Cincinnati Masters Second Round

Novak Djokovic had to fight hard to move into the next round following his encounter with Simone Bolleli. The last time they met was at round of 64 at the Australian Open this year where Djokovic, the eventual champion, won convincingly in three sets losing only 5 games. The break of serves took place in the second set. Djokovic converted the only 2 break points he had the entire match. Bolleli, who had a total of 12 break point opportunities, was only able to capitalize on 2 to level the match and force another tie-break. Just as the first set tie-break, the Serb dominated only conceding 2 points.

World no. 2 Rafael Nadal continues his impressive form winning his match against Frenchman Florent Serra in just 46 minutes. This is his 30th straight consecutive match win since Hamburg in May. Serra was never a threat only winning a single game and clearly outclassed by Nadal. The Spaniard may become the new world no. 1 if he wins the tournament and Roger Federer loses before the semifinals.

Results:
[3] Novak DJOKOVIC (SRB) d. Simone BOLLELI (ITA) 7-6(2), 7-6(2)
[2] Rafael NADAL (ESP) d. Florent SERRA (FRA) 6-0, 6-1
Nicolas LAPENTTI (ECU) d. [5] David Ferrer 7-6(2), 3-6, 6-3