Not many people will give Feliciano Lopez a chance in this match. Djokovic is still unbeaten in 2011 and has had an easy passage into this final when semi-final opponent Janko Tipsarevic pulled out before the match had even started. Novak is the most famous sportsman to come out of Serbia and the crowds will flock to see him try and win this title. The Aussie Open winner will love the support he will get and although this is his first clay court tournament of the year he should be too good for Feliciano here, and set himself up well for a tilt at the French Open crown of Rafa Nadal later this month.
Lopez though has had a very good week. He has defeated a whole host of clay court specialists and top players all in straight sets. The likes of Albert Montanes, Fernando Gonzalez and Juan Monaco have all beenn brushed aside by the Spaniard. Lopez's first serve is definately his weapon. It can unreturnable to most players, but Djokovic is no ordinary player and should manage it better than others. Lopez's weakness is his second serve and he will struggle with this against Novak. it will ultimately be his downfall. Djokovic has way too much consistency for Lopez at the moment and should win this match easily and continue his streak
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