Although Djokovic’s ball isn’t as heavy as
Nadal’s or as versatile as Federer’s, he hits it earlier than both. This makes Nadal
panic and forces him to hit too many backhands (which Nadal doesn’t like to hit
other than as neutral shots) or to hit himself out of position by running around his
backhand in order to hit his forehand. Additionally, Djokovic is great at getting
ahead in the point very early on, either off his serve or return of serve, both of which
are better shots than Nadal’s. The second Djokovic gets the point in a stronghold,
it’s extremely difficult for Nadal to bring it back to neutral let alone to become
the aggressor – he mostly plays catch-up and relies on phenomenal winners from
defensive positions, which are by definition low percentage shots.
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Serena and Djoko Will Prevail at the French
Although Djokovic’s ball isn’t as heavy as
Nadal’s or as versatile as Federer’s, he hits it earlier than both. This makes Nadal
panic and forces him to hit too many backhands (which Nadal doesn’t like to hit
other than as neutral shots) or to hit himself out of position by running around his
backhand in order to hit his forehand. Additionally, Djokovic is great at getting
ahead in the point very early on, either off his serve or return of serve, both of which
are better shots than Nadal’s. The second Djokovic gets the point in a stronghold,
it’s extremely difficult for Nadal to bring it back to neutral let alone to become
the aggressor – he mostly plays catch-up and relies on phenomenal winners from
defensive positions, which are by definition low percentage shots. Continue to read full article...
