World No 1 Novak Djokovic advanced to the final of the ATP's Cincinnati Masters as eighth-seeded Tomas Berdych retired from their semifinal with a sore right shoulder after dropping the first set 7-5. In Sunday's final, Djokovic will face world No 4 Andy Murray, a 6-3, 7-6 (10/8) winner over American Mardy Fish. Djokovic, who has also been troubled by a sore right shoulder, claimed his 57th match victory of the season with just one defeat.
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Novak Djokovic vs Tomas Berdych — 2011 Australian Open Quarterfinals
2008 Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic faces Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals of the 2011 Australian Open. Both players are hot. Berdych easily dismissed Fernando Verdasco while Djokovic had no problem with Nicolas Almagro. I expect Berdych to play first-strike tennis -- take chances and keep the points short -- because longer rallies favor Djokovic. My call is Djokovic in four competitive sets. What do you think? Who wins this Australian Open qua...