Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal rival in the semifinals of the Masters in London, said on Thursday, after beating Tomas Berdych (6-3 and 7-5), which is "optimistic" ahead of the match on Saturday against Spanish .
"Rafa has spent several months playing much better; you feel more comfortable on the track. And in the first matches of the tournament it has shown, since failure fewer balls and serves much better, "Djokovic said at the press after the meeting.
The world number one was redone defeat to Federer two days ago and today passed without excessive complications Berdych to seal his move to the semifinals.
"My first match in London on Nishikori- 'Victoria was amazing. Although in the last two games I was not well I'm already in the semifinals. I am optimistic about the match against Rafa, I hope to be at my best, "said Djokovic.
"Today Berdych has been aggressive, very clever tactically, and have been two very evenly matched sets. We have not been at a high level, but both have had very long periods, "said the Serb.