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Vol. 5 Num 874 Sun. November 12, 2006  
   
Sports


Nalbandian confident of defence


David Nalbandian on Saturday said he was confident of defending his Masters Cup title despite a strong field led by the rampant Roger Federer.

Nalbandian will open the tournament against the world number one on Sunday, a rematch of last year's classic final which he won in five sets.

"I believe that if I play good I can do anything and I can win again here," said the Argentine, adding that he felt no extra pressure as the defending champion.

Nalbandian and Federer will also play Roddick and Ivan Ljubicic in the Red Group round-robin, while Rafael Nadal, Nikolay Davydenko, Tommy Robredo and James Blake make up Gold Group.