Federer to face Djokovic in Dubai final

Feb 26, 2011
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Federer to face Djokovic in Dubai final

Published Feb 26, 2011

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Roger Federer will face Novak Djokovic in the final of the Dubai Championships after defeating Richard Gasquet 6-2, 7-5 on Friday.

Djokovic advanced when Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic retired because of a leg injury while trailing 6-7 (5), 6-2, 4-2.

Djokovic beat Federer in the Australian Open semifinals last month. The Serb went on to win his second Grand Slam title.

The No. 3-ranked Djokovic is on a 13-match winning streak.