Novak Djokovic faces Andy Murray in a repeat of this year's Australian Open final at the Cincinnati Masters on Sunday.
Murray didn't fare too well in that one and his Grand Slam title hopes went begging once again as Djokovic swept to a straight sets win. Revenge would be sweet for the Brit but it is going to take a special performance from him to knock Djokovic off his perch as the top seed believes he's invincible right now.
Djokovic looked in trouble early on against the sheer weight of shot coming at him from Tomas Berdych. He found himself 5-3 down but Berdych lost his way and the next four games before deciding to call it quits due to pain in his shoulder.
Murray surprised a few pundits by taking out Mardy Fish in straight sets but it was a poor match with both men suffering considerably in the midday heat and humidity.
Unfortunately for Murray, the final will take place just after midday so he will have to cope with the full extent of the conditions, something which will undoubtedly favour Djokovic.
Murray did beat Djokovic 7-6, 7-6 in the Cincinnati final three years ago but back then, the Serb was nowhere near the complete player he is right now. Murray's only chance will be through being aggressive and attacking the Djokovic serve which has faltered a number of times this year. He's regarded as one of the best returners in the game, he needs to step up, show why and try to dictate the points otherwise Djokovic will run him ragged.
