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Jan 16 '20
Andy Murray is just one victory away from successfully defending his Madrid Open title on the clay courts of the Spanish capital. Rodney McCray Jersey . However, the Brit will have to do it the hard way as, having beaten Rafael Nadal in the semis, he must now face world No 1 Novak Djokovic in this evenings mouth-watering final (5.30pm, Sky Sports 3).Murray and Djokovics rivalry has been a huge part of the tennis scene over the last decade and the top two players in the world, who were born just a week apart, met for the first time as professionals at this tournament 10 years ago, Djokovic prevailing 1-6 7-5 6-3 in a round-of-16 clash. The duo will be meeting for the 32nd time today and have squared off in six Grand Slam finals over the years but this will be the first time they have played in a Masters series final on clay.Djokovic holds the 22-9 head-to-head edge and has dominated Murray since the Brit defeated him in the 2013 Wimbledon final.Since that memorable summer day, Murray has secured just one win over Djokovic (Canadian Open final last year) and has suffered 10 defeats, including in the last two Australian Open finals. Murray v Djokovic: The Rivalry We recall previous meetings between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic ahead of the Madrid Open final And Djokovic has yet to even drop a set in Madrid this year, beating Kei Nishikori 6-3 7-6 on Saturday night to earn his place in the final.However, Murrays performances on clay have taken a great leap forward over the last two years and, having defeated Nadal in last years final, the Brit beat the king of clay on his favourite surface once again on Saturday, prevailing 7-5 6-4. Murray defeated Rafa Nadal 7-5 6-4 to book his place in the Madrid final Djokovic said of Murray: He has improved tremendously on clay the last couple of years.I think hes moving better and sliding better on the court. He is more patient. He constructs the point better, which is very important for clay.Djokovic has won their three previous meetings on clay but Murray gave him a major fright in the French Open semis last year before the Serb eventually won 6-3 6-3 5-7 5-7 6-1.And Murray was in a positive mood after his win over Nadal, saying: I think it was a better win for me this year than last year.Not loads of players have won against Rafa on clay throughout his career.To beat him in Spain on a clay court is obviously a big, big challenge for any player.Im very pleased to have beaten him, its a big step for me from where I was four or five weeks ago. Im going back in the right direction again.Watch the Madrid Open final on Sky Sports 3 HD from 5.30pm - your home of tennisCheck our game-by-game updates of the final on skysports.com/tennis, our app for mobile devices and iPad and our Twitter account @skysportstennis.By purchasing a Sky Sports Day Pass for £6.99 or Sky Sports Week Pass for £10.99, you can enjoy access to all seven Sky Sports channels and watch on a TV with a NOW TV Box or on a range of devices. Also See: ATP schedule Tennis on Sky Latest scores Get a NOW TV pass Video Ralph Sampson Jersey . U.S. District Judge Lorna G. Schofield in Manhattan agreed that lawyers on both sides could make their formal requests by Nov. 8. A hearing is scheduled for a day earlier. Jordan Siev, a lawyer for Rodriguez, wrote in a joint letter to the judge from lawyers on both sides that MLB lawyers planned to ask that the lawsuit be dismissed. Buck Johnson Jersey . -- The goal posts lying flat on the field, Arizonas fans lingered on the field, congregating around the locker room entrance nearly 30 minutes after rushing out of the stands. https:///...-jersey-rockets.html . Hazard cut in from the left and scored with a swerving right-footed shot for ninth goal of the season, which proved to be enough for the victory despite Chelseas forwards again lacking a cutting edge up front. PRISTINA, Kosovo -- Kosovo coach Albert Bunjaki is not hopeful of getting points in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Croatia and Ukraine.Bunjaki said Sunday his players needed to exploit any counter-attacks against the high quality of Croatia.Thursdays match against Croatia will be played in Albanias northern city of Shkodra as Kosovo has no stadium certified by UEFA. Three days later Kosovo travels to Ukraine.We are at the beginning of the road as a national team and the pressure is much higher (on Croatia), Bunjaki said at a news conference in Pristina.Bunjaki has three injured players and one of them -- midfielder Enis Alushi -- will miss both matches.(Croatia and Ukraine) are very difficult opponents. The key is patience and concentration as we have to cope with opponents of a superior level. But it is not impossible for us to win, Bunjaki said.Kosovo became a UEFA member in May, joined FIFA a week later and was fast-tracked innto 2018 World Cup qualifying. Jack Marin Jersey. Kosovo drew 1-1 at Finland in September in its competitive international debut.---Kosovo:Goalkeepers: Samir Ujkani (Pisa), Adis Nurkovic (Travnik), Bledar Hajdini (Trepca 89).Defenders: Fanol Perdeaj (TSV 1860 Munchen), Avni Pepa (IBV Vestmannaeyar), Alban Pnishi (Grasshoppers), Amir Rrahmani (Lokomotiva), Leart Paqarada (Sandhausen), Ardian Ismjali (Hajduk Split).Midfielders: Hekuran Kryeziu (Luzern), Eroll Zejnullahu (Union Berlin), Alban Meha (Konyaspor), Herolind Shala (Kasimpasa), Bersant Celina (Twente), Milot Rashica (Vitesse), Bernard Berisha (Anzhi Makhachkala), Sinan Bytyqi (Go Ahead Eagles), Besar Halimi (Mainz), Valon Berisha (Salzburg).Forwards: Arber Zeneli (Heerenveen), Albert Bunjaku (St. Gallen), Vedat Muqiri (Genclerbirligi), Labinot Kabashi (Barcelona). ' ' '
