Sydney (AFP)
Serbian Novak Djokovic dominated Spaniard Rafael Nadal in two innings (6-2, 7-6 (7/4)) and allows Serbia to return to 1-1 before the decisive double for the ATP trophy Cup, Sunday in Sydney.
The final of the ATP Cup is therefore played on the double, which will still oppose the two players, accompanied by Pablo Carreno Busta for the Spanish N.1 worldwide, and Viktor Troicki for the Serbian N.2 world.
After the defeat of his compatriot Dusan Lajovic against Roberto Bautista in the first match, Djokovic did not tremble imposing his power and his variations of blows against Nadal. The first set was a demonstration, the Serb having no break point to defend and winning more than 70% of the second balls of the Spaniard.
The second round was more disputed. The world N.2 had to work to rule out five break points in the sixth game, but the Mallorcan also saved his skin when the score was 5-5. Nevertheless, Djokovic was the most solid during the tie-break, taking twice the service of his opponent.
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