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 | Djokovic started with a dramatic victory30-11-2011 |
Number 1 in the world Novak Djokovic (Serbia) machbol save win over Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic) in his first match of Group "A" final ATP tournament in London. Djokovic prevailed over difficult Berdych placed seventh with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) after the 2:39 game. The Serb, who in recent weeks, recovering from right shoulder injury, started tentatively and lost the first four games of the match, which proved decisive for the outcome of the first set, informed BTA. Djokovic gradually began to find his game in the second half and had major problems. Berdych squandered in advance of the third set 4-2, then missed a forehand machbol after the network and serve at 6-5 to their opponents. This led to a tiebreak in which Serb dominated and gave only three points to their opponents. "It was my worst match of the U.S. Open," said Djokovic, who won three of four Grand Slam tournaments during the season except for "Roland Garros" and replace Rafael Nadal (Spain) from first place in the world rankings. "I'm not particularly happy with my game. I know that does not play the required level, but his victory is a victory." Added the Serb who has only 4 losses in 74 games this season. Berdych did regret missed opportunities. "Maybe at risk too match points, but I generally play well. This was my chance to finish the meeting but failed to take," said Berdych. In the other match of the group David Ferrer (Spain) beat representative of the hosts Andy Murray 6-4, 7-5. After the match Murray complained of trauma in the adductors and hinted that it may terminate its participation in the tournament.