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 | PHOTOS: Djokovic startled by a heavy mask match2-11-2011 |
Novak Djokovic double frighten fans of the tournament in Basel, going to court for the match from the first round with fearsome mask, and then was close to the loss of Xavier malícia before you beat him 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 . Serbian number 1 Halloween celebrated each year by now and did not fail to do so, appearing on the court with a Joker mask. Djokovic missed the last two months due to back injury and was clearly out of rhythm. He won the first set of samples after the opponent twice, but it was disconcerting in the second half and equalized malícia experienced. Won three Grand Slam titles this year, Djokovic led 3-0 in the decisive set, but crack when served for the match at 5-4. He still managed to achieve a new breakthrough and reach success after two hours and 12 minutes in front of fans and the mask, which stood on his chair. "She looked at me throughout the match. It was pretty scary, "joked after the match Nole. "I did not do a particularly good match. I played very strong games this year, but now most importantly, I feel better physically on the court, "the Serb. In the next round he will face the winner of the pair Tobias Kamke - Lukas Kobo. Surprising loss in the first round allowed the Czech Republic's Tomas Berdych, who was defeated by Kei Nishikori in three sets. Japanese record win 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 and will face Andrea Seppi in the second round. Recorded more victories yesterday Jarkko Nieminen, Ivan Ljubicic and Stanislas Wawrinka.