article_snippet.sent: (CNN)Novak Djokovic extended CNN)Novak Djokovic current winning streak to 17 matches after beating Thomas Berdych 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 in the rain-interrupted final of the Monte Carlo Masters.
article_snippet.sent: Djokovic edged a tight first set before losing the second after the Czech sixth seed took advantage of the short rain delay and came back strongly.
article_snippet.sent: But Djokovic broke twice early in the third set to surge to a 4-0 lead.
article_snippet.sent: And although Djokovic gamely fought back Djokovic served out for the title.
article_snippet.sent: It was a tough match, a particular match," said Djokovic after winning Djokovic 52nd career title, and Djokovic second Monte Carlo Masters championship.
article_snippet.sent: Despite running Djokovic close it was Berdych's third loss in a final this year.
article_snippet.sent: 2015 has been a sensational year for Djokovic so far.
article_snippet.sent: After winning the Australian Open back in January, Djokovic has followed up with Masters' victories at Indian Wells and Miami.
article_snippet.sent: Djokovic then beat Rafa Nadal, arguably one of the greatest players on clay of all time, in the semi finals in Monte Carlo.
article_snippet.sent: Sunday's victory over Berdych means Djokovic becomes the first man to win the opening three Masters tournaments of the season.
highlights_snippet.sent: Djokovic wins Monte Carlo Masters .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Defeats Berdych 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Djokovic had earlier beaten clay expert Nadal in semis .