis player

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Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic Bio
* Began playing at age four and made his pro debut at 16
* Nicknamed Nole
* Father, Srdjan and mother, Dijana own a pizzeria and pancake restaurant on a mountain in Serbia for last 15 years
* Father, uncle and aunt were all professional skiers and his father was also an excellent soccer player
* His father wanted him to be a soccer player or skier but excelled in tennis at an early age
* Credits his family as inspiration for giving him so much support and says he wouldn’t be able to be where he is without their help
* Younger brothers Marko (19) and Djordje (13) are both in school and play tennis
* Idol growing up was Pete Sampras
* At age 12, attended Niki Pilic Academy in Munich and practiced there for almost two years before returning to Belgrade
* Speaks Serbian, Italian, German and English
* Favorite surface is hard courts but considers himself an all around player
* Best shot is backhand down the line
* As a junior, advanced to Australian Open junior singles and doubles SF (w/Jenkins) in 2004
* Has an 11-3 career singles record in eight Davis Cup ties since 2004
* His family invited 50 underprivileged Kosovo-Serb children to Belgrade in September 2007 to be courtside for Serbia-Australia Davis Cup World Group tie
* Appeared in September 2007 Vogue Magazine
* Named 2006 ATP Most Improved Player of Year
* Coached by former ATP pro and Slovak Republic native Marian Vajda (since June 2006).