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    ATP Mens Tennis :: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic in Basel Davidoff Swiss Indoors Final
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    On this (hard-court) surface, it’s crucial.” "Like yesterday (against Stanislas Wawrinka), I wasn’t the better player on the court" confessed Djokovic. “My opponent today was playing quite good tennis and I still wasn’t managing to find my rhythm in some returns. Full Article at Sports Blogs
    Like yesterday (against Stanislas Wawrinka), I wasn’t the better player on the court
    Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
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ATP Mens Tennis :: Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic in Basel Davidoff Swiss Indoors Final
  1. I’m ready for a tough match. Novak’s played solid tennis during the week.
    Roger Federer – Roger Federer SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
  2. I wouldn’t say necessarily it was my good shots that prevented the loss. It was luck only ... I just tried to get some first serves in and at least get that advantage. On this (hard-court) surface, it’s crucial.
    Novak Djokovic – Novak Djokovic SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
  3. He’s come through some tough ones against Wawrinka and against Stepanek today ... He showed some grit and I’m sure he’s going to try to do that again tomorrow. I hope I get off to a good start. I’ve been playing well this week, I haven’t been broken yet. I hope I can keep that run going and to get my fo...
    Roger Federer – Roger Federer SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
  4. Obviously, the home crowd will be behind him.
    Roger Federer – Roger Federer SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
  5. It was a very unusual match for me, playing such a close friend and someone I grew up with ... Since [we were] eight-years-old we’ve spent so much time together, it’s kind of awkward going on court and playing someone like this. The performance was secondary; it was more the pleasure (of playing Chiudin...
    Roger Federer – Roger Federer SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
  6. My opponent today was playing quite good tennis and I still wasn’t managing to find my rhythm in some returns. But, yet again, I found a way through and won another match, which is definitely a big success for me, reaching another final. I’ll be motivated tomorrow and hoping that I can get another title...
    SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago
  7. I just tried to focus on the next point. I tried to get some serves in and go for my shots. I didn’t think about the pressure of losing and, luckily for me, it worked.
    SOURCE: Sports Blogs 2 weeks ago

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