Davydenko/Djokovic Final is set.

The Finals of the Master's Cup is all set.

We got to see a rematch of round robin play, a match that Djokovic squeaked by after getting crushed in the second set 6-0. Both men come in searching for their first Master's Cup final...and nothing tells us than it will be anything but a war. I'm expecting a 3 set nail-biter. I am going to predict Davydenko as the winner because I think..
1-It's tough to beat someone twice in a few days.
2-Davydenko has looked sharper and physically fresher.
3-This might be one of Nikolay's last chances to win this tournament...Novak has plenty.

Let me back track a bit and show you how they got to the finals...

RESULTS: DAVYDENKO DEFEATED MURRAY 7-5, 6-2.

So how would Murray respond after having 24 hrs to recover from an emotionally draining 3 hours epic against Fed. The short answer: not well. Murray looked tired and agitated throughout the whole match. However, that only tells half the story. Davydenko is playing some of the best tennis of his career. He is stalking the baseline and playing smart veteran tennis. Who knows maybe he got sick of being the unknown 5 in the world after all...

DJOKOVIC DEFEATED SIMON 4-6,6-3,7-5

This one was a roller coaster. The first two sets were both players trading blows and momentum. In the third Novak looked tired, even got treated for cramps at one point...yet always seems to move amazing for the rest of the match. I'm not questioning his integrity, I think he's always has and will be quick to pull the trainer trigger. With that said..he moved along in a gutty performance to seal his spot in the finals. Bravo to Simon who seemed to almost want it a little too much at the end of this match...he became more vocal than usual, and a bit tight. It will be very interesting to see how he responds next year, and see if he will be a norm in the top 10.

TV NEWS: Supposedly the tennis is not showing live in MSG +. The listings have it set for 1:30 P.M. E.T. to show the finals. If you're looking for it live, I would leave on MSG + in the morning, chances are they might show it.

Only one more match left in '08. Seems a bit sad...

PREDICTION: I think that Davydenko will control the points against Novak and wear him down over the course of the match. However, if Novak serves very well, I could see it being a long day for Nikolay.
Davydenko wins 6-2,3-6,6-3

See you after the final...