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“I was just trying to put in a good match and get to the French Open final, which I’m obviously happy I was able to do. It almost feels like I’ve won the tournament, which is not the case.” Roger Federer

“I think I played well but he played really well at the important moments. I congratulate him for a great performance. We were, I think, part of a very good match.” Novak Djokovic

Federer, chasing a 17th Grand Slam, beats Djokovic 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 3-6 7-6 (7-5).

Roger Federer defeated home favourite Gael Monfils in straight sets 6-4 6-3 7-6 (7-3) to tee up a mouth-watering semi-final against Novak Djokovic at the French Open 2011.

“It was such a close match, To win against the number one player of the world in a tie-break in the third set, it’s just incredible. This is one of the best matches I’ve played in a while. I was able to find my rhythm at the end of the first set, and then throughout the whole second and third set I played quite well, especially on my service games.” said Djokovic

“It’s always a pleasure to play you. For me, you are the greatest player ever and a good friend so I wish you good luck.” Djokovic said

“You started the season fantastic so all the best for the rest of the season. Well done. I lost today but I lost to one of the greatest.” Nadal respnded

Novak Djokovic cemented his year with a superb 4-6 6-3 6-2 victory over world No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the final of the Masters Series event at Indian Wells on Sunday.

“He had an unbelievable tournament and deserved to win, Hopefully I’ll come back and have more chances in the future.” said Murray

“I dedicate this title to my family, my brothers, my girl Jelena back home, my people that have been with me for so many years, It has been a tough period for our people in Serbia. We are trying every single day to present our country in the best possible way, so this is for my country Serbia.” Djokovic said

“Today has been a real test, because he [Berdych] is a very difficult opponent, I have nothing to lose playing Federer, who’s the title defender here. We all know everything about him. I have to believe in myself in order to win that match.” said Djokovic

The cream of the men’s game are in London for the biggest indoor tennis event ever staged.

The eight finalists do their best to fit in with the London surroundings – Fernando Verdasco, Juan Martin del Potro, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Nikolay Davydenko and Robin Soderling