Djokovic: I'm still in the game

Novak djokovic's season has fallen short of the expectations he had at the end of last year although he remains confident he is still on course to reach the very top of the game.

The 22-year-old returned to China this week as world number four with just the titles from Dubai and Belgrade to show for seven appearances in finals this year.

"If I expected to do something bigger than I did this year then yes, probably, but I am not disappointed with the whole season so far," he told reporters after first round win over Romanian Victor Hanescu at the China Open on Monday.

"Even though I played quite well throughout this year I dropped a place in the rankings. That proves how well the other players are doing," Djokovic said.
Djokovic, who lost to Federer the U.S. Open semi-finals last month, hopes he has another weapon to help him reach the top after starting to work with twice grand slam finalist Todd Martin.