Novak Djokovic - On Holiday

So Ferrer managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory last night and Nole is out.

Being totally honest, I am glad. He would have struggled against Roger and that is not the way to finish what has been an unforgettable year.

I believe he is now going on holiday with Janko, make sure buys the first round of drinks Novak!! Have a good rest, enjoy and we shall see you in 2012.

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Novak Djokovic - Post Match Presser - Video

Full interview



Courtesy: TennisNowTV

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Novak Djokovic - Plays The Waiting Game

I was at work this afternoon so missed watching the match.  I did listen on the radio but you never get a balanced view of the match and lots was made of Novak's physical condition and not his tennis.  I know he is knackered and needs a break so i would have liked a little more talk about the play.

So, Janko finally gets his win over Novak so well done to him.  I am sure these last 2 matches have been a great experience for him and a nice boost to take into next season.

Back to Novak, he now plays the waiting game and hope that Ferrer can do him a favour.  To be totally honest if he does not make the Semi Final then so be it.  Iike i said, he needs a break and I don't think another defeat will do him any good at all, especially as the SF would be against Roger who is in great form.  Best for him to finish now and get himself off to a beach somewhere and relax.

Match Reports:

Tennis Connected

ESPN

Sky Sports



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Novak Djokovic - Heavy Loss

I did not watch the match, I have not yet read any report nor seen any press conference so I know nothing about how No1e was last night.

Was he hampered by his shoulder?
Was Ferrer just too good?

I guess if I read and watch the below I'll find out.

WashingtonPost

TheAge

Independent



Courtesy: TennisNowTV

Full transcript available here

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Novak Djokovic - The Ball Kid

I can't embed this video so please click the link here

Novak gets to try his hand at being a ball "kid".  He was rather good.

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Novak Djokovic - Next Up Ferrer

I am going to miss this match tonight as I am off to a local amaetur play.

I also think of Ferrer as a Duracell Bunny running around the court.  He has a lot of stamina and will be hard to out-run tonight.  Hopefully Novak can have his shoulder swinging from the start and make it through without any further wear to the joint.

Ajde No1e!!!!!!

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Novak Djokovic - New Trophy in The Cabinet

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Novak Djokovic - Hangs On For Win

Wow, that was TOUGH!!!

Woeful serving in the first set but he battled through saving match point along the way.

The shoulder sure got a good workout so it will be interesting to see how he feels today. Just like the matches I saw Novak play in Paris, it was a slow start. Maybe he needs time to warm up the shoulder properly and get it swinging. Time to settle is something tennis players do not have the luxury of having so he did well to come back.

Let's hope he has a easier time on Wednesday against David Ferrer.

A couple of match reports here from ESPN & the BBC

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Charity Auction For items In The Players Lockers

LONDON �  Players competing at this year's Barclays ATP World Tour Finals are coming together to support charity in a unique worldwide player locker auction. 

As the season-ending tournament, featuring the world's top eight singles players and doubles teams, gets underway at The O2 in London this Sunday, an online charity auction is being launched which will see fans bidding for the contents of their favourite player's locker. The lockers will be personally stocked by each of the top eight singles players, including Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Roger Federer, who are competing in this year's tournament.  

All money raised is being split between each respective player's charity of choice, with 50% of all the proceeds going to the tournament's charity partner Save the Children.

"This is a fantastic opportunity for tennis fans to get their hands on some amazing tennis memorabilia and help the world's poorest children. You could win Andy Murray's racquet, Roger Federer's shoes or personal photographs and know your money will be helping children the world over. Please get bidding!" said Save the Children CEO Justin Forsyth.

To take a look at the lockers and the personal possessions of the players up for auction, bidders are invited to visit the exhibition taking place in the Fan Zone during the tournament at The O2. 

From signed racquets, clothing and shoes, to personal items such as signed autobiographies, calendars, photographs and more, the auction provides a memorabilia goldmine for tennis enthusiasts worldwide. Bidding on the eight lockers will open throughwww.BarclaysATPWorldTourFinals.com/charity on Saturday 19 November at 5PM GMT,running throughout the course of the tournament before closing on Monday 28 November.

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Novak Djokovic - World Tour Finals & Other News

So we know the Groups

Group A

Novak
Murray
Ferrer
Berdych

Group B

Nadal
Federer
Tsonga
Fish

Hopefully, if fully fit, Novak should be able to at least equal last years showing of a semi final spot.

In the meantime Novak has appeared on Italian TV:



Looking ahead already to "next season" (which starts on Dec 29), Novak will play Paris runner-up Tsonga in Abu Dhabi. Full story here

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