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Shanghai ATP Masters , Men Singles SF
Nikolay Davydenko (RUS)       2 4 6 77
Novak Djokovic (SRB) 1 6 4 61

NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO STORMS INTO THE FINAL....!


Russian star Nikolay Davydenko came back from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic and reach the final of the 2009 Shanghai ATP Masters event.


Davydenko denied all break point opportunities to the Serbian and emerged victorious in a three-hour plus tussle with a clean sweep in the tie-break.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    7 - 6   
Game N Djokovic to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand winner and seals the victory.
  N Djokovic to N Davydenko : Fault. First serve goes into the net.
6-1   N Davydenko to N Djokovic : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Weak return from Djokovic goes into the net and Davydenko gets 5 match points
5-1   N Davydenko to N Djokovic : IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic rushes to the net and punches away a volley
  N Davydenko to N Djokovic : Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-5   N Djokovic to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko stuns Djokovic with big crosscourt backhand pass
0-4   N Djokovic to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic dumps a simple forehand into the net to give Davydenko a huge 4-0 lead
  N Djokovic to N Davydenko : Fault. First serve goes into the net.
3-0   N Davydenko to N Djokovic : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand jumps the line
2-0   N Davydenko to N Djokovic : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Brief rally till Davydenko produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand shot and Djokovic nets the return
0-1   N Djokovic to N Davydenko : IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Powerfull forehand from Davydenko forces an error from Djokovic
  N Djokovic to N Davydenko : Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    6 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! As Djokovic Forehand return goes wayward, Davydenko wins the game
40-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line as Davydenko is just a point away fro pushing the match into a deciding tie-break
30-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic uncontrolled backhand drifts outside the court
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Solid serve down the T, return from Djokovic goes into the net
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the lead

With a display of super-athleticism, Djokovic stays ahead in the set. Davydenko will now serve to stay in the match.

Djokovic, who registered a three set thriller win over Roger Federer in Miami, saw his level of play elevate from then on. A swashbuckling run in the European Claycourt season strengthened his chances at the French Open. But it was Federer who started his affair with history after the French Open triumph.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    5 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Awesome stretch, on-the-run Djokovic barely manages to touch the crosscourt forehand from Davydenko and converts it into a lob winner
40-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko pushes backhand over the line
30-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko forehand finds the net in the middle
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Huge serve down the T, return from Davydenko goes into the net
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    5 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic Backhand return goes wayward
40-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Weak backhand from Davydenko goes into the net
40-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand finds the net in the middle
30-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Djokovic around the court and smashes a winner
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic rushes to the net and punches away a volley
15-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand

Djokovic continues to struggle with Davydenko's sling blade backhands and his own erratic play to keep the decider on level terms. However, with the trend so far, the match may very well be decided by a tie-break

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    4 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand finds way into the net and Djokovic wins a massive service game
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic comes in the line of the ball and volleys it long
40-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! As Davydenko backhand drifts outside the court, Djokovic pumps his fist
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Brief rally till Davydenko produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko pushes backhand over the line in a short rally
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic serves,follows it and smacks a backhand winner
0-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko scrambles back a brutal forehand return to force an error
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    4 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! As Djokovic backhand jumps the line, Davydenko holds serve in a sluggish game
A-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko rushes to the net and punches away a volley
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko overhits a forehand to give Djokovic a chance to break
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and drive volleys a winner
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic Forehand return goes wayward
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it
0-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a backhand long
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko dumps the routine backhand into the net

In a game that lasted more than 10 minutes in play, Djokovic held a crucial service game to keep his title hopes alive. It was a matter of two expensive mis-hitsn from the Russian that did the trick for Djokovic

