Novak Djokovic vs. David Ferrer (13:00 GMT)

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Novak Djokovic takes on David Ferrer in the final of the Mubadala World Tennis Championships, looking to end 2011 with yet another title to his name.

Djokovic was in superb form on Friday, sweeping past Roger Federer and dropping just three games in a one-sided semi-final.

With just a few weeks to go until the Australian Open, Djokovic's performance sent out warning signals to all of his big rivals on the tour and he admitted after the win: "[It was] definitely an incredible performance. Lots of confidence if I continue playing like this."

It'll be an interesting final against Ferrer, who has already given the world No.1 a couple of tough matches in 2011. They met in the Madrid Masters quarter-finals with Djokovic edging through 6-4 4-6 6-3, but Ferrer handed him a 6-3 6-1 defeat at the end of season ATP World Tour Finals.

Ferrer nearly crashed out of the tournament on day one, winning a lengthy battle with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, but he took full advantage of a below par Rafael Nadal in the semis, easing through 6-3 6-2.

It will be close but Djokovic is high on confidence and should win.

Prediction: Djokovic in two.

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