After his win against Nadal yesterday it was obvious that Djokovic would be the favourite to win the title in a match-up versus Berdych, against whom he has a 18-2 record. In the end, Djokovic defended his title from 2014, but it was tougher than most people would have predicted: 7-5 4-6 6-3 in a topsy-turvy affair that involved a lengthy rain delay. The slow and heavy conditions must have favoured the bigger hitter Berdych, but Djokovic’s confidence is soaring so despite it being one set all, the odds were stacked against the Czech. But despite the loss, this was a …
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