Djokovic, lurking

Novak Djokovic is closer to regain first place in the ranking. The victory in the final of the Shanghai Masters 1000 allowed long distance shrink with Roger Federer, the current leader, who from today will have a lead of just 195 over the Serb. But it was not easy for Nole getting his first tournament crown in Chinese. He had to fight for nearly three hours and saving five match points against to defeat 5-7, 7-6 (13-11), 6-3 to Andy Murray. In the first set, both players risked a lot with their services and prioritized aggressive play, which led to mistakes. The result was a pure partial breakdown: seven in all. Djokovic could have taken the sleeve when, in the tenth game, came close to staying with the breakdown of the British. But they took advantage. In the next game, Murray got a new break and then took over the set. The Serb was pure frustration and vented his anger throwing his racket to the ground. Thus started the second race. Murray continued to play close to the limit with swift movements and adjusting their strokes to the lines, while the Serb was not around the match. The Scot took the opportunity to take a 5-4 lead and had a chance to serve for the match. But when pulled with the score 30-0, Nole pulled out of the hat one Big Willy , saved a championship point and began his comeback. After getting a break in the tenth game , to match all five, Djokovic took the definition to the tiebreaker , which Murray ordered another four match points (when I was up 6-4, 6-5, 8-7 and 10 -9). But the world number two lost his cool, saved them all and then took over the set, to keep title hopes alive. That partial victory gave a great jerk Nole mood. In the final quarter, the Serb was very confident with his serve and did not have many problems to impose their game. Murray, affected by cramps in his left leg, lost his serve in the seventh game. And in the ninth, breaking the Serb again and sealed the outcome. For the Scots, was his first defeat in Shanghai tournament that was crowned in 2010 and 2011. "It is difficult to determine who was the best in the end, as it was very even at all times," admitted Djokovic, who won the 33rd trophy of his career and the fifth year. In addition, the title of Shanghai, its 13th in a Masters 1000, it became the only player to win seven of the nine tournaments this category. Besides the Chinese pageant, was crowned in Canada, Miami, Rome, Madrid, Paris and Indian Wells. Now, the Serb will focus on the European indoor tour which will seek to "find consistent results to have the option of returning to first place in the ranking. It's my biggest goal right now . " And every time, is closer to fulfilling it.

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Djokovic-Murray final in Shanghai

Fulminated Djokovic Berdych 6-3, 6-4 in 85 minutes to reach the final for the first time in this tournament, while Murray, winner of the past two years, sentenced to Federer 6-4, 6-4, in 98 minutes in a repeat of the recent Wimbledon finals and London Olympics. The big remaining Murray was instrumental in the tenth victory over Federer (10-8 overall and 6-1 in Masters 1000) in one of the classics of the sport. The Scot has always played well at the end of the year, but this time was made in Shanghai with an aggressiveness that was lacking, perhaps because it has gained in confidence after getting his first major in New York. In the rest, deep and devastating to take the initiative, based on its strategy of Dunblane to steal service three times world number one after having eleven times. Federer committed five double faults, some of them at key moments and in the fifth game of the second set, and 33 unforced errors. The match was interrupted by rain with 5-4 to Murray and serve in the second set. And the retractable roof Qi Zhong Stadium closed its eight plates in sheets of the lotus flower, for the first time this year. The heavy rain forced a flock of 30 workers jumped the track to dry while players had retreated to the locker room. After 35 minutes of waiting, Murray served to win the game and did wisely to improve its record in the Chinese economic capital with all wins, 12. His victory over Federer Rafael Nadal in Spanish protect shared with the Swiss record 1000 Masters titles tied at 21. Earlier, in a powerful show of strength and definition in his punches, the Australia Open champion earned his tenth win against Berdych, 9-0 on hard courts in one hour and 26 minutes. Masters Cup winner in the 2008 edition was held also in the Qi Zhong Stadium (then defeated Russian Nikolay Davydenko in the final) "Nole", has reached the end without dropping a set. The duel was to frame exchanges, with an insulting domain Djokovic barely gave the Czech margin in the first 20 minutes to stand with 5-1. But just as he was about to apuntillar Djokovic the match ball in the first set, double-faulted and Tomas came after the only break in his box. The joy was short-lived when Czech player who delivered the first set in 43 minutes after having disposed of a breaking ball in the ninth game. In the second Djokovic broke back in the third game and this was enough to lead him to victory at the first opportunity, with one-off spot. The Serb ended with five "aces", 25 winners and only 19 unforced errors. "He's the best receiver circuit and track their movements are incredible. Those two things are much for my game," admitted Berdych defeated. "I like to play aggressive and make others run, but that he did not hurt much.'s The second player in the world, trying to be first. Now it's hard to find a way to win and have a winning record against him" , said the Czech. Semifinalist twice, in 2009 against Andy Murray, Roger Federer and 2011 against the Serbian player had left before the road to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov, Spanish Feliciano Lopez and German Tommy Haas. And now Murray will face in search of the fifth title of the season, and after adding 69 victory of the year. "I'm ready for tomorrow with anyone touch me," Djokovic said before knowing who would be his opponent. "It's more aggressive, it shows on the track. Strike over right, that was not the best before. Has improved this year and that punch is more confident on the court, believes in himself. And there have come results. has won a Grand Slam, "Murray said of the Serb, recalling how the Scot has won in the last two occasions, in the semifinals of the Olympic Games and in the final of the U.S. Open. "I do not believe in the word revenge, I never like revenge. Just play tennis and try to win every game he played," said Djokovic, who will fight for the title number 13 of a Masters 1000 tournament.

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Shanghai Masters: Murray remains Federer's nightmare

Olympic champion Andy Murray is looking for a great semi-final appearance in the final of the Shanghai Masters. The Scot defeated world number one Roger Federer, with 6:4, 6:4 and kept his shot at the title hat-trick. In the finale of the doped with $ 3,530,000 ATP tournament meets Murray Novak Djokovic, who defeated the world number Seventh Thomas Berdych of the Czech Republic.Three double faults in a row, many "unforced errors" and a weather god who appeared unrepentant. The day of the "Qi Zhong Tennis Center" in Shanghai was forgotten for the world number one Roger Federer is now truly a for. Andy Murray, however, wanted to succeed in the teeming metropolis of almost everything. The much-anticipated semi-final between the current number three and number one was right on pace plenty. Federer, however, acted from the beginning to occur constantly, contributed to numerous errors and fell at his serve again in distress. Murray Federer attacked with strong returns, showed his exceptional defensive game and dominated the Swiss from the baseline. "He pitched his standards not very good, so I was able to go aggressive in his second serve," said the Scot, who could beat Federer in his last great triumph in the final of the Olympic Games. After break and re-break at the beginning of the game, it came with the score at 2-2 in the first set already for pre-decision. Federer allowed himself no less than three successive double faults. Not only in the audience shouted it produces a mixture of horror and disbelief. Murray also was not what happened after the game have really true. "I've seen him in his entire career just yet." Murray used the Federer-blackout and went with a 3-2 lead. Federer was due indeed hold his service games, the first sentence was, however, went so fast. Murray secured his first pass unchallenged by 6:4.

Rain interruptions do not help Federer

The second set began as the first had left off. Murray acted dominant and confident erspielte directly in charge Federer six break points. But then the rain began. Federer sought a dialogue with the chair umpire and called for a stoppage in play. The referee heard the pleas of the Swiss, however. He closed the hall roof and interrupted the match for six minutes. A little later it went. With the first and also best rally of the match to Federer took immediately after the restart, the advantage and turned an ace to win game. However, it should remain only a short gasp. The score is 2:2 40:0 Federer was already in the lead before Murray fought back, and the Swiss with two brilliant forehand Winnern the service game took off. Murray was able to maintain its service to the end and could not bring a new, nearly 30-minute rain delay from the rest. After a short "breather" in the cabin Murray won with a score of 6:4 and 5:4 his service game, and converted his first match point unchallenged for the final.

Hat-trick and number-1 race

Over the past two years, Andy Murray was in the teeming metropolis lift the trophy in the air. And so the Scot now has a unique opportunity to secure themselves the Shanghai title hat-trick. 2011 he won against Spaniard David Ferrer. In 2010 he won against Roger Federer prevailed. Federer's defeat means the battle for the No. 1 position in the world rankings a setback. His closest rival, Djokovic sits the Swiss now tight in the neck. However, Federer succeeded with his quarter-final collection already something special. One day after the final between Murray and Djokovic, he is in his 300th Weeks go as Numnmer 1 in the world.

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Federer, 300 weeks as number 1 Fly to the quarterfinals with Djokovic and Murray

New record in Shanghai beats countryman Wawrinka and make sure the 300 th week the top ATP. Tsonga exceeds for the first time in 2012 the 3rd round of a Masters 1000: beat Baghdatis, Berdych is. Well Nole: double 6-3 against Feliciano Lopez. Positive debut for the Scot: 6-2 6-2 to Dolgopolov. In Osaka out Zheng, seeded number 2. Beating with an exhausting 4-6 7-6 (4) 6-0 Stanislas Wawrinka in the second round of the Shanghai Masters 1000, Roger Federer ensures that you keep ahead of the world even at the end of this tournament, whatever its conclusion. Monday the Swiss will begin the week number 300 at the top of world tennis. A record that was already that since July, but the round figure makes it even more impressive. It is not over. Federer this year has the opportunity to match - this time only partially - another record of his youth idol, Pete Sampras: not close to the 2012 number 1, it would be for him the sixth season closed by the first player in the world , even if not consecutive (as instead managed to Sampras). Competition is tougher than ever, since Novak Djokovic remains the favorite for the number one at the end of the season.Waiting to better understand how close the year the Fab Four, in Shanghai the first big qualified for the quarter was Jo-Wilfried Tsonga: French, seeded fifth, arrives for the first time this season in the top eight of a Masters 1000. To achieve struggled more than expected losing service immediately, unless immediately recover the break and then close the 6-2 thanks to 12 unforced errors Baghdatis. In the second set the Cypriot causing problems Tsonga played better, but the tiebreak won the day the Alps.Friday Tsonga will face Tomas Berdych: czech suffered against Querrey won the third set (6-2 6-7 6-4). Cilic is also due to arrive in the third set to overcome the obstacle Verdasco: Spanish won the first set 6-4, then collapsed with a 6-1 6-4 Croatian secured the match comeback. No problem for Novak Djokovic: The Serbian defeated Feliciano Lopez 6-3 with a double by winning the fiftieth victory in 51 matches played against an opponent outside the top ten. Even less suffered the onset of Murray, who had passed the first two rounds without playing: the Scottish places a very high percentage of the first (73%) and yields Dolgopolov 6-2 6-2 in 57 minutes. The quarter Olympian will face Stepanek, who beat Isner in three sets (6-4 6-7 6-3). Last to qualify, the German Tommy Haas, the protagonist of a fast Tipsarevic 6-2 6-1 on an off. The second-seeded Zheng Jie, out in the second round in Osaka (indoor tournament WTA International from $ 220,000). The Chinese number 24 in the rankings, sold to the French Pauline Parmentier 6-3 6-4, in 73 th place in the ranking. Next, the young Heather Watson, 20 years old got the better of Spain's Medina Garrigues in three sets, losing the first in the tiebreak 6-2 6-3 and closing the later ones.Exceed the turn even the South African Scheepers beats noticeably Lucic in straight sets (6-2 6-2) and Laura Robson 6-4 with a double that gets rid of the Chinese Yi-Miao Zhou.

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Federer retains lead in tennis world rankings

Roger Federer retained top of the world rankings for the ATP issued Monday. Where he was on the top of the list with 11805 points, followed by Novak Djokovic in the second place with 10970 points. And occupies Andy Murray finished third, followed by Spaniard Rafael Nadal and his compatriot David Ferrer in the fourth and fifth. The Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to the sixth center and retreat Czech Tomas Berdych to seventh place.

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Tennis, Shanghai But who wants a piece of Roger Federer?

Roger Federer does not happen in the conquered land adjacent to Shanghai.The World No. 1 has been the subject of death threats, forcing him to be very discreet in China. A rare event that raises the question of the safety of players. "Know that I'm going to kill Roger Federer." With these few words posted on a website very popular sport in China, on September 25, a user is currently the local police in turmoil. And especially as to illustrate his writings, "Blue Cat" is allowed to attach a photo of Switzerland beheaded, lying on the ground, before repeating his warnings. Result: now the authorities redouble vigilance as the Basel native put his suitcases in China (finally) grab this tournament that is lacking in his name. "If someone really wants to kill ..." "We are investigating. Federer arrived in China and we have already tightened security measures around him. We hope that these threats are only verbal but we can not be sure. We must secure the player and his family , "said officially one of the leaders of the penultimate Masters 1000 of the season. For its part, the Basel tournament has not provided a safety measure before receiving the special child in the country in a fortnight. Death threats deemed serious enough to force Federer not land at the main airport in Shanghai but in a more discreet. The world No. 1 made ​​a stop in Pudong and will not make a single public workout this week. Supporters world No. 1 will therefore have to be a reason and observe remotely try to consolidate its position at the top of the ATP rankings. " We have decided not to let the audience get too close to the end of the short matches. And ask the fans to be lenient, if not sign autographs. " Asked about this event rare on the professional circuit, his compatriot Marc Rosset took the opportunity to remember that tennis players were particularly vulnerable.  "While security at football matches has been strengthened, I think if someone really wants to kill a tennis player, it's going to happen, dropped bluntly Olympic champion in 1992 on the site 20Minutes.ch . Everyone can know where you guys staying and nobody can stop anyone to rent a room in the same hotel . The bodyguards have a deterrent effect, but they could not prevent a sniper with a sniper rifle to kill a player. "  Hopefully Federer is the only one to speak powder Shanghai by Sunday ...

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Federer: "I'm exhausted, I need to leave"

The 2012 was to return to the highest level and recapture the number one in the ATP rankings. But Roger Federer, at 31 years, knows that the body recovering from a thousand battles needs to pull out of breath and unwind. So, after 69 matches played over the past nine months, the Swiss came out into the open. "I have a tremendous need for holidays-said-. I'm tired, exhausted. I need to unplug for a while and then see what I can do. I haven't programmed in which events take part between now and the end of the year and, though there is some idea, there may be new. I need to assess what is important. "

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Federer and the dark side of night

The dark theme song of the intergalactic villain Darth Vader from "Stars Wars" came as Roger Federer on Wednesday night, the Arthur Ashe Stadium-entered. It seemed the right Overture to "King of the Night" to be, which is very late in the day to a dark threat to any opponent. 23 times, more than any other player, Federer had won a night session at Flushing Meadows, has never lost one. But as the world number one before midnight left the biggest tennis stadium in the world, sounded a sad final chord in the form of applause encouragingly. Federer was defeated in the quarterfinals by Tomas Berdych 6:7, 4:6, 6:3 and 3:6. The From the five-time champions shocked not only the fans, most of it on himself well. "I had expected of me that I'm playing better," said Federer, and it was obvious to him that he was, "I'm very disappointed." Mainly because he did not expect to lose. Not that night. After an outstanding summer, with his 17th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, the return to the number one and winning the silver medal at the Olympics, felt Federer again strong enough for the attack on the sixth U.S. Open trophy. "I'm currently playing so well that I can dictate who wins and who loses," Federer said before the tournament starts. But that night dictated only the Czech.

The man for the bitter defeats

Federer had hitherto kept in their duels usually prevail, but just Berdychs victories at the Athens Games in 2004 and the quarter-final triumph at Wimbledon two years ago count for Federer to his most painful defeats. "Felt a little bit like back in the day at Wimbledon," said Federer, "but I was too passive, now I was just not good form." Berdych but lots, although Federer immediately went to the break in the lead. "At the beginning he was very insecure," said the Swiss, "but I could not exploit enough because I breath away too many balls on the forehand." Contributed only 18 errors to Federer in the first round and took Berdych always more into the game. The big man with the mighty force of impact is the number seven in the world and should have been opportunities for a Grand Slam victory. But too often bends Berdych in the important games. And therefore hoped the audience, so it would come even after you re still lagging behind Federer.Especially since this was filmed only two games this season at the French Open and Wimbledon to 0:2 in sets. Federer and caught himself actually shrank the number of minor errors and Berdych could be to lose his cool. But while even with all of the decision in the fifth set counted, Berdych in the fourth round suddenly turned back on and played fantastic tennis with so much force that Federer was again out of step.

No rhythm, no plan, no goals?

"I knew that Tomas can be very dangerous when he plays well," he explained, "I thought I had the right tactic, but that did not work out." Berdych shone against it: "For me, today has it all fit."Federer, however not found his rhythm, and the timing was not right often. He did not want to move to the three-day break, which he had by the non-combat task of Mardy Fish in the previous round: "At Wimbledon, I had six and a half days' break times and still won the title." A year ago, Federer had been in New York for its off in similarly bad mood. But there was then a semi-final, the opponents Djokovic and he lost for the second time in a row, despite match ball against him.That was a completely different story. Losing to Berdych Federer had caught cold. You left him helpless, uncertain what priorities he would now tackle the rest of the season. A year ago, he turned the frustration into a furious autumn with the triumph at the Tour Finals as the crowning glory. But Federer was at the far end of this night of terror not from New York. "I have to look forward and attacking new targets. Whatever also are." But one can assume that the Empire is still fighting back.