Novak Djokovic started the year on a bad note, withdrawing from his quarterfinal match against Andy Roddick at the Australian Open. However, the Serbian bounced back during the American hardcourt season by making the semifinal of the BNP Paribas Open and the finals in Miami.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    3 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Powerfull backhand from Djokovic forces an error from Davydenko
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand finds the net in the middle
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko stuns Djokovic with big crosscourt forehand drive volley winner
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand drifts outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic gears up and pours the pressure on Davydenko with a flashing forehand winner
40-A   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line and Davydenko gets another break point
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko mis-hits a backhand to gift Djokovic another chance
40-A   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic looks dejected as Djokovic backhand lands outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic sliced backhand drifts outside the court
40-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko dumps the routine backhand into the net and gives Djokovic a chance
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic crosscourt forehand misses the court
30-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic steps in and smacks a forehand down the middle winner
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
0-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand jumps the line by an inch
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    3 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko slaps a ferocious backhand down the line and wins the game
A-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Weak lob from Djokovic sails long
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Djokovic around the court and extracts an error
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and volleys a winner
15-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand misses the court in a short rally
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko dumps an expensive forehand into the net, Djokovic gets double break point opportunity
0-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Deep backhand return of serve from Djokovic forces an error from Davydenko
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!!

Djokovic wins the first love service game after a series of struggles that even cost him a set.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    2 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic stuns Davydenko with big crosscourt forehand winner
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Another huge serve sets up game point
30-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic thwacks a dreamy forehand down the line and takes the lead
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic serves,follows it and volleys a winner
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it
40-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic slaps a ferocious forehand up the line winner
40-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Brief rally till Davydenko produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
30-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Powerfull forehand from Davydenko forces an error from Djokovic
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand finds the net in the middle
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and extracts another error

Djokovic suddenly raises the level of his game with a positive outlook in the third set to stay aheadon serve. Davydenko contin ues to face troubles returning Djokovic's angled forehand strokes thereby making more mistakes than the previous sets

Djokovic's most impressive performance came in the semifinals of the 2009 Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open, which ironically, the Serbian lost. However, he stretched clay-king Nadal to limits and the match clocked to four hours with both players toying with match points.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    1 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the situation
40-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Outwide serve, unreturned
30-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Weak return from Davydenko goes into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic scrambles back a brutal forehand
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and smashes a winner
40-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
30-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand drifts outside the court
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko nets a backhand in a testing rally
Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4    0 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko pushes backhand over the line
30-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a backhand long
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it
15-15   ACE, Winner: Djokovic!!! N Djokovic sledge hammers an ace!
0-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Powerfull forehand from Davydenko forces an error from Djokovic
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.

So after 45 minutes of play, Russian Nikolay Davydenko bounces back into the match and levels it after winning the second set 6-4. Davydenko grabbed the elusive break in the seventh game and since then never looked back to conidently hold serves and square off the contest.

Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    6 - 4   
Game ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko sledge hammers anothe ace to win the second set 6-4
40-0   ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! ACE! N Davydenko brings out big serve
30-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko races to the net and volleys with soft hands
15-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic looks outraged as Djokovic forehand lands outside the court

Djokovic gallantly saves two set points to remain in contention in the second set. Although Davydenko seems all set to hold his serve and level the match as he will now serve to push the match in the decider.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    5 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and stuns with big crosscourt backhand winner
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic hits a delightful forehand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic dumps the routine forehand into the net
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Powerfull backhand from Djokovic forces an error from Davydenko
Deuce ACE, Winner: Djokovic!!! ACE! N Djokovic brings out big outwide serve
30-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Brief rally till Djokovic produces an acute angled crosscourt backhand winner
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
15-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko scrambles back a brutal forehand pass for two set points
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand goes straight into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic slaps a ferocious forehand up the line
0-15   Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! Shocker!!! N Djokovic commits Double Fault.
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    5 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the game and a 5-3 lead
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and smashes a winner
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko sends a thumping forehand down the line that kisses the line and Djokovic challenges the call, but loses it
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
15-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko dumps the routine backhand into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Deep backhand return from Djokovic forces an error from Davydenko
15-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and smashes a winner

Drama unfolds as Davydenko grabs a crucial break to go up 4-3 on serve in the second set. A flurry of errors from Djokovic in the last three games help the Russian to move ahead in the set.

