CAMELOT FANTASIES

Confirmed by ATP, General Tee, thanks.  Nishikori withdrew due to left groin strain injury.  Commiserations to him and his fans.
It shows how much he had to extend himself to beat two top 5 players in a row. The sport can be brutal even for the fittest.

Congratulations to Djokovic and his fans.  He has reached the final playing only 3 matches and 6 sets - Chardy, Robredo, and Murray.

We'll find out if it is better to be rested and fresher, or battle hardened. 
I'm going to guess the former in the case of the second of back to back Masters, but we'll see.

If Nadal gets past Berdych (I know most think it's a given, considering Nadal hasn't lost in 16 matches since the 2006 Madrid insult),  it might be another big battle on slow hard court.  Just think if Masters finals were still best of 5.  I think Djokovic will be a tough man to beat in best of 3 in Miami. 

Respectfully,
masterclass

No more ifs, General Masterclass. Berych also withdrew.

SONY OPEN TENNIS 2014
NADAL TO FACE DJOKOVIC IN MIAMI FINAL
Miami, U.S.A.
by ATP Staff
http://www.atpworldtour.com/News/Tennis/2014/03/13/Miami-Friday2-Djokovic-Nishikori.aspx
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28.03.2014
 © Getty ImagesRafael Nadal will look to win the Miami crown at the fourth attempt.
Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic will contest the Sony Open Tennis final for the second time after both received walkovers through the semi-finals on Friday in Miami.

Nadal and Djokovic clashed in the 2011 title match at Crandon Park, with Djokovic prevailing in a third-set tie-break. The pair will meet for the first time this season. Nadal leads their FedEx ATP Head2Head series 22-17, but has lost his past two meetings with Djokovic, losing in the finals in Beijing and at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

Read: Rafa Vs. Novak The Rivalry

Three-time Miami champion Djokovic is bidding to win the Indian Wells-Miami double for the second time in his career, having beaten Roger Federer in the Californian desert two weeks ago. The Belgrade native lifted the trophy in Miami in 2007, ’11-12.

The 27-year-old Nadal is looking to clinch the elusive Miami crown, having finished runner-up three times previously in 2005 (l. to Federer), 2008 (l. to Davydenko) and 2011.

Djokovic had been due to face Roger Federer’s conqueror, Kei Nishikori, in the semi-finals, but the Japanese player was forced to withdraw with a left groin injury.

Writing on his Facebook page, Nishikori said, “Very sorry to say that I have to pull out today. Very disappointed and I am obviously very sorry for any fans that wanted to come out for this match.

“This tournament is very special to me and look forward to coming back in the years to come. I will work with my medical team to be back healthy as soon as possible.”

Tomas Berdych then pulled out from his scheduled semi-final clash with Nadal due to gastroenteritis. The Czech is set for a return to the Top 5 in the Emirates ATP Rankings on Monday, having beaten Alexandr Dolgopolov in the quarter-finals.