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2013 BNP Paribas Masters semi-finals, Paris, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 46 63 62



Djokovic and Federer renewed their rivalry in Paris, dueling for just the first time in 2013 after facing off a total of 20 times in the previous four years. The Swiss sprinted to a fast start, breaking for a 2-1 lead and saving four break points in the 10th game before snatching the opening set. Federer's hopes of reaching a second final in Paris were further buoyed by an immediate break to open the second set. Djokovic would dig deep, however, breaking back and claiming 12 of the next 16 games for the victory in two hours. The Serb kept his slim hopes alive to retain the year-end World No. 1 with the win, improving his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 19 straight.

2013 Barclays ATP World Tour Finals round robin, London, indoor hard, Djokovic d. Federer 64 67(2) 62

A repeat of the 2012 final in London, Djokovic and Federer squared off for the second time in just four days after not meeting in nearly a year. Playing in his fifth match in six days, all against Top 15 competition, the Serb extended his overall winning streak to 18 straight after a two hour and 22 minute struggle. Federer opened the match in strong form, winning free points on his serve and taking the ball early in rallies, disrupting Djokovic’s timing. The Swiss was unable to convert on a break point at 4-4 in the first set, however, and his focus drifted at a crucial juncture in the next game, handing the set to Djokovic when a forehand sailed long.

Djokovic struggled with his balance and footwork in the second set and a bevy of loose forehands opened the door for Federer. Four combined breaks of serve in six games towards the end of the set led to a tie-break, which Federer would dominate.

With neither player able to capitalise on momentum shifts, Djokovic opened the third set with a break at love and never looked back, breaking again for 4-1. Despite a few wayward games in the second set, Djokovic dominated on his serve throughout the match, particularly on his second serve. Additionally, when his offensive firepower was missing he drew on his defensive prowess to win points.

Novak Djoković w ostrych słowach wypowiedział się o Rogerze Federerze, który po raz kolejny został wybrany na szefa Rady Tenisistów ATP.

Niezmiennie od 2008 roku Roger Federer pozostaje prezesem Rady Tenisistów ATP, stowarzyszenia, które ma dbać o interesy zawodowych tenisistów. Kilka dni temu, decyzją pozostałych tenisistów, Szwajcar znów został wybrany na przewodniczącego. Wybór ten, jak i całą działalnością Federera na tym stanowisku, mocno skrytykował Novak Djoković.

- On jest jedynym, który tym dowodzi. I wygląda to jednak tak, jakby Rada Tenisistów nie istniała. On zwraca zbyt małą uwagę na opinię pozostałych tenisistów oraz poświęca niedostateczną uwagę tej funkcji, którą pełni - nie przebiera w słowach Serb
Wicelider rankingu jest zdania, że o wiele lepiej na jako prezes Rady Tenisistów radził sobie poprzednik bazylejczyka, Ivan Ljubicić: - Kiedy Ivan był przewodniczącym, większość decyzji podejmowano po konsultacji z innymi najlepszymi tenisistami. Ivan podchodził do nas mówił, że nasz głos jest ważny. Chciał, żebyśmy mówili co myślimy, bo nasza opinia jest bardzo ważna - przypomina Serb.

- ATP jest organizacją, która ma nas wspierać - kontynuuje belgradczyk. - Jednak tenisiści często nie mają czasu i energii, by omawiać pewne sprawy. To dobrze, że Rada Tenisistów istnieje, ale pewne rzeczy powinny być ustalane wspólnie. Tenisiści mają zbyt małą moc, by wpływać na to wszystko, co dzieje się w zawodowym tenisie.

2014 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships semi-finals, Dubai, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 36 63 62



It was a hyper aggressive Roger Federer who ended a three-match losing run against Novak Djokovic, defeating the Serb for the first time since the 2012 Western & Southern Open final in Cincinnati. Despite losing the first set, the Swiss hit his backhand with conviction and attacked the net frequently. He took advantage of a brief rain delay in the second set to come back strongly. The five-time Dubai titlist broke Djokovic before dominating the decider with two further service breaks. It was the first time that Federer has lost the first set against Djokovic and rallied to win. Victory for Federer denied Djokovic, a four-time champion at the Aviation Club, the 550th match win of his career and earned the Swiss a shot at winning his 78th tour-level title.

2014 BNP Paribas Open final, Indian Wells, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 36 63 76(3)

Novak Djokovic rallied past Roger Federer for his first title of the year and third at Indian Wells. Djokovic and Federer were squaring off for the 33rd time, with the second-seeded Serb snapping Federer's 11-match win streak. After failing to serve out the victory at 5-4 in the third set, Djokovic came back strong in the tie-break to defeat the four-time champion. The 26-year-old Serbian claimed his 42nd title and 17th at an ATP World Tour Masters 1000 tournament, tying American Andre Agassi at third on the Masters 1000 title leaders list.

2014 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters semi-final, Monte-Carlo, clay, Federer d. Djokovic 75 62

Federer ended Djokovic’s reign in Monte-Carlo with victory in 75 minutes. Djokovic, who saw his 13-match winning run come to an end, had completed the Indian Wells-Miami double the previous month. After missing the chance to break Djokovic at 4-4 in the first set, Federer found himself in trouble as he faced two set points at 15/40 on serve in the 10th game. The Basel native held on, though, and then clawed his way back from 40/0 down on Djokovic’s serve in the following game to break the Serb and steal the set. With Djokovic hampered by an injured right wrist, which was heavily strapped, Federer took full advantage and broke the Serb twice to prevail. He lost just five points on serve in the second set.

2014 Wimbledon Final, Grand Slam, London, grass, Djokovic d. Federer 67(7) 64 76(4) 57 64



Djokovic and Federer staged yet another Grand Slam thriller, with the Serb overcoming a rollercoaster fourth set to claim his second Wimbledon title and seventh crown at the major level. Djokovic returned to World No. 1 with the win, embarking on his third stint atop the Emirates ATP Rankings.

Federer's resiliency was on full display in his ninth Wimbledon final, saving a championship point in the fourth set, while reeling off five consecutive games from 2-5 down. The momentum swung to his corner as he forced a deciding set, with the Centre Court faithful roaring in approval of the high-quality affair. Djokovic would not be denied, however, as the top seed converted his fourth break of serve for the victory after three hours and 56 minutes.

Djokovic, FedererThe 27-year-old Djokovic turned the tide in Grand Slam finals, having lost five of his past six coming into the Wimbledon final. He lifted the trophy at the All England Club for the second time, having previously triumphed in 2011 with victory over Nadal.

DUN I LOVE pisze:Roger i Novak zagrali wczoraj 12. wzajemny pojedynek w Wielkim szlemie, czym wyrównali rekord Novaka i Rafy:
1. Novak Djoković v Roger Federer - 12 (6-6)
2. Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal - 12 (3-9)
3. Roger Federer v Rafael Nadal - 11 (9-2)
4. Ivan Lendl v John McEnroe - 10 (7-3)

2014 Shanghai Rolex Masters semi-final, Shanghai, hard, Federer d. Djokovic 64 64

Federer snapped two-time defending champion Djokovic's 28-match winning streak on Chinese soil as he reached his 39th ATP World Tour Masters 1000 final and second in Shanghai. The win brought the Swiss back to No. 2 in the Emirates ATP Rankings. Federer needed just one break point to take the lead and eventually the first set in 48 minutes. The 22-time Masters 1000 champion broke the World No. 1 again in the opening game of the second set and maintained the one-game lead. The Serbian saved two match points on his serve before Federer served out the match in one hour and 35 minutes.