ATP Masters Series 1000 - Final
2 Novak Djokovic d 1 Rafael Nadal - 46 63 76(4)
This thrilling match qualifies as an instant classic, folks.
Novak has yet to drop a match this year as he collects his 4th title of '11.
At 24-0 he is rocking the 3rd best start to a season in the Open Era.
This number includes a tally of 8-0 against top 10 players.
He is the 4th player since '90 to win Aussie Open, IW and Miami.
This is Nole's 22nd tour title, his 2nd at Miami ('07) & 7th Masters 1000.
In remaining unbeaten Nole has gobbled up 4500 ranking points.
Compared to Rafa with 1560 and Roger with 1910.
He is a solid #2 - (big) if Rafa should slip during clay season, who knows...
Let's face it he has beaten Rafa twice & Roger 3 times already this year.
But it'll be interesting to see this Rafa/Nole rivalry take to the clay.
Novak: This is 1 of the best matches I've played in a while.
It's incredible really to win against the No. 1 player of the world.
Today's match shared a lot of similarities to the final played here in '95.
#2 Andre Agassi downed #1 Pete Sampras in a 3rd set tie-break as well.
Helluva match guys - thanks for the drama and excitement.
Photos: Getty Images
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