Davydenko's biggest title triumph was this year's German Open where he beat Frenchman Paul-henri Mathieu in straight sets.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    4 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Another Powerfull backhand from Davydenko forces an error from Djokovic and Davydenko breaks serve for the first time in the match
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the sideline.
15-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko rushes to the net and punches away a reflex volley
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand pass
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic sprints towards the net and puts away a high volley at the net
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    3 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! As Djokovic nets a backhand return, Davydenko gets a love service game
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
40-0   ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko aims ace down the T
30-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic Forehand return goes wayward
15-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Weak return from Djokovic goes into the net

Djokovic manages to hold his serve in a tough game to keep the set on level terms. Davydenko, on the other hand keeps looking for opportunities to push the match into the decider.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    2 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! As Davydenko forehand drifts outside the court, Djokovic takes a sigh of relief
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko struggles to control a simple forehand volley
Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the sideline.
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!!
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko looks outraged as Davydenko backhand lands outside the court
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand misses the court in a tentative rally and gives Djokovic a lifeline
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the sideline.
30-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko scrambles back a brutal forehand
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand finds way into the net
30-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand drifts outside the court
15-15   ACE, Winner: Djokovic!!! ACE! N Djokovic brings out big serve
0-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand finds way into the net
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic comes in the line of the ball and drop volleys it into the net
A-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line in a short rally
Fault. First serve goes into the net.
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Powerfull forehand from Davydenko forces an error from Djokovic
30-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko generates a gorgeous forehand/backhand right into the corner and finishes the point with a smash
15-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko looks defected as Davydenko backhand lands outside the court
15-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and smashes a winner
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko nets a sliced backhand in a failed drop shot attempt
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.

In Similar ways, Novak Djokovic defied the spirited performance of Carsten Ball in straight sets to move ahead in the draw in at the US Open,

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    1 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko Forehand return goes wayward
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the sideline.
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Brief rally till Djokovic produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko stuns Djokovic with big crosscourt forehand passing shot winner
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko gets ucky with a net cord and apologises for it right away
40-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko Backhand return goes wayward
30-15   Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! Double Fault!
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko dumps the routine forehand into the net
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic thwacks a dreamy backhand down the line and takes the point
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko moves Djokovic around the court and finishes the game with a smash
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko strokes a stunning crosscourt backhand and Djokovic nets the return
30-30   Double Fault, Winner: Djokovic!!! 2nd serve touches the net cord and lands outside the service box, unfortunate for N Davydenko
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand wide
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
15-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko hits a delightful backhand winner down the line and crowd enjoys it too
Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6    0 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Big serve down the T, return from Davydenko goes into the net
40-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a short rally Djokovic sends a forehand long
40-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic gears up and pours the pressure on Davydenko with a flashing up the line forehand winner
30-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic serves,reaches to the net and plants a low volley into open court
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!!

So after 56 minutes of impressive tennis, Serbian Novak Djokovic wins the opening set 6-4. Continued errors from the Russian help Djokovic to pick up key points and grab the set winning break in the tenth game of the set.

Djokovic's biggest win so far this year is the title triumph at the Dubai Tennis Championships, where he outclassed Spaniard David Ferrer is straight sets.

Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 6   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! And as Davydenko backhand jumps the line, Djokovic pockets the opening set 6-4
15-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic produces a raking forehand down the line and Davydenko fails to control it, triple break points for the Serbian
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
0-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a backhand long, a chance for Djokovic here
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand and forces an error
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.

Davydenko's combination of winners and errors creates some trouble for the Serbian but a sweep of some crucial points by both players keeps the match on serve so far.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 5   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! As Davydenko dumps the routine backhand into the net, Djokovic holds a crucial service game
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and exracts an error
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking forehand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko forehand drifts outside the court in a well set up point
Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
Deuce IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line
40-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko looks outraged as Davydenko backhand lands outside the court
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic backhand drifts outside the court
30-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line in a hard hitting rally
30-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and completely outfoxes Davydenko with a drop-shot
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Powerfull forehand from Djokovic forces an error from Davydenko
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    4 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko sends a thumping backhand down the line behind Djokovic to win the game
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a short rally Djokovic sends a backhand wide
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the sideline.
30-30   Double Fault, Winner: Djokovic!!! What a miss! double fault by N Davydenko
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
30-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! After a short rally Davydenko scrambles back a brutal forehand down the line winner
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic generates a gorgeous forehand/backhand right into the corner and wins the point
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
15-0   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko produces a raking backhand down the line and Djokovic fails to control it

Djokovic finally wins a comfortable service game with the help of some well placed serves and blistering forehand winners.

Davydenko's most dismal performance against a top player this year was his straight sets loss to Scot Andy Murray at the Rogers Cup, where Murray totally outclassed the Russian.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    3 - 4   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko Forehand return goes wayward
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko sends a thumping forehand return down the line
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
40-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and completely outfoxes Davydenko with a drop-shot
30-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic serves,follows it and smacks a forehand down the line
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic backhand finds the net in the middle
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Huge down the middle serve, return from Davydenko goes into the net
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    3 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic looks upset as Djokovic forehand lands outside the court
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic backhand pass hits the net and jumps the line
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes forehand over the line
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic Forehand return goes wayward
0-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand wide
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand drive volley goes straight into the net

Djokovic impresses in his two tight service holds as after being a couple of break points down, Djokovic extracts errors off Davydenko to avoid any breaks.

Djokovic, who registered a three set thriller win over Roger Federer in Miami, saw his level of play elevate from then on. A swashbuckling run in the European Claycourt season strengthened his chances at the French Open. But it was Federer who started his affair with history after the French Open triumph.

Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    2 - 3   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Weak return from Davydenko goes into the net
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko forehand finds the net in the middle
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko mis-hits a backhand in a deep rally
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
40-A   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko changes the direction of the rally slaps a ferocious forehand down the line
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic produces a raking forehand up the line and Davydenko fails to control it
30-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Brief rally till Davydenko produces an acute angled crosscourt forehand winner
  LET. Ball touches the net, N Djokovic will serve again.
30-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and completely outfoxes Davydenko with a drop-shot
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic comes in the line of the ball and volleys it into the net
15-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Weak return from Davydenko goes into the net
0-15   Double Fault, Winner: Davydenko!!! What a miss! double fault by N Djokovic
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    2 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes the game
40-30   ACE, Winner: Davydenko!!! N Davydenko aims ace down the T
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko serves,follows it and smacks a winner
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Weak return from Djokovic goes into the net
0-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a backhand long
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko forehand volley drifts outside the court
Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    1 - 2   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic strokes a stunning crosscourt forehand in return to Davydenko's drop shot and holds serve
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
A-40   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko backhand finds way into the net in a testing rally
Deuce IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Powerfull forehand from Djokovic forces an error from Davydenko
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
30-40   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko generates a gorgeous forehand right into the corner and takes control of the game
30-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!!
15-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic pushes backhand over the line
  Fault. N Djokovic serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   ACE, Winner: Djokovic!!! ACE! N Djokovic brings out big serve
0-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand finds the net in the middle
Served By: N Davydenko Won By: Davydenko
Davydenko - Djokovic    1 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Davydenko slaps a ferocious backhand down the line and Djokovic misses it
40-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand jumps the line in a short rally
30-30   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand drifts outside the court
15-30   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko forehand finds way into the net
  Fault. N Davydenko serve lands outside the service line.
15-15   IN, Winner: Davydenko!!! Djokovic forehand crosscourt misses the court by an inch
0-15   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Davydenko pushes forehand over the line
Served By: N Djokovic Won By: Djokovic
Davydenko - Djokovic    0 - 1   
Game IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic sends a thumping forehand down the line and wins the opening game
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.
40-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! After a short rally Davydenko sends a forehand long
30-0   ACE, Winner: Djokovic!!! ACE! N Djokovic brings out big serve
15-0   IN, Winner: Djokovic!!! Djokovic moves Davydenko around the court and extracts an error
  Fault. First serve goes into the net.

2009 ATP World tour Masters Shanghai, Semifinal
Novak Djokovic vs Nikolay Davydenko
Head-to-Head
Djokovic leads Series 2-1
Last Meeting - 2008 Tennis Masters Cup Final
Djokovic won 6-1, 7-5


Here we are with this exciting semifinal between these two giants who will put in their best to make their way into the last eight of the year-end Barclays ATP World Championhips at O2 Arena in London. With both Serbian and the Russian in super form, the match is going to be a nail-biter.


 

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