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Berdych stuns Djokovic in Rome

Czech slugger Tomas Berdych came from way behind to upset two-time champion Novak Djokovic and reach the semifinals at the $3.475 million Italian Masters tennis event.The sixth-seeded former Wimbledon runner-up Berdych eventually outmuscled the world No. 1 Djokovic for a stunning 2-6, 7-5, 6-4 decision in 2 hours, 22 minutes on the red clay at Foro Italico. Berdych overcame a 6-2, 5-2 deficit to advance and beat Djokovic for the first time in three years to snap an 11- match losing streak against the high-flying Serb.Berdych was dominated by Djokovic for the first half of their 15th meeting and did not create his first break-point chance until the Serb was serving for the match at 5-3 in the second set. Having trailed 2-5, Berdych reeled off five straight games to level the match. He then broke Djokovic in the third game of the third set to put himself on the path to victory. He surrendered a 40-love lead when serving for the match, but converted his fourth match point to claim his 29t...

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