Nadal sets up title clash with Djokovic

Nadal,searching for his first win in Miami,was dominant in all areas against Federer and his serve was devastating. The Spaniard took advantage of Federer’s unusually high number of unforced errors and never looked in danger of losing his grip after breaking in the second game of the second set.

Nadal,who now has a 15-8 record in meetings between the two,dominated from the outset and was superior in all elements of the game. “I think I played a very,very good match,very solid and serious. In the first set especially I think I played very,very well,” Nadal told reporters. “In the second set I think he played worse. He had more mistakes than usual. He tried to play shorter points,so I think second set he didn’t play well.”

Djokovic crushes Fish

Djokovic,whose winning streak dates back to last year,illustrated his ability to rise to the moment as he responded to the challenge every time Fish found a glimmer of hope. “I don’t feel invincible. I don’t feel that I can’t lose on the court but what I feel is big confidence,” said Djokovic. “What I feel is that I’m playing best tennis of my life. It is as simple as that.”

Play was delayed by rain with the score at 2-2 in the first set but when play resumed Djokovic came out and broke at the first opportunity. “He’s not losing games. He’s crushing us,” a despondent Fish said. “He’s so confident and he doesn’t give you much out there at all. When he does,he seems to erase it pretty well.”