The defending champion needed 84 minutes to beat Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-3 and claim his 15th win in their 17 meetings.<\/strong><\/p>\nDjokovic suffered a break in the third game but he stormed back by breaking straight away and once again in the eighth game. The Belgrade native wrapped up the opening set 6-3.<\/p>\n
Novak produced a superb performance in the second set, confirming his excellent form. He broke Wawrinka twice to seal a brilliant straight-sets victory.<\/p>\n
“It was a very enjoyable match for me,”<\/strong> said Novak after extending his unbeaten run to 21 matches. “The performance was definitely by far the best I’ve had in the tournament. I want to congratulate Stan for a great season and a great week and I want to wish him all the best for next season.”<\/strong><\/p>\nMatch statistics<\/span>: aces (2-3), double faults (0-0), winners (11-14), unforced errors (14-34), total points won (66-45).<\/p>\nNovak has an opportunity to win his third title at the season finale on Monday (21.00 CET), when he faces top-seeded Rafael Nadal. The Spaniard defeated Roger Federer 7-5, 6-3.<\/strong><\/p>\nIt will be the pair’s 39th career encounter. Rafa has a 22-16 edge over Nole, who won their last meeting, in the final of the ATP 500 event in Beijing.<\/p>\n
Ahead of the Monday final, Djokovic said: “It’s going to be a great final. I hope the crowd will enjoy it because it’s always a thrilling competition between me and Rafa. Let’s say we know each other quite well. There’ll be no secret between us on the court. The better will win.”<\/strong><\/p>\nIn last year’s final, the Serbian beat six-time champion Federer 7-6(6), 7-5. He also lifted the trophy in 2008 in Shanghai (b.Davydenko).<\/p>\n
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