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Djokovic scrapes out win over Berdych
Nov 21, 2011, 23:45 GMT
London - Novak Djokovic put his injured shoulder to a major test on Monday, earning a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) comeback win over Czech Tomas Berdych to begin his campaign at the ATP World Tour Finals.
The world number one who was bothered by his right shoulder at his last two events needed nearly two and three-quarter hours to win his first group match at the eight-man season wrapup.
Djokovic is bidding to end 2011 with an 11th title after dominating from January to mid-September before physical problems set in.
The win was the eighth on hardcourt by Djokovic over Berdych, leaving the Serb with a 8-1 record in the series.
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