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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, No. 3 worldwide, spoke with Britain’s Andy Murray (No. 5), whom he defeated in the Australian Open final, could join together in the double Masters 1000 Indian Wells Sportske Novosti reported Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic

“We talked to Melbourne the opportunity to play doubles together in Indian Wells and I will mention again (this possibility) with him, ” Djokovic said, quoted by the daily sports Serbian.

The world No 3 said he did not press the issue after the final won in straight sets (6-4, 6-2, 6-3): “If it is to attack the double certainly we will play together. ”

Both players 23 years old, born a week apart in May 1987, maintained a long friendship.

Andy Murray eliminated Jurgen Melzer in straight sets 6-3, 6-1, 6-1, Monday at the Australian Open for the second consecutive year.

Finalist in 2010 ended the match with an ace and will play in the quarterfinals Alexandr Dolgopolov, who upset fourth-seeded Robin Soderling.

Robin Soderling

Soderling, a finalist at Roland Garros, was eliminated bowing 1-6, 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 in the fourth round against Dolgopolov.

Soderling won the tournament Preparatory Brisbane without losing a single round and had not conceded a set in Melbourne before crossing swords with the 22 year old Ukrainian, who reached the quarterfinals in his first year at this major tournament.

The reverse cross Dolgopolov that led to his first match was a good example of the winners 50 shots he faced to a successful Soderling stunned. The Swede is the player with the highest ranking to be removed from the table for men.

Soderling saved three match points, but his career ended with another unforced error, his 51st of the meeting.

The Swede had 26 years of age lost his service twice a year, but it has been broken nine times Dolgopolov in this game.

“I try to find the weakness of my opponent that he is not comfortable in the game – then if I am likely to hit winners, it’s my game Soderling is one the most powerful on the track, but I was able to read very well service, described Dolgopolov.

“I saw his shots very well, and this has paid off. ”

Dolgopolov told that as a child, his father worked as a trainer with former Ukrainian player Andrei Medvedev, then he would sometimes hit balls with the players when they were training.

“I obviously had some good moments. I can sometimes be annoying for players to play with me. It was a nice way to start a career in tennis. “

Roger Federer and Andy Murray both won their first match in the finals of ATP on Sunday, each with victories in two innings in the first day of the tournament which concludes the season.

Federer beat David Ferrer 6-1, 6-4 on the ground inside the O2 Arena, while Murray defeated Robin Soderling 6-2, 6-4.

Murray, Federer, Soderling and Ferrer in group B.

In group A, hostilities begin Monday: The number one Rafael Nadal will take on Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic, while play against Tomas Berdych.

Sunday, Murray has limited success with the forehand of Soderling, who has signed only five shots of winning this way.

The Swede reached the final at Roland Garros and has won the Paris Masters this year.

“I played very intelligently,” said Murray. In the second set, there were many long rallies and I was often on the defensive, but I kept the same tactics and I survived. ”

The Briton has faced only one break point, converting itself three of its six occasions like that.

“He defended himself very well,” said Soderling. Sometimes I was hitting the ball very hard, I tried to be aggressive. Every time I went to the net, he left a very good shot. I did better in the second set but it was better than me. ”

In doubles, the American favorites Bob and Mike Bryan were right Austrian Jurgen Melzer and German Philipp Petzschner, 6-3, 7-5.

Poles Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski defeated the Czech Lukas Dlouhy and Leander Paes of India 6-3, 7-6 (3).

Andy Murray overcame an erratic Federer 6-3, 6-2 in Shanghai Masters final on Sunday won his second title of the year.

Murray had four broken against the Swiss star, in addition to save six break points. He tallied six aces, three against Federer.

The Scot, who has not lost set in the tournament, Federer has now beaten eight times in 13 games, including the last two.

“I love the challenge of a game against him. I’m not afraid when I confront,” said Murray. I do not know if my game is tailor made to do well against him, but I played against Roger that some of my best games. ”

Federer finds the second in the ATP by virtue of its place in the final. He was trying to add to his record 64th title, which would have placed him tied with Pete Sampras in the fourth row of history in this area.

Federer committed several unforced errors, especially on the forehand. Three on a double fault and have also given a break to Murray in the first game of the match.

