Nadal dashed any ideas Djokovic had of a comeback with a lunging backhand volley to hold to 5-3 in the second set, pumping his fists and roaring in delight after winning a marathon point.

A looping forehand down the line sealed a comprehensive victory for Nadal, while Djokovic left to lick his wounds after a disappointing Masters Cup debut.

"I'm going to go somewhere far, far away from everybody," smiled Djokovic, who won five titles and reached the U.S. Open final in 2007.

"I'm still just 20 years old and I'm number three in the world but I still need a little something more."

Ferrer's confidence was high after beating Nadal on Tuesday and he rattled off 20 of the last 23 points to take the first set in 26 minutes.

The Spaniard, who thrashed Gasquet 6-1 6-2 in the final of the Japan Open just over a month ago, blew him off the court in even quicker fashion this time, taking 59 minutes.

"I don't think about Federer or Roddick," shrugged Ferrer. "Federer is the best player in history. For me it is a dream to be in the semi-finals."

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