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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Federer, Djokovic set up rematch Australian Open 2011


Djokovic, dismissed Berdych in just over two-and-a-half hours by popping 10 aces among his 34 winners and breaking his Czech counterpart's serve fives times, compared to only one break for Berdych, who succumbed to Nadal in last year's Wimbledon finale.
Last year's U.S. Open runner-up Djokovic titled here in Melbourne in 2008, including a straight-set upset of Federer in the semis. The Serbian star also toppled Federer in last year's U.S. Open semifinals in a five-set classic.
Federer is 13-6 lifetime against Djokovic, including a 1-1 mark here in Melbourne. The Swiss beat the Serb in straight sets in the fourth round here back in 2007.
Nadal will meet Ferrer for a 15th time, as the nine-time Grand Slam champ is 11-3 lifetime against his countrymate. They've split two Grand Slam matchups, with Nadal winning in the quarters at Roland Garros back in 2005 and Ferrer prevailing in the fourth round at the U.S. Open in 2007.