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Novak Djokovic extended his winning streak to 42 this morning with a 4 set victory over Juan Martin Del Potro. Djokovic's 2011 record is 40-0 as he advanced into the next round of the French Open. His 42 match streak is the third best of the Open Era.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal yesterday in straight sets at the Italian Open final. With the victory, Djokovic won his 39th consecutive match. He is 37-0 this year, only 5 shy of tying John McEnroe's 42-0 start in 1984.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic is ranked second in the world. However, the strong willed Serbain has beaten number one ranked Rafael Nadal two times in as many weeks. Yesterday, Djokovic ousted Nadal in a dramatic final at the Sony Ericsson Tournament final, winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (4). He has won 26 matches in a row, and remains unbeaten in 2011.

Novak Djokovic improved his record to 18-0 on the year, defeating top ranked Rafael Nadal yesterday at Indian Wells. The streaking Serbian beat Nadal and Roger Federer in three days, marking the second time he's beaten both in the same tournament.