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Tennis - U.S. Open (Men): Federer fell to top

Federer arrived launched

Tomas Berdych has a great game and had beaten Roger Federer in a Grand Slam (Wimbledon 2010), but in 2012 gave Federer guarantees much higher. Leading 11-4 before the match against Czech, he could count on was exceptional: a title at Wimbledon, a place of No. 1mondial a silver medal at the Olympics and a title in Cincinnati. " I've lived an incredible summer. Objectives have been achieved. But then I lost and I only think it " , he almost let go of the game with logically very difficult to digest the end of this state of grace, he who was 21-0 at night sessions.

Trapped by circumstances?

What about the incident Mardy Fish? Roger Federer played his third round on Saturday but his 8th was canceled Monday and he played his shift Wednesday: 4 days without a Grand Slam tournament. This episode reminds Fognini Djokovic at Roland Garros in 2011 when the Serbian break was also followed by a defeat.Downside: he played fire during his defeat in the semis. The Swiss, he made ​​a match a tone below it - and - waiting. " I do not think the program was a problem. I should arrive with full of energy and ready to fight. But hey who knows ... If I have this game more against Fish, I suddenly arrives with more confidence ... Maybe I did not have it with my other games. "

A sin of pride?

There were airs its final defeat in 2009 against Del Potro. Federer Berdych wanted to show he could play as fast as him and hit as hard as him. Yet it has sufficed to third until the middle of the fourth set he uses his backhand slice and its range of variation forehand for the machine fan speed goes awry. But he did not hold and started too late. " He has created more than me and that's why he won. The power was not a problem. " Federer has seen it too good too soon? " I feel that when I play well I dictate who will win and who will lose. It will take a special performance to beat me. But we must be careful when we say it and then when we play, " he said before the tournament.Some of his strength, he did not see it coming that day average or found a solution to an opponent inspired. " I was waiting for me a better game, I thought I would be very strong. I did not and it is a disappointment. " We began to think at the end of uncertainty for tennis fashion Big 4. Wednesday, the best player of the year with Novak Djokovic took a cold shower. Berdych and other eyebrow shrug:'' the next?''

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Fish gives up and Federer advances to quarterfinals in the U.S.

Roger Federer had free passage towards the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open on Monday when his opponent in the fourth round, Mardy Fish, withdrew from the tournament due to undisclosed health problems. They would play in Arthur Ashe Stadium center court this afternoon, but organizers of the competition said they notified the Fish could not act. The American, 23 head-to-key tournament, missed part of the season because of a heart disease and received treatment for an unspecified problem after the victory over Gilles Simon on Saturday night. Federer, world number one, not even lost a set in his current campaign at the U.S. Open. The Swiss 31-year old will now face Czech Tomas Berdych, who thrashed Spaniard Nicolas Almagro 7-6, 6-4, 6-1.

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Federer and Murray on Nadal: "become strong"

Roger Federer showed his confidence that the Spanish Rafael Nadal returns to the track before the end of the year, while Britain's Andy Murray adviritó to "become strong" "I am still confident he'll be fine for the rest of the season," Federer said in New York after reaching the second round of the Open U.S. courts. Federer said Nadal never spoke openly about it: "I never really talk about it, is very personal. But we are very open and honest." "I have a very good relationship with Rafa that is based on confidence. Obviously not good news, but it is only a possibility. I was shocked with the news," said the Swiss world number one ranking. Andy Murray, world number four, warned of what happened the last times that Nadal was injured."Never was a long time without playing and always comes back to be one of the best players in the world. So I expect the same this time. But take a little more time for the duration of the injury," said the Briton. "I know your problem exactemente knees, but I'm sure he will return stronger. Just need a little more time," said Murray, also in the second round of the U.S. Open.

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US Open: Federer gives another masterclass

Roger Federer seeded first still make every effort and is now in the third round of the U.S. Open after opening the evening session of the fourth day with an easy win against Germany's Bjorn Phau. Federer, who has no other purpose than to get his sixth Open title and the eighteenth Grand Slam, opened with Phau, who won 6-2, 6-3, 6-2, and secured their place in the third round where you will have to rival the Spanish Fernando Verdasco. The world number one finished the match with 15 aces (aces) and needed just one hour and 30 minutes to knock out the competition Phau, who is ranked number 83 in the world rankings. The victory allowed Federer, Wimbledon champion, set a winning record of 63-7 in their shares in the open and is poised to set new records. Federer will next opponent Verdasco, twenty-fifth seed, who managed to advance to the third round after overcoming a marathon match over four hours to compatriot Albert Ramos who won 7-6 (4), 5 - 7, 7-6 (5), 6-4.

