Roger Federer flies into Monte Carlo final : Roger Federer is into the Monte Carlo Masters final for the fourth time in his career after the Swiss overcame reigning champion Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2. Federer, a runner-up to Rafael Nadal in 2006, 2007 and 2008, will take on fellow Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in Sundays final after the current Australian Open champion defeated David Ferrer in straight sets. Federer, who accepted a wildcard to play at the event, saved two set points at 5-4 behind in the opening set, and converted his break point to take a 6-5 lead after winning five successive points on the Djokovic serve. Federer sealed the set with an ace down the middle and put the pressure on Djokovic early on in the second set, breaking the Serb to take a 2-1 lead with a fabulous backhand up the line. Djokovic, who has won the last four ATP Masters 1000 events, including the World Tour Finals, looked lacklustre as Federer dominated the rallies from the baseline. The record 17-time Grand Slam champion raced into a 5-1 advantage, before clinching victory on his serve in the eighth game to beat Djokovic for the second time this season. For me it comes as a bit of a surprise to be in the finals again of a tournament this year, especially the first one on clay. But, of course, Ill take it, Federer told atpworldtour I feel like I have put in the performance to be there, gave myself the opportunity this week. So Im very happy with my play. Now I set up the dream finals for Stan and myself and Swiss tennis and the Swiss fans. Its very exciting times right now. I think its incredible that we are in the finals together, the same week weve been playing well for some time now. That were able to have this moment together on a centre court, its so rare. This one is clearly very special, especially with the way hes been playing the past few months, the number of hours we spent together on court either playing doubles or practising, the times weve talked tennis. Its nice living a moment like this together in a final. Its really wonderful. So from that standpoint, I think its going to be a great day tomorrow. Read more at espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/301063.html#RjGy8SwGR4kFJcC0.99 Read more at espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/301063.html#RjGy8SwGR4kFJcC0.99 Read more at espn.co.uk/tennis/sport/story/301063.html#RjGy8SwGR4kFJcC0.99
Posted on: Sat, 19 Apr 2014 18:59:34 +0000
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