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Nieminen upsets Djokovic

Nieminen upsets Djokovic

Friday 16 January 2009 Comments

Finnish left-hander Jarkko Nieminen has upset top seed Novak Djokovic to book a date with David Nalbandian in the final of the Medibank International Sydney.

Nieminen – and the blustery conditions – frustrated an error-prone Djokovic, who was below his best in the quarter final match. The Finn, who benefited from a walkover on Wednesday night when Jo-Wilfried Tsonga withdrew from their quarter final, defeated the Serb 6-4  7-6(3).

It was the first time Nieminen had scored a victory over Djokovic, who before today’s match had won both their previous encounters in 2006 and 2007.

On Saturday night when he takes on Nalbandian, Nieminen will be aiming to become the first Finnish player to win the title in Sydney.

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  • it was very fun...dont hurt the losers
  • Jovana
    NAWW DJOKOVOIC WAS EXHAUSTED, djokovic should've won but .
    melbourne cup :)
    GOOOD LUCK NOLEE !! WOOO LOVE U
  • sue. browne
    Go Jarko! good luck against David tonight.17/1/09
  • Mikko
    Hienoa Jarkko!
    Congrats on a great win - now turn your sights on to Nalbandian.
    Focused, relaxed and ready to fight hard you'll topple Nalbandian. Remember:"pressure is the privilege of champions!"
  • jan tiilikainen
    That's the way Jarkko. Thank you for bringing Finland closer to the world map!!!!!!
  • player
    Great!
    People from Iisalmi-Luuniemi-town ("Finnish Tennis Paradise") congratulate You and wishes good luck for final!
  • Kirsty
    Good on him!
    What a great effort from Nieminen, i'm glad that he won!
  • Lev
    i can not belive Djokovic lost. i wanted him to win so bad!
  • Esa Kurki
    Finally Jarkko! We've been waiting this for ages but we knew that some day this is true! And best wishes to Troy De Haas, one of the best orienteerer in Australia.
  • Jim
    Jarkko is a flying finn - newer giving up.

    Great performance!
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