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Chennai: <\/strong>Janko Tipsarevic is looking to build on the confidence of his big victory over world No. 1 and compatriot Novak Djokovic in the 2011 year-end World Tour finals tennis tournament <\/a>in London, and the Serbian World No. 9 has set his sights on breaking into the top-5 in the new season.<\/p>\n

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\u201cEven though I don\u2019t like playing against close friends, it was a great way to finish the season,\u201d Tiparevic said ahead of opening the new season for the fourth straight year at the 2012 Aircel Chennai Open starting at the SDAT-Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium on January 2.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was an intense match because we are both good friends and know each other\u2019s games inside out. Regardless of that I played really well,\u201d he said recollecting his round robin win over eventual champion Djokovic.<\/p>\n

Tipsarevic, semifinalist in the previous two editions of the Aircel Chennai Open, <\/a>is the highest ranked player in an exciting field for the 17th edition of India\u2019s only and South Asia\u2019s leading ATP World Tour event.<\/p>\n

Other leading names in the January 2-8 event also include world No. 10 Nicolas Almagro, defending champion Stanislas Wawrinka and former champion Xavier Malisse.<\/p>\n

\u201cI like the tournament, but mainly I like the people. It\u2019s a great event in my opinion,\u201d he said of the Aircel Chennai Open.<\/p>\n

\u201cEven though I somehow don\u2019t expect it, the crowd is amazing \u2013 even if I play against Indians, especially in night sessions. It\u2019s the people that make the difference, really polite, easy going and with a lot of respect towards players,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Speaking about the field, he said: \u201cA lot of good players, and it will be extremely hard to lift the trophy.\u201d<\/p>\n

In 2011, Tipsarevic <\/a>rose from 49 and broke into the top-10 for the first time \u2013 a breakthrough season of sorts, as he won both the ATP titles of his career so far.<\/p>\n

\u201c(It was like) a dream-come-true,\u201d said Tipsarevic who loves English literature and DJ-ing House and Progressive House music. \u201cMy goal at the beginning of the year was to be top-20 and win my first ATP title. I never thought I could reach this far so fast, only in one season. My determination made the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tipsarevic will be partnering Indian star Leander Paes in doubles, and the pair is seeded No. 2. \u201cI have known Lee (Paes) for a long time from the tour. He is one of the best doubles players in the history of the sport, and I am very happy to have a chance to partner up with him,\u201d Tipsarevic said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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