26 January 2008
Nole defeated world best tennis player
Novak Djokovic advances to final of Australian Open 2008. His opponent is unseeded Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.
World No.1 Roger Federer was defeated on day 12 at Melbourne park by Novak Djokovic. After 2 hours and 48 minutes Nole won with all 3 sets 7-5, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5). Very aggressive and determined game of Djokovic decided the match.
Djokovic next rival is Jo-Wilfried Tsonga who shocked Rafael Nadal on day 11. Final will be played on day 14 (Sunday).
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| Country: | France | ||
| Birth Date: | 17 April 1985 | ||
| Birthplace: | Le Mans, France | ||
| Residence: | Le Mans, France | ||
| Height: | 6 ft. 2 in. (1.88 meters) | ||
| Weight: | 200 lbs. (90.9 kilos) | ||
| Plays: | Right | ||
| Year Turned Pro: | 2004 | ||
| Current 52 week rank for singles: | 38 | ||
| Current ATP Champions Race Position: | 17 | ||
| Current doubles rank: | 89 | ||
| High rank for singles: | 38 | ||
| High rank date for singles: | 7 January 2008 | ||
| High ATP Champions Race Position: | 9 | ||
| High ATP Champions Race Position Date: | 7 January 2008 | ||
| High rank for doubles: | 89 | ||
| High rank date for doubles: | 14 January 2008 | ||
| Career matches won: | 19 | ||
| Career matches lost: | 15 | ||
| Year to date matches won: | 3 | ||
| Year to date matches lost: | 2 | ||
| Career prize money: | $484,813 USD | ||
| Year to date prize money for singles: | $26,340 USD | ||
| Year to date prize money for doubles: | $12,000 USD | ||
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