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LIVE: 2013 Mubadala World Tennis Championship - as it happened

Chris McHardy

  • Novak Djokovic wins his third successive Mubadala World Tennis Championship title.

  • The world No2 beats David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2, in Sunday's showpiece final in Abu Dhabi.

  • World No1 Rafael Nadal beats Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 to seal third spot.

  • Andy Murray clinched fifth spot with a 6-3, 6-4, win over Stanislas Wawrinka on Day 2.

  • The world's top two, Nadal and Djokovic, tell Yahoo Maktoob which changes they'd like to see made in tennis

  • Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer refuse to rule out Roger Federer from Grand Slam reckoning in 2014.



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DAY 3 SUMMARY

Novak Djokovic wins his third successive Mubadala World Tennis Championship title after beating David Ferrer in Sunday's final 7-5, 6-2.

Rafael Nadal, meanwhile, ensures he leaves the UAE capital with one win under his belt as he sees off Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (7-5), 6-3 in the third/fourth place match.

WHAT WOULD NADAL & DJOKOVIC CHANGE IN TENNIS?

Following Cristiano Ronaldo's comments in Dubai about which one rule he'd like to introduce in football, Yahoo Maktoob asked what the world's top two tennis players would change. Here's what they had to say:

WHAT NOW FOR ROGER FEDERER?

Yahoo Maktoob quizzed tennis fans, Rafael Nadal and David Ferrer about whether Roger Federer can rediscover his best form in 2014? Find out what they had to say:

Rafael Nadal also spoke of the criteria he believes makes up the greatest player of all time. Roger Federer fans might want to listen intently. Fascinating view, but do you agree?

DAY 2 SUMMARY

Djokovic remained on course for a hat-trick of Abu Dhabi titles after easing past Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6, 6-3 in Saturday's semi-final.

Afterwards, he confirmed his plans ahead of the Australian Open next month which may come as a surprise to many:

World No1 Rafael Nadal suffered a shock defeat to compatriot David Ferrer, 6-4, 6-4, and then revealed why the Davis Cup may well take a backseat in 2014.

DAY 1 SUMMARY

In the opening match of the day, world No3 David Ferrer had too much class for Stanislas Wawrinka to claim a deserved 7-5, 6-1 and book a semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal.

Meanwhile, fans favourite Andy Murray crashed to a first round defeat for the second year running as he crashed to a 7-5, 6-3 reverse to Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

RELATED: Murray sees the positives despite Abu Dhabi disappointment

NADAL-DJOKOVIC RIVALRY

The top two in the world, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, will renew hostilities in 2014, not just for Grand Slam titles but also for the No1 ranking.

Ahead of this weekend's action in Abu Dhabi, Nadal spoke of their rivalry:

Former Wimbledon champions, Pat Cash, has been giving his thoughts on the two men and believes Djokovic is the man to beat in the new year.

Both men took part in a PR stunt with a difference during the off-season - enjoying a practice hit while taking in the sights of Argentina. Check it out:

BECKER JOINS TEAM DJOKO

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world earlier this month when he announced that six-time Grand slam champion Boris Becker would be joining his team as coach.

RELATED: Old rivalries resume as Djokovic hires Becker

In an interview at the Doha GOALS Forum earlier this month, Becker spoke of the current lack of young talent in the men's game and offered his reasons as to why: