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Novak Djokovic takes on Robin Soderling in the quarter finals of the Rome Masters this evening and the match is being streamed live by bet365
Novak Djokovic may have beaten Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-1 but it was one of the most difficult matches the Serb has had to play in his incredible 35 match unbeaten run in 2011. The Swiss was clearly on top in the first set but a combination of his lack of mental fortitude combined with Djokovic's new found steeliness helped the world number two claim a good victory.
However, all is not right with Nole, who was complaining of fever like symptoms after last night's match and there is a feeling that his recent exertions are starting to take their toll on his body. The 'Serbinator' is beginning to look a little less invincible and that is a good sign for tonight's opponent, Robin Soderling.
The Swede has endured a tough time of late but he coming good at the right time and last year's French Open finalist looks more and more comfortable on clay the closer he gets to Roland Garros. He was impressive in Madrid last week and pushed an inspired Roger Federer close in the quarter finals. Soda then produced an excellent come from behind victory against Fernando Verdasco in round two in Rome and then followed that up with a good win over clay court specialist Nicolas Almagro yesterday.
Soderling looks to be striking the ball better than ever at the moment and he will confident that he can push Djokovic very close this evening. The world number five ended a five match losing streak against the Serb when winning at the Tour Finals in 2009 and he can be backed at 4/1, with
bet365, to make it two in a row tonight.
Djokovic is the 1/6 favourite to beat the Swede and extend his unbeaten run to 36 matches. Should he do so he would face Andy Murray in the semi finals of the Rome Masters in a repeat of the Australian Open final.
