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Novak Djokovic underlined his new status as the world’s top tennis player by shattering Rafael Nadal’s winning streak at Wimbledon to add his own name to the roll of honour at The Championships for the first time.
The 24-year-old Serb, with his country’s president watching from the Royal Box, won 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 in two hours 28 minutes to continue his domination of tennis – and Nadal in particular – throughout this most amazing season in his career. Five times in succession he has now defeated the Spaniard in finals, but none were as important or will taste as sweet as this.
Djokovic is the first from his country to capture a Wimbledon singles title and his joy as a Nadal backhand sailed over the baseline was unconfined. He fell flat on his back, arose with both arms uplifted before squatting down with his head in his hands to briefly contemplate what he had achieved.
Roger Federer set up a meeting with Rafael Nadal in the final of the French Open tennis final in Roland Garros after ending Novak Djokovic‘s 43-match unbeaten run in spectacular fashion.
Federer, chasing a 17th Grand Slam, sealed a memorable 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5) win in three hours 39 minutes.
The 29-year-old Swiss edged a pulsating first set on a tie-break and took the second with a barrage of groundstrokes.
A clearly rattled Djokovic roared back in the third set but Federer, serving magnificently, was not to be denied.
Rafael Nadal admitted yesterday that his number one spot might be under threat this summer from Serbian Novak Djokovic.
Djokovic stayed unbeaten in 2011 by beating top-ranked Spaniard Nadal in a thrilling Sony Ericsson Open final in Miami.
The Australian Open champion won 4-6 6-3 7-6 (7/4) to pick up his 24th straight win this year, backing up his Indian Wells final win over Nadal a fortnight ago.
“I think he’s going to be number one,” said Nadal.
“It’s difficult for me to say my goal is be number one. My goal is to be competitive in every tournament. If I do that, I’m going to have my chance to be number one.
Novak Djokovic moved a little closer to the number one spot in tennis by beating Rafael Nadal in the BNP Paribas Open final in Indian Wells.
The Serbian, who guaranteed the number two ranking by defeating Roger Federer in the semis, beat Nadal 4-6 6-3 6-2 in two hours and 25 minutes.
Djokovic, who won the Australian Open in January, remains unbeaten in 2011 following his 18th victory of the year.
He will move up to second in the rankings – behind Nadal – on Monday.
And after defeating the Spaniard in a final for the first time in six attempts, he will surely have his sights set on overhauling him for top spot soon.
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