Đoković captures Vienna title

Novak Đoković earned his fifth title in 2007 beating Stanislas Wawrinka in the final of the BA-CA Tennis Trophy tournament.

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Sunday, 14.10.2007.

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Novak Djokovic earned his fifth title in 2007 beating Stanislas Wawrinka in the final of the BA-CA Tennis Trophy tournament. The top-seeded Djokovic needed just an hour and 15 minutes to post a straight-set 6-4, 6-0 triumph on Sunday in Vienna. He improved to 5-2 in finals this year, having previously won in Adelaide, Miami, Estoril and Montreal. Djokovic captures Vienna title This was Djokovic's first tournament since finishing as the runner-up to Roger Federer at the U.S. Open. In addition to the loss at Flushing Meadows, Djokovic also dropped a title match to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells in March. Wawrinka, who won a mere four points in the second set, was trying for his first title of the year and the second of his career. His first tournament win came last year in Umag, when he beat Djokovic, who was forced to retire from that match with respiratory problems. Djokovic, who also lost to Switzerland’s Wawrinka in the second round of this tournament last year, would not be denied this time. After a tight first set that featured just one break of serve, the 20-year-old Serb broke three times in the dominant second set. "I prepared really well for this tournament physically and mentally, and this is another reason to celebrate. Another title, and confirmation of my shape this year," said Djokovic. "I was a little bit sceptical before the start of the match and was aware of the fact that Wawrinka is playing probably some of his best tennis here at this tournament because he likes the surface and it fits to his game,” he added. "I knew I had to be in control of the match and be aggressive and just go for the shots, which I did.” "I was changing the pace a lot of the time which he didn't like, and I just confused him all the time. I didn't give him any room to get in control. "When I saved that break point at 5-4 in the first set things changed after that, and I played, the second set, one of the best sets in my life." The victory was worth USD188,000 for Djokovic, who recorded his ATP-best 65th match win of the year and captured his seventh career ATP singles title in 10 finals appearances. It also marked his second title on an indoor hard surface, following his triumph in Metz nearly a year ago. Novak Djokovic holds his Vienna trophy (FoNet)

Đoković captures Vienna title

This was Đoković's first tournament since finishing as the runner-up to Roger Federer at the U.S. Open. In addition to the loss at Flushing Meadows, Đoković also dropped a title match to Rafael Nadal at Indian Wells in March.

Wawrinka, who won a mere four points in the second set, was trying for his first title of the year and the second of his career. His first tournament win came last year in Umag, when he beat Đoković, who was forced to retire from that match with respiratory problems.

Đoković, who also lost to Switzerland’s Wawrinka in the second round of this tournament last year, would not be denied this time. After a tight first set that featured just one break of serve, the 20-year-old Serb broke three times in the dominant second set.

"I prepared really well for this tournament physically and mentally, and this is another reason to celebrate. Another title, and confirmation of my shape this year," said Đoković.

"I was a little bit sceptical before the start of the match and was aware of the fact that Wawrinka is playing probably some of his best tennis here at this tournament because he likes the surface and it fits to his game,” he added.

"I knew I had to be in control of the match and be aggressive and just go for the shots, which I did.”

"I was changing the pace a lot of the time which he didn't like, and I just confused him all the time. I didn't give him any room to get in control.

"When I saved that break point at 5-4 in the first set things changed after that, and I played, the second set, one of the best sets in my life."

The victory was worth USD188,000 for Đoković, who recorded his ATP-best 65th match win of the year and captured his seventh career ATP singles title in 10 finals appearances. It also marked his second title on an indoor hard surface, following his triumph in Metz nearly a year ago.

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