Miami-Key Biscane - It was one of the most thrilling championship matches in the tournament's history. It offered a sell-out crowd of 14,625 at Crandon Park a special tennis treat under a sunny 85 degree Sunday afternoon.It was the first matchup between the No. 1 and No. 2 seeded players since 1995, when Andre Agassi defeated Pete Sampras. And it ended in a grueling third set tiebreak with both players playing at their highest level until the very last point, after almost 3 & 1/2 hours of tennis.
Novak Djokovic ("The Joker") of Serbia (No. 2) defeated Rafael Nadal of Spain (No. 1): 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4).
The Joker is the hottest player in tennis right now - and his game is anything but a joke. In fact, he now sports an undefeated record of 26-0 this year, the best start ever since Ivan Lendl's start of 25-0 in 1986.
And Sony Ericsson is Novak's fourth tournament championship in row this year, on the heels of his country Serbia's Davis Cup win late last year.
Indeed, The Joker's game now is about stratospheric levels of confidence.
Confidence is about that inner belief that, no matter what obstacles might be in your way, you will ultimately find a way to win. Winning matches, of course, breeds confidence - which in turn breeds more belief in winning . . .
Thus, confidence might be "The Joker" in everyone's deck of tennis cards. And as Novak has shown us, it is surely a worthy attribute to build and nurture.
Best,
Gary
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