2009 MIAMI MASTERS

SF

NOVAK DJOKOVIC  v  ROGER FEDERER     

3-6, 6-2, 6-3

Novak Djokovic stormed by an out of sorts Roger Federer to make it to the Miami finals.

Federer has been trying to regain his form in this tournament and for the first set, it seemed like business as usual.

But in the breezy conditions, the wheels fell off his game.  His forehand completely disintegrated and he tried to keep his

composure as balls were clanking off his frame and flying into the stands.  But his frustration was mounting as he angrily

kicked a ball after another mishit.  The lack of confidence affected his game as he became hesitant to swing out and

played defensive tennis.  Djokovic played good strategic tennis, but the outcome of this match depended on whether

Federer would find his form in the middle of the match.  Federer had his chance to turn things around as he got an easy short

ball in the middle of the court.  He ran up to it, and tried to put his signature swing on the ball.  He whipped it RIGHT INTO THE

NET!  Federer's hope of winning the match against his least favorite opponent vanished, and he totally lost his temper and smashed

his racquet on the court.   Federer's game had been wavering, but this moment was the absolute lowest in his professional career.

Every coach and even McEnroe and Becker are offering there services to resurrect the champion's game.  A truly shocking match

for fans of tennis.

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