Sunday, May 3, 2009

Djokovic rallies to set up Nadal final showdown

. Sunday, May 3, 2009

Holder Novak Djokovic took advantage of Roger Federer's slump after a rain break to win 4-6 6-3 6-3 on Saturday to set up a Rome Masters final against world number one Rafael Nadal.

Nadal, a triple champion here, powered past Chilean 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez 6-3 6-3.

"He's going to be the favourite to win again," the third-ranked Djokovic told reporters. "But I have my chances especially after the great performance in Monte Carlo (last month).

"I learned I have to play every point against him," added the Serb who took Nadal to three sets in the Monte Carlo Masters final.

"That's what I'm going to try to do tomorrow. Physically prepare to be ready to play long rallies and wait for the chances."

Second seed Federer, yet to win a title this year, looked to be cruising when leading 6-4 2-1 but rain then stopped play for about an hour.

The Swiss broke in the ninth game when Djokovic, whose concentration had been disturbed by a spectator whistling just as he was about to take his second serve, hit a forehand long.

Federer went on to claim the first set before breaking the 21-year-old Serb again at the start of the second. link....

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