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November 27, 2009 Edition 1
LONDON: Novak Djokovic admits he is struggling to find the energy to take on Rafael Nadal in a match that could end his reign as ATP World Tour Finals champion.
World No3 Djokovic cut an exhausted figure after Sweden's Robin Soderling overpowered him in the second set on Wednesday to claim a 7-6, 6-1 victory.
The Serb now needs to beat Australian Open champion Nadal today to have any chance of making the semifinals.
However, a gruelling 11-month campaign has worn down the 22-year-old to such an extent that he conceded it will be hard to drag his weary limbs into battle one more time.
Asked if he could get ready for the Nadal match, Djokovic said: "I don't know. I will see. I'm very tired. It's just fatigue of the whole year."
In his position as a member of the ATP Player Council, Djokovic has already had to debate whether it would be better for players' wellbeing to shorten the season.
"I don't know (if the season is too long). I prefer not talking about it now," he said. "I don't think I played too much." - Sapa-AFP
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