Novak Djokovic vs. Rafael Nadal: Score, Recap from Monte Carlo Masters 2015

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Published: April 18, 2015

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For the first time in 2015, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal squared off. The two met in the semifinals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday, with Djokovic taking out Nadal in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 to set up a showdown with Tomas Berdych in the final.

Djokovic has been on fire all year, losing only two matches and winning his last 16 singles matches. His last loss came in the final at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships against Roger Federer on March 1. 

The turning point for this match came midway through the first set. Nadal had taken a 2-1 lead after Djokovic missed opportunities in the third game. With a chance to go up 3-1 and serving, Nadal was unable to hold thanks to Djokovic's aggressive net tactics.

Sky Sports Tennis tweeted out stats from the match in addition to a mini-collage of photographs after the Djoker won:



One key point from those stats is that Nadal hurt himself with three double-faults, giving Djokovic free chances without having to make a play. The world's top-ranked player also took advantage on break points, converting 40 percent of the time compared to one in three chances for Nadal. 

Victories tend to come easy for Djokovic, though he has had problems with Nadal throughout his career. Per the ATP World Tour website, Djokovic improved his career record against the Spanish star to 19-23 in 42 matches. The last time they met was in the final of last year's French Open, which Nadal won in four sets.

While another match at Roland Garros would certainly be fun to see, right now everyone else is playing in Djokovic's world. He's walking all over everyone, regardless of their rank. Greg Sharko of ATPWorldTour.com noted that the Djoker has dominated top-10 opponents in 2015:



Djokovic was able to avenge that one loss, against Federer, with a victory three weeks later in the final at the BNP Paribas Open.

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Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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