ATP Final - Novak Djokovic v Rafael Nadal
Djokovic progressed to the final with an excellent performance to dispatch Roger Federer in the semi-finals, 6-2 7-6. Despite some stern resistance at the end of the second set, it was a flat display from Federer; however I think he has had the perfect preparation for Roland Garros and will not be disheartened by this loss. Nadal beat David Ferrer 7-6 6-0 in the other semi-final. The Spaniard won their last encounter in the Monte-Carlo, but Djokovic was not 100% in that final. Both played very well in the semi-finals so I think this will be a blockbuster clash...
Prediction - Nadal to beat Djokovic in 3 sets
Highlights from Djokovic/Federer semi-final... the second set tiebreak saw the best tennis of the match.
WTA Final - Maria Sharapova v Li Na
Sharapova moved into the Rome Final for the second year in a row with an impressive 6-3 6-4 victory over Angelique Kerber. She will meet Li Na, who did not have to take to the court as Serena Williams pulled out with a back injury. Li has been steadily improving in form, but she has been handed a helping hand this week with both Azarenka and Williams pulling out the competition. The last match between Li and Sharapova in Miami was one of the worst matches I have watched all year! Hopefully this match will be of a much higher quality although I still think Sharapova will take the title in relatively straightforward fashion...
Prediction - Sharapova to beat Li in 2 sets
Match point between Sharapova/Kerber... it has been great to see such big crowds for many of the WTA matches this week.
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