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Federer king (again) of money

The world No. 1 is also the number one earning 54 million dollars in the last 12 months according to Forbes, 45 of which were in sponsorships and exhibitions. Perhaps this is why, at age 31, the Genius (tennis affairs) does not think to retire? Novak Djokovic is also the reigning U.S. Open and the favorite according to bookies and pundits, but it is still the man to beat him, Roger Federer. In many ways. The Best tout court, and especially off court, given what brings the latest rankings on the earnings of players to Forbes. Between July 2011 and July 2012 the Corps seems to have walked away with 54.3 million dollars (over 43 million), of which 9.3 in official tournaments and prize money among as many as 45 commercial contracts, performances and assorted appearances. Its main sponsor is Nike, which passes more than 10 million per year, but also Rolex, Gillette, Credit Suisse, Lindt and Mercedes are doing their part. For the # 1 most enduring in the history of Open tennis performances in particular are quite profitable: its employment base is around a million dollars, and the tour of five match " friendly "in South America in December, promises to be one of the most lucrative in history (and less tiring: Roger already sweating a little when playing seriously, let alone performance) for a tennis player. Infinite merit of his talent, his media appeal, of course, but also tennis in general. A sport increasingly globalized and pleasing the fans, who despite a terrible economic crisis that has lasted five years has never ceased to provide revenue more than generous to the top player. If someone searches for an explanation of the less noble passion to want to compete unchanged and the 31 year old bi-Swiss father, well 'this is a starting point not bad. Also according to estimates by Forbes, the top-ten ranking over the last 12 months have rummaged $ 212 million, 75 percent of which thanks to the sponsors and exhibitions. Doing the lion's share of the men are obviously the top three of the rankings, Federer himself, Djokovic and Nadal, although with the victory at the Olympics even Andy Murray should take a leap of quality (according to some analysts English gold in London could make around thirty million pounds a year in the coming seasons). In the women the number of collections is always one Maria Sharapova, to 27 million dollars, and probably also its new line of candy, Sugarpova, will replenish the check. If you're curious to know what are the richest players behind the duo Roger & Mary, here are the current prices of Forbes: 1) Roger Federer 54.3 million dollars 2) Rafael Nadal 32.4 3) Maria Sharapova 27.1 4) Novak Djokovic 19.8 5) Li Na 18.4 6) Serena Willliams 16.3 7) Caroline Wozniacki 13.7 8) Andy Murray 12 9) Victoria Azarenka 9.7 10) 8.8 Roddick.

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TENNIS | Cincinnati Final Federer, more number one

Shortly after losing the gold medal against Andy Murray, Roger Federer strengthens its position as world number one thanks to a win over Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 (7) in the final of Cincinnati, just 80 minutes. Federer achieved his fifth title in Ohio and his twenty-first Masters 1000, which equals the record of Rafael Nadal. After a first set surprisingly short (20 minutes) something unusual in the 27 previous meetings between the two, Federer was more demanded in the second set. One of the arguments of the victory was the service. He won his first 82% of the points, which gave him a remarkable safety profile to show more offensive, with frequent net approaches. Cincinnati Exits without losing his serve once, something that had been his opponent until he saw it broken in the first game of the match. "It was better on the track.'ve Done many double faults. I had my chances in the second set," admitted Djokovic, who won last week in Toronto. Especially powerful on hard courts, Djokovic had lost just one game in this outdoor area in the last two years, in the semifinals of Miami, in March, against John Isner. "Playing so well here has much to do with viewers. Appreciate good tennis. Thanks for making me play well," said the seven-time Wimbledon winner of 17 Grand Slam titles, who at 31 years goes back for a moment extraordinary. Federer had 28 winners, by 12 'Nole'. Fast and full of determination, gave a superb performance at all devalued by the concessions of his opponent in the first set, which were many. Two consecutive victories against Djokovic, who already defeated in the recent Wimbledon semifinals, so that the overall balance between the two is 16-12 in his favor.

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