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 | Djokovic closer to first place9-05-2011 |
Novak Djokovic is in an excellent position to attack the first place in the world rankings after yesterday's triumph in the Masters in Madrid. Serbian increased to 34 games his series of victories, having defeated this № 1 Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-4 in the finals of the tournament in the Spanish capital. The Spanish left-hander this was the first defeat on clay in nearly two years when he lost by Robin Soderling in the fourth round at Roland Garros 2009. Now Nadal has to defend points from the Masters in Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Nole task is much easier to view that last year in this period he recorded two quarterfinal appearances and semi-finals of Wimbledon. So Djokovic is a great chance of his dream - to lead the world rankings. "I went on court with the thought that I could win," said the Serb after the game. "I'm happy with the way I played. To beat Nadal on clay is a big problem and I can only be glad that I managed. If you continue to win, will be close to first place, but I try not to think about as just started its season on clay courts. To win two tournaments on clay is a wonderful start, but now concentrate on the upcoming contests. I know that if I want to become № 1, must play well consistently, week after week, "added Nole. "Obviously, did not play my best tennis," Nadal said. "Can not say I played terrible, just normal, but this is insufficient against Djokovic, praised his rival Spaniard. Djokovic lost last match on 27 November 2010 in London by Roger Federer. A good start to the season has registered only John McEnroe in 1984 with 42 consecutive pobEddie.