Djokovic to face Nadal in Miami
MIAMI: Novak Djokovic, unbeaten this year, and world number one Rafael Nadal will meet in the final of the Sony Ericsson Open on Sunday in a re-match mouthwatering their gripping encounter at Indian Wells two weeks ago.
Djokovic, who won this event in three sets, showed his killer instinct once again in his semi-final on Friday, beating American Mardy Fish in three sets.
Nadal had a more difficult test - at least on paper - against three and world number one Roger Federer old rival, but bounced through the match in one hour 15 minutes to win 6-3 6-2 against a number of world 'bottom-three.
Djokovic won 6-3 6-1 in Key Biscayne, extended its winning streak to 25 and provides the final Sunday of the Masters 1000 event will feature two of the world's best three players for the first time.
Nadal, seeking his first victory in Miami, was dominant in all areas against Federer and his service, especially in the first set was devastating.
The Spaniard took full advantage of unusually high number of unforced errors and Federer never looked in danger of losing its grip on the match after the break in the second game of the second set.
Djokovic, whose victory was in the series last year, once again shown its ability to face when he answered the challenge all fish found time a glimmer of hope, ending the match in one hour 26 minutes .
"I do not feel invincible. I do not think I can not lose on the field, but what I feel is confidence, "said Djokovic.
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