The Swiss had four break points early in the second set but Murray got off with brio in the service and a brilliant backhand passing, the latter after a lengthy exchange. The Briton was not worried by the result, adding two more breaks.

“In missing so many important shots, and repeatedly, it took away a lot of confidence, acknowledged Federer. The ground always seemed to become smaller and smaller, and the credit for that certainly goes to Andy.”

After beating Federer in the final of the Rogers Cup in Toronto in August, Murray had not gone beyond the quarterfinals in three tournaments following. He was defeated in the third round at Flushing Meadows.

With his victory in the third round on Thursday, Murray became the fourth to qualify for the finals of the ATP next month in London. There will also be the number one Rafael Nadal, Federer and Djokovic, among others.

Andy Murray became the first player in over a decade to successfully defend his title at the Rogers Cup on Sunday, beating Roger Federer 7-5, 7-5 in the final in Toronto.

The Scottish 23-year-old triumphed after many delays because of rain at the Rexall Centre. His victory brought him $ 443,500, while Switzerland has grown to $ 222,000.

“It’s always nice to win a tournament,” Murray said. This is the first time I beat Roger and Rafa in a single tournament, which is much more pleasant. And I have not lost inning against one or the other – so it’s good for my confidence for the coming weeks. ”

It was the first confrontation between the two men since January 31, when Federer won their matches in straight sets at the Australian Open to earn a 16th Grand Slam title – more than any other player in tennis history .

Andre Agassi was the last person to defend his title successfully in the Canadian tournament, in 1995.

“I feel fine,” Murray said. Every time you win a tournament, you’re obviously incredibly happy. You’re relieved, especially after a game like today where you lead when interrupted by the rain, allowing him to return in force. ”

Rain delayed the start of the meeting 15 minutes, and when the game was finally put into motion, Murray, Federer seemed to drive the stadium even before the seats of the spectators are dried. The defending champion of the tournament has quickly broke the service of Switzerland, then relapsed to take a 3-0 lead before the mark of 10 minutes is taken.

Federer had arrived in Toronto with the hope of finding his form of yesteryear, six weeks after playing his last match – a defeat in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon.

He had caused a first gesture in the right direction by requiring the help of a coach (American Paul Annacone). He then said he “would love to win Wimbledon 10 others, five other Roland Garros, a gold medal in London, a Davis Cup and, in short, what you want”.

After being limited to two points in the first two games on Sunday, Federer came from behind and sounded the charge in the first inning. He scrambled equal to 5-5 with a double fault from Murray, but was broken in turn and had to concede the first set in Columbia.

Murray was in the service after Federer had taken a 2-1 lead in the second set when rain played its part. The players are back under their umbrella, then headed to the locker room for another break – this time 45 minutes.

Murray then held serve and tied the second set 2-2, but the referee has again asked both men to retreat under their umbrella.

A storm swept across the stage at the stroke of 16h, forcing the runners to return to the locker room. The game resumed at 17h, with Murray serving. The latter now had a 3-2 lead in the second inning.

Federer seemed to find its energy while scattered clouds in the sky, but could not elucidate the service of Britain – particularly when it reaches peak of 220 km / h.

Murray broke Federer to take the lead 6-5 and served for the match. This duel of titans finally ended when Federer sent his return out of bounds after a series of sensational forehand from Murray.

“I think he played well, admitted Federer. He does not give me much and has served in key moments at the end. He deserves the victory.”

Rafael Nadal will play his fourth final at Wimbledon on Sunday, after defeating Andy Murray in three sets.

The Spaniard has shown his best Friday as he took the measure of Columbia, seeded fourth, 6-4, 7-6 (6), 6-4. He needs one more win his second Wimbledon title and eighth in a Grand Slam.

Nadal’s opponent Sunday will be the Czech Tomas Berdych, who beat Novak Djokovic in three sets in the other semifinal.

Nadal has dashed hopes of Murray to become the first Briton to win the tournament since Fred Perry English in 1936. No representative of the Queen has reached the Wimbledon final since Bunny Austin in 1938.

The Scot has not played badly but never had a real impact on important points.

A single break was enough for Nadal to take the first set in 37 minutes, without ever having given any opportunity to Murray rob him of his commitment.

Unable to convert two break points in the second set, when Murray has transferred after a tiebreak won 8-6 by the Spaniard, after 63 minutes.

Murray, aged 23, has raised hopes in the third set when he took a 4-2 lead. But Nadal then removed the four games following control of the proceedings.

“I had a very good game, he takes to beat Andy,” said Nadal.

“I have not done a bad game at all, for his part, Murray revealed. I did not fully returned, but otherwise my game was pretty good. I sometimes put in a good position, but I don ‘I could not enjoy it. ”

In the first semifinal of the day, Berdych, who had created a huge surprise with the six-time champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals, continued its momentum by winning 6-3, 7-6 (9) 6-3.

Berdych, aged 24, is the first Czech to reach the final of Wimbledon since Ivan Lendl in 1987. January Kodes is the only Czech to win the title in men in 1973.

“The feeling is absolutely incredible. It’s really hard to describe,” said Berdych. I think for any young person who begins to hit balls, it’s a dream to be in the final of any Grand Slam. It’s definitely the biggest tournament for me. ”

Berdych dictated play for most of the match with his powerful forehand service and lightning. He took control of the match by winning a dramatic tiebreaker in the second set. He lost his serve only once in 16 games and he broke Djokovic at three occasions. The Czech has totaled 11 aces, 34 moves Winners and committed only 17 unforced errors.

This is the first victory at the expense of Berdych Djokovic after two defeats.

Djokovic, winner of the Australian Open in 2008, failed in his attempt to reach his third final of a Grand Slam.

The Serb has not helped his cause with eight double faults, including two in a row in the eighth game of the third set to concede its service and enable Berdych serving for the match.

The second set, which required 70 minutes, constituted in itself a mini-game in the match with some spectacular shots, controversial decisions, changes of pace and saved in extremis points in a tiebreaker caper .

With Berdych serving and ahead 6-5, Djokovic got his first break to force the holding of the tiebreaker. Led 6-2 in the tiebreaker, Djokovic saved five balls then set and he finally gave up on a double fault at 10-9.

Andy Murray still in its guns for the defense of the Masters title in Cincinnati in 1000 (United States). The Dumblane won Julien Bennetteau quarters, but with trouble, and sealed its ticket to the semis.

The Scots Andy Murray (3) imposed on the French Julien Bennetteau (LL) for an overall score of 4-6, 6-3 and 6-1 after two hours and eleven minutes of play. The tennis Bourg-en-Bresse, which entered the picture as’ lucky loser ‘after the benefit of weary resignation of Juan Martin del Potro, struggling to put the world number 2, but will deflate a while Murray revived to spend to the semifinals of a tournament won last year.

Andy Murray

The match was not great quality but a high intensity in the beating from both sides of the track. From the first point was that the draw would be the denominator to take into account and we were the first choices when they break. First to Bennetteau, which squandered a 15-40 in the fourth game and then breaking Murray contrabreak and the French, who demonstrated knowledge stand at the bottom of the track and get on the net to put pressure on its rival. Such was the success, which ultimately Bennetteau join the first part of game after 44 minutes and after that Murray committed his sixth double fault of the crash.

The Englishman was not in the game, nor is it physically noticed on the go-slow or animations; proof is that he paid his mistakes with the judge chair and lost concentration at key moments. For example, in the second game of the second set, where after enjoying a 40-0, bowing his service ended. That was the final wake-up call for Murray awoke that time, it was pointed out four consecutive games and managed to administer the income until the gain in September, matching the light in a virtual way.

If Bennetteau hitherto had the best tennis of his face, suddenly rose to give the worst. The blows were transformed into winners errors not forced to play first came to losing the lead with their second and the physical toll on the French did. That benefited a resurgence Murray, who broke the French service in the fourth game and ended up closing the game in a comfortable way. His next opponent in semifinals, will be the Swiss Roger Federer, who won in straight sets to Lleyton Hewitt. Federer and Murray has been measured on eight occasions, with a wealth of friendly Scots 2-6. The last four duels between the two ended in victory for Murray, including two this season (semifinals in Doha and Indian